Onimusha: Warlords was first released on PlayStation2 in 2001. Its exhilarating sword-fighting action and intense battles against demons captivated players worldwide. That same masterpiece is making a comeback on current-gen consoles.
Japanese actor Takeshi Kaneshiro, who played the voice of main character Samanosuke in the original game, also joined the project as a guest creator. The Japanese voices have been re-recorded for this remake, and the brand new soundtrack promises to be even more spectacular than the original.
Summer, Eiroku 3 (1560)
Aiming to unify the country, Yoshimoto Imagawa's army departed Suruga for the capital. But during their encampment at Dengaku Gorge in Owari Prefecture, Imagawa's destiny changed forever. With only 2,000 soldiers, Nobunaga Oda raided the Imagawa camp. This encounter is known worldwide as the Battle of Okehazama.
A young man named Samanosuke Mitsuhide Akechi watched this scene unfold from atop a nearby hill. Samanosuke, who refused the beckoning of renowned warlords and traveled as he liked, was the nephew of Mitsuhide Akechi, who would one day be the leader of the rebellion at Honnoji.
One year later, soldiers and servants began mysteriously disappearing at Inabayama Castle, the residence of Yoshitatsu Saito. Yoshitatsu's younger sister, Princess Yuki, sent Samanosuke a letter detailing these troubling incidents. It was then that he rushed to Inabayama Castle.
However, Samanosuke was not prepared for his enemy. After a rough encounter with the demons, the ogres granted Samanosuke a powerful and mysterious gauntlet that enabled him to grow stronger with every demon he killed...
Just as an enemy is about to strike, you can unleash a well-timed slash attack that kills with a single blow. This is one of many great examples of Onimusha's intense sword fighting action!
Use magic to unleash intense attacks. Take advantage of three different types of weapons and their deadly attacks to overthrow the tides of battle!
Absorb and use the souls of defeated enemies with Samanosuke's special gauntlet. Strengthen weapons and //c1.neweggimages.com/BizIntell/item/79/233/79-233-136s, restore your health, and survive fierce battles!
Characters, background visuals, and cutscenes have been given a high-definition upgrade. Immerse yourself in the world of Onimusha and enjoy enhanced gameplay with improved graphics.
Play using the original game's display ratio (4:3) or in widescreen (16:9). Switch between 4:3 and 16:9 at any time in-game.
*Some menus and screens are fixed at either 16:9 or 4:3.
A screen scroll feature has also been added for widescreen display. The background scrolls up and down according to player movements, showing areas that wouldn't be fully displayed otherwise.
In addition to the original controls, this remake allows players to move using analog sticks. This added feature makes it easier to move instinctively and change directions quickly, making more action-packed gameplay possible.
Easy Mode is unlocked for players from the start of gameplay, which was a much-needed feature in the original game. This addition makes it easier for both newcomers and long-time fans to dive right in to the Onimusha world.
