Onimusha Video Game Series
Onimusha
A series of action adventure games set in the umagicized realities of feudal Japan. The brand is considered one of the six most important in Capcom's publishing portfolio.
Considered the father of the series Onimusha is considered to be Yoshiki Okamoto. The first installment of the series - Onimusha: Warlords was originally developed with the PlayStation console in mind. However, Capcom executives decided to move the project to the more powerful PlayStation 2 and start development from scratch. Eventually the game landed on store shelves in 2001, and a year later it lived to see a conversion to other hardware platforms and a full-fledged sequel - Onimusha. Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny. For the third part of the series - Onimusha 3: Demon Siege gamers had to wait until 2004. In addition to the mainstream brand, the developers were also tempted by several spin-offs like Onimusha Tactics (2003), Onimusha Blade Warriors (2003) or Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams (2005), as well as the browser-based production Onimusha Soul (2012).
The plot of the Onimusha series of games is set in the realities of feudal Japan from the Sengoku era, which are enriched with supernatural elements. The protagonists are often historical figures like Jubei Yagyu or Soki, who have to face Oda Nobunaga, his vassal Toyotomi Hideyoshi and the demonic creatures Genma.
The gameplay combines elements of a third-person action game in the style of hack'n'slash and adventure. The main character is a sword master, gifted with the power to absorb souls from defeated enemies, which allows him to regenerate health and increase the power of weapons, armor and special abilities.
Capcom's financial reports show that by the end of June 2013, total sales of games in the series of Onimusha reached 7.9 million copies, with the series achieving its greatest popularity on the PlayStation 2 console.
Onimusha Series Evolution
2026
Onimusha: Way of the Sword
2025
Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny
2019
Onimusha: Warlords
2006
Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams
2004
Onimusha 3: Demon Siege
2004
Onimusha Blade Warriors
Onimusha: Way of the Sword
Action
2026
The fifth part of the slasher series from Capcom. In Onimusha: Way of the Sword we play as one of the titular warriors, exploring a fantasy version of Kyoto from the Edo period. Our main job is eliminating hordes of monsters, using a katana or a unique Oni Gauntlet.
Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny
Action
May 23, 2025
A refreshed version of the popular slasher with survival horror elements, originally released by Capcom in 2002. Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny Remaster takes us to a fantasy version of medieval Japan. The main protagonist is a warrior named Jubei Yaguy, who is chasing after Nobunaga Oda - leader of the army of demons.
Onimusha: Warlords
Action
January 15, 2019
A remastered edition of the first installment of the Onimusha series from 2001. The production, which combines the features of a hack and slash and survival horror, takes us to 16th-century Japan and aims to save the kidnapped princess from the hands of the cunning warlord Oda Nobunaga and his army of demonic servants.
Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams
Action
March 14, 2006
The player takes on the role of Soka, a young warrior endowed with magical power. Fortunately, it is not left to its own devices. During his journey he meets four allies. You can choose one of them to accompany the hero in this battle of good against evil. Interestingly, the player can also control the other character or give orders as Soki.
Onimusha 3: Demon Siege
Action
April 27, 2004
The third installment of the cult series about the great warriors of Onimusha. In order to stop evil, the main characters, Samanosuke Akechi and Jacques Branc, have to visit foreign worlds and look for a recipe for victory there, while discovering what they really have in common.
Onimusha Blade Warriors
Fighting
March 24, 2004
After two very successful games from the Onimusha series, Capcom surprised its fans with something completely new. In anticipation of the third part, Onimusha Blade Warriors product came into the hands of supporters. The game is very similar in character to the Nintendo series - Super Smash Bros. It takes the characters from Onimusha's world to a kind of battle arena.
Onimusha Tactics
RPG
November 11, 2003
A combination of tactical turn-based strategy and classic role-playing. We take part in a series of duels, played on specially prepared for this purpose boards.
Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny (2002)
Action
August 26, 2002
Onimusha 2 is a combination of a dynamic and effective fight against a bit of puzzles that are supposed to lengthen the gameplay. Nobunaga's brutal leader rises from the dead, and his demonic hordes level a peaceful settlement with the ground. This time the player is to play the role of Jubei Yagyu, the survivor of the massacre - the master of the sword.
Onimusha: Warlords (2001)
Action
July 6, 2001
In Onimusha: Warlords combines elements of slasher and survival horror genre, and during the game we play as a samurai, who, trying to save his kidnapped cousin, confronts hordes of demons.
Onimusha Series News
A fan has remastered the first Onimusha into 4K
The remaster of the first installment of the Onimusha series leaves much to be desired. The main problem is the ugly blurred pre-rendered backgrounds. Now this is no longer a problem thanks to a mod made by a dedicated fan.
Files and Mods
Adrian Werner
March 23, 2025
Onimusha: Way of the Sword's New Trailer Shifts the Tone of the Game
During today's State of Play, a new trailer for Onimush: Way of the Sword showcased more gameplay and an interesting tone shift to a more lighthearted story.
video games
Matt Buckley
February 12, 2025
News about Onimusha: Way of the Sword aren't the only highlights from Capcom Spotlight show
On The Capcom Spotlight, we received a message from the developers of Onimusha: Way of the Sword, and also the info about a remaster of the previous installment, and some other announcements from the Japanese developer.
video games
Jacob Blazewicz
February 5, 2025
News about Onimusha: Way of the Sword aren't the only highlights from Capcom Spotlight show
On The Capcom Spotlight, we received a message from the developers of Onimusha: Way of the Sword, and also the info about a remaster of the previous installment, and some other announcements from the Japanese developer.
video games
Jacob Blazewicz
February 5, 2025
Onimusha: Way of the Sword in first trailer. Capcom resurrected well-known series
Capcom has pulled the Onimusha series from the grave and unveiled its new installment. The game, subtitled Way of the Sword, will not be released until 2026.
video games
Martin Bukowski
December 12, 2024
Samurai, Zombies, Jean Reno and Time Machine. Onimusha 3 Delivers Unforgettable Blend of Genres
Once upon a time, when there were no combat passes, photorealistic graphics, or open worlds, and the industry was just taking off, one of, in my opinion, the coolest samurai series ever was leading the way - Capcom's Onimusha.
video games
Danuta Repelowicz
October 21, 2024