Onimusha: Warlords
Capcom’s riveting samurai adventure returns! This version includes the original game’s intense swordplay and dramatic revenge story, plus a host of enhancements. Improved controls allow players to move and fight with analog-stick precision. The crisp, high-definition visuals support 16:9 widescreen as well as the original 4:3 resolution display. A new soundtrack brings the feudal Japan setting to life with an air of authenticity and intrigue. Experience this enhanced version of the best-selling action-adventure classic! Relive the sword-swinging, demon-fighting glory of legendary hero Samanosuke in this exhilarating adventure through the war-ravaged, monster-ridden lands of fictional feudal Japan. Originally released in 2001 and spectacularly remastered for current-gen consoles, Onimusha: Warlords features stunning HD graphics, newly recorded voice acting, and a brand new soundtrack ready to captivate and excite a new generation of audiences.
Game Discussion
Steam User 32
No Nostalgia Needed...
First, I think it’s worth mentioning that I wasn’t familiar with the Onimusha series until 2025, so this review comes from someone without any nostalgia for it.
What can I say... Despite the game’s age, it feels and plays ahead of its time. I thoroughly enjoyed playing it. The setting, the graphics, the characters, the soundtrack — everything’s great.
That said, I’d like to share a few words about the game’s difficulty. Surprisingly, it feels a bit too easy. For your first playthrough, the highest difficulty available is "normal." While the game can feel challenging at the beginning, the more you enhance your equipment, the easier it becomes.
One thing I didn’t enjoy was the controls. They felt a bit too slow for an action game like this, and occasionally, they caused me to take some unexpected and unwelcome hits (or maybe I’m just a slowpoke, lol ┐(￣ヮ￣)┌ ).
Still, for me, Onimusha: Warlords has become another favorite Capcom game, and I’ll definitely play it again — at least to unlock Ultimate Mode and complete it.
P.S.: My personal recommendation—play the game with Japanese voice-overs.
Steam User 15
It's weird a game that is so short, was worth every penny. Played the ps2 version a few times, but still enjoy it 25 years later.
Steam User 13
Great game, LOL port.
Capcom should have just remastered the entire series in a collection similar to the classic Tomb Raider titles.
Steam User 9
Got this because the new game was announced. Didn't know what to expect. Got hooked and beat it in one sitting. It's really good.
Steam User 8
The Onimusha series were my absolute favorite games on the PS2. Onimusha 2 Samurai's Destiny was the first one I played. I very much enjoy the free range of motion with an analog stick as opposed to the old Resident Evil style of controlling your character. I hope they port the other games in the series and remaster them.
Steam User 15
Pre-rendered backgrounds are great and never should've fallen out of fashion. For a port of a PS2 game, this does a decent job of preserving the quality of them. The game otherwise is decent though only about 4 hours long if you don't want to engage with the bonus game mode or challenge runs.
Steam User 28
old mechanics. only worth nostalgia wise. MAKE ONIMUSHA 3 CAPCOM!!!