Onimusha: Way of the Sword
Onimusha: Way of the Sword is an all-new entry in the Onimusha series, built around intense swordplay, dark fantasy, and battles against monstrous Genma. Set in Edo-period Kyoto, the game follows Miyamoto Musashi as he fights through a capital twisted by Malice and searches for his reason to keep fighting.
- New Onimusha action game focused on sword-based combat.
- Set in a dark fantasy version of Edo-period Kyoto.
- Face Genma: underworld creatures brought into the world of the living by Malice.
- Play as Miyamoto Musashi, a samurai wielding the mystical Oni Gauntlet.
Miyamoto Musashi and the Oni Gauntlet
The protagonist is a fierce young samurai who arrives in Kyoto to prove his mastery of the sword. His path changes when he becomes tied to the Oni Gauntlet, an artifact that grants power beyond human limits and gives him the strength to cut down the Genma.
- Musashi is portrayed as a relentless swordsman moving from one brutal fight to the next.
- The Oni Gauntlet lets him absorb Genma souls and convert them into power.
- The face model for this version of Musashi is based on Japanese samurai movie legend Toshiro Mifune.
Bloody swordplay and formidable enemies
Combat focuses on gritty, close-range action where Musashi must survive against both monstrous enemies and skilled opponents. Some foes match his martial ability, turning encounters into deadly duels in the streets and landmarks of Kyoto.
- Fight through bloodstained battlefields and dangerous stages.
- Use the Oni Gauntlet’s power to destroy Genma and grow stronger.
- Face powerful rivals in brutal duels to the death.
- Explore stages filled with mystery, danger, and dark intrigue.
Kyoto twisted by Malice
The game takes place in Kyoto, a historic capital filled with shrines and temples, including places such as Kiyomizu-dera Temple. Under the influence of Malice, the city becomes eerie, hostile, and overrun by Genma atrocities.
- Explore a dark version of Edo-period Kyoto.
- Visit areas inspired by historic shrines, temples, and city locations.
- Experience a setting shaped by dread, panic, and supernatural corruption.