Action

Onimusha: Warlords

Single Player

Critic · Metacritic

4.1

Users · RAWG

2001

Released

Platforms

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📅 Release Info

Release DateJanuary 25, 2001

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

Action

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About this game

Onimusha: Warlords is an epic saga of 16th century Japan inspired by the battle scenes of famed Japanese director Akira Kurosawa. It takes place in a world of darkness and magic when power hungry warlords battle for control of Feudal Japan. One brave Samurai, Samanosuke Akechi, boldly volunteers to rescue the kidnapped princess Yuki, but does not fully realize the desperation of this mission. An entire legion of demon warriors stands between him and his mission to avenge the princess.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Responsive sword combat rewards exploiting enemy weaknesses.
Sengoku-era settings, supernatural enemies, and period music shape the atmosphere.
Compact adventure combines action, exploration, puzzles, and horror.
Elemental weapons add variety to enemy matchups.
Pre-rendered environments, character models, and cinematic presentation shape its visuals.

Cons

Fixed camera can obscure enemies and restrict visibility.
Short main adventure with limited overall playtime.
Tank-style movement uses older control conventions.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

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Gameplay & themes

Action

Onimusha: Warlords

Single Player

Critic · Metacritic

4.1

Users · RAWG

2001

Released

Platforms

🔗🛒▶

📅 Release Info

Release DateJanuary 25, 2001

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

Action

Playable on

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

Show all 6 versions ▾

PCPlayStation 4PlayStation 2XboxXbox OneNintendo Switch

Screenshots & Videos

About this game

Pros & Cons

Pros

Responsive sword combat rewards exploiting enemy weaknesses.
Sengoku-era settings, supernatural enemies, and period music shape the atmosphere.
Compact adventure combines action, exploration, puzzles, and horror.
Elemental weapons add variety to enemy matchups.
Pre-rendered environments, character models, and cinematic presentation shape its visuals.

Cons

Fixed camera can obscure enemies and restrict visibility.
Short main adventure with limited overall playtime.
Tank-style movement uses older control conventions.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

Where to Buy / Play

Official stores where this game is available. Links open the store page in a new tab.

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