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9.0Onimusha: Way of the Sword is an action-adventure game developed and published by Capcom for the Nintendo Switch 2. Earlier this year, I was so impressed by the
Onimusha: Way of the Sword
Capcom · Sep 4, 2026
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Fight through bloodstained battlefields of intense swordplay action. Explore the historic Japanese capital of Edo-era Kyoto, twisted by malevolent clouds of Malice.
With every stage cloaked in mystery, danger and intrigue. Battle against monstrosities from the underworld known as Genma in a tale of dark fantasy.
Follow the tale of a samurai who wields the Oni Gauntlet, a mystical artifact that grants its bearer the power to slay Genma.
Through gritty, blood-soaked brawls, he searches for his reason to fight. What fate awaits at the end of his path?
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- Sirus Gaming9.0Onimusha: Way of the Sword is a fun and challenging action-adventure game. It is definitely not for someone who just wants to feel like a god and hack and slash at everything.
- Switchaboo10"free up your schedule and sharpen your swords, because there is Genma to slay!"
- Impulse Gamer10Musashi makes a glorious debut in a defining hack 'n slash, action game. Onimusha: Way of the Sword has excellent gameplay, perfect mechanics, beautiful animations & production value, and a great story to boot.
- Way Too Many Games9.59.5 Onimusha: Way of the Sword is available now on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2. Reviewed on PS5. A copy of Onimusha: Way of the Sword was provided by the publisher .
- TheSixthAxis8.0Onimusha: Way of the Sword is effectively a 30fps game on Switch 2, which naturally lowers the appeal of this action game compared to other platforms, but if you can adapt then it's still a great game.
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