IGN released a 19-minute opening demo of "Onimusha: Way of the Sword," praising its excellent cinematic storytelling and engaging plot.
The opening demo shows Miyamoto Musashi being brutally killed by Genma swarms before arriving in another world, where he encounters a figure in white. The figure attempts to gift Musashi the "Oni Gauntlet," but Musashi directly refuses. Nevertheless, the figure forcibly places it on him.
About This Game
This is a supreme sword-fighting action game where blood washes away blood.
The stage for this installment is "Kyoto" in the early Edo period,
It has transformed into a mysterious form due to the miasma,
Stages filled with eerie atmosphere abound.
Bizarre enemies from another world known as "Genma," and the people inhabiting this land,
Together weaving a dark fantasy tale.
A samurai wearing the "Oni Gauntlet" on his arm races through various parts of Kyoto,
Slaying the rampant Genma. The samurai bathes in blood during fierce sword duels,
Seeking the meaning of battle. Where will the path he treads ultimately lead?
The protagonist of this work—Miyamoto Musashi.
A hot-blooded warrior who appears in Kyoto to reach the pinnacle of kenjutsu.
However, the path of training takes an unexpectedly twisted turn. When shaping the image of "Miyamoto Musashi," Capcom
When creating this character, Capcom decided to adopt
The world-renowned samurai superstar actor—Toshiro Mifune—as the character's image.
The protagonist depicted in this work is a young and impetuous samurai, covered in blood and mud,
Unconventional in combat.
Action
The Oni Gauntlet obtained by Miyamoto Musashi possesses extraordinary power.
In addition to defeating Genma, the gauntlet can absorb the souls released by enemies,
Different effects can be obtained depending on the type of soul.
And who exactly is the entity speaking from within the gauntlet?
Genma
Demons and monsters that should have remained in the depths of hell now manifest in Kyoto, shrouded in miasma.
They rampage everywhere, treating human life as worthless, plunging Kyoto into an abyss of panic.
Formidable Enemies
Their martial arts skills are far more refined than those of the Genma causing trouble in the streets,
Will launch successive attacks against Musashi.
Kill or be killed...
Deadly battles where blood washes away blood will continue to unfold on the stage of Kyoto.
Stage
The stage for this work is Kyoto, home to numerous shrines and temples, starting with Kiyomizu-dera.
Becoming eerie and mysterious due to the invasion of miasma.
