Capcom's new title, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, has sparked heated discussion among players on Twitter due to the bizarre mimicry design of the aquatic phantom Hirehime. Game blogger donaldo_gentle shared a video—let's take a look!
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Many players have complained that this "beauty trap" is difficult for most people to guard against, joking that "lust is a knife at the top of one's head." Others praised the design, noting that it draws from Japanese ghost stories and perfectly captures the cunning and sinister nature of phantoms. Some even found the concept too horrifying.
Hirehime is an aquatic phantom that inhabits rivers, lakes, and swamps. Its core hunting method is highly deceptive: the monster's true form is a fish-like creature, which uses its back—resembling that of a human woman—to trick humans. It waits for its target to let their guard down before launching a sudden pounce and long-range water-based attacks. It is extremely powerful in aquatic environments, with fierce attacks. However, once it leaves the water and steps onto dry land, its overall strength significantly diminishes, allowing players to exploit this weakness to find openings for damage.
