The buzz around Onimusha: Way of the Sword continues to grow. One player, after defeating the first two bosses, stated that the game not only features excellent combat feel but also impressive action animations and attention to detail. The overall experience reminded them of Sekiro, albeit with a lower barrier to entry.
Compared to their recent experience with Marvel's Wolverine, this player used the exaggerated analogy of "swapping a McDonald's Happy Meal for a medium-rare steak" to describe the stark contrast between the two games. In their view, Onimusha: Way of the Sword exhibits the high-end polish typical of PlayStation first-party titles, and Capcom's recent streak of delivering high-quality games has them exclaiming that the company is becoming "increasingly unstoppable."
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I've been playing Onimusha: Way of the Sword recently and have already taken down the first two bosses. I'm really enjoying it. My impression is that while the learning curve might not be particularly steep, there's plenty of room for mastery. The action presentation and attention to detail in the game are truly stunning.
It feels a bit like Sekiro, but overall it's more accessible. At the same time, it reminded me of the experience offered by PlayStation first-party games—the polish is top-tier, with many aspects bordering on flawless.
Switching from Marvel's Wolverine to Onimusha: Way of the Sword was such a stark contrast—it felt like going from a McDonald's Happy Meal straight to a beautiful medium-rare steak, complete with pan-fried potatoes and asparagus. Playing Onimusha just feels incredibly satisfying.
I can't wait to keep playing. So far, I'm really loving this game. Capcom has been absolutely unstoppable with their releases in recent years, churning out titles like this one after another—it's honestly a bit insane, bro.