The buzz around Onimusha: Way of the Sword continues to grow. One player, after defeating the first two bosses, praised the game's excellent combat feel, impressive action animations, and attention to detail. They compared the overall experience to Sekiro, but noted that it's more accessible.
Compared to their recent experience with Marvel's Wolverine, this player used the exaggerated metaphor of "swapping a McDonald's Happy Meal for a medium-rare steak" to describe the massive difference in experience between the two games. In their view, Onimusha: Way of the Sword exhibits the high-quality polish typical of PlayStation first-party titles, and Capcom's recent streak of delivering high-quality games has them declaring the company "increasingly unstoppable."
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I've been playing Onimusha: Way of the Sword recently and have already beaten the first two bosses. I really love this game. It feels like the barrier to entry isn't particularly high, but there's still plenty of room for mastery. The action presentation and attention to detail in the game are stunning.
It reminds me a bit of Sekiro, but overall it's simpler. At the same time, it evokes the kind of experience you get from PlayStation first-party games—it has a very premium feel, with many aspects bordering on flawless.
The contrast between Marvel's Wolverine and Onimusha: Way of the Sword is incredibly stark. It's like swapping a McDonald's Happy Meal for a beautifully cooked medium-rare steak, served with pan-fried potatoes and asparagus. Onimusha just feels incredibly satisfying to play.
I can't wait to keep playing. So far, I absolutely love this game. Capcom has been unstoppable with their releases in recent years, churning out titles like this one after another. It's honestly a bit insane, man.
