Description

Set in 16th Century Japan, during the period of the civil war dominated by Nobunaga Oda. You play Samanosuke Akechi, who dies during an attempt to stop the kidnapping of young princess Yuki, the sister to Yoshitatsu Saito. However, Akechi is given another chance at life, and is handed the power of the gauntlet (capable of powerful abilities).

With this new power, you must fight your way through the many levels of un-dead beings (much like another Capcom series, Resident Evil). As you defeat the enemy, it's soul is absorbed by the gauntlet, increasing its power, and your chances of victory.

Alternate Titles

  • "鬼武者" -- Chinese title (simplified)
  • "Onimusha: Путь Самурая" -- Russian title
  • "Guiwuzhe" -- Chinese title

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User Reviews

PS2 gained a point to envy by hosting this game. PlayStation 2 MAT Bronze Star Contributing Member (35339)
Resident Evil in Japan, and there is nothing wrong with that! PlayStation 2 Kartanym Bronze Star Contributing Member (9909)

The Press Says

PSX Extreme PlayStation 2 Mar 12, 2001 9 out of 10 90
4Players.de PlayStation 2 Jul 06, 2001 89 out of 100 89
Gaming Target PlayStation 2 Feb 21, 2002 8.7 out of 10 87
Power Unlimited PlayStation 2 Jul, 2001 84 out of 100 84
Game Revolution PlayStation 2 Mar 22, 2001 B+ 83
Game Over Online PlayStation 2 Apr 04, 2001 83 out of 100 83
Gamekult PlayStation 2 Jul 03, 2001 8 out of 10 80
Retrogaming History PlayStation 2 May 01, 2009 8 out of 10 80
Super Play PlayStation 2 Jun, 2001 7 out of 10 70
All Game Guide PlayStation 2 2001 3.5 Stars3.5 Stars3.5 Stars3.5 Stars3.5 Stars 70

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Trivia

Onimusha places itself within historical context by including some real historical figures. Oda Nobunaga and Toyotomi Hideyoshi show up as villains, while Imagawa Yoshitomo makes a very brief, and final appearance in the introduction movie. Even the hero is the nephew of Akechi Mitsuhide, the infamous retainer of Nobunaga who eventually betrayed him.

While tales attribute Nobunaga's ruthlessness to some evil or demonic nature, the events of the game are, of course, completely fictional (aside from Nobunaga's attack on Yoshitomo's troops).


This entry was contributed by Karthik KANE (468) and Kartanym Bronze Star Contributing Member (9909)
 

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