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
The Press Says
| PSX Extreme |
Mar 12, 2001 |
9 out of 10 |
90 |
| IGN |
Mar 14, 2001 |
8.9 out of 10 |
89 |
| Game Informer Magazine |
Mar, 2001 |
8.75 out of 10 |
88 |
| Gaming Target |
Feb 21, 2002 |
8.7 out of 10 |
87 |
| GameSpot |
Mar 08, 2001 |
8.4 out of 10 |
84 |
| Game Revolution |
Mar 22, 2001 |
B+ |
83 |
| Insomnia |
Jun 26, 2005 |
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80 |
| Eurogamer |
Jul 17, 2001 |
8 out of 10 |
80 |
| Gamekult |
Jul 03, 2001 |
8 out of 10 |
80 |
| Jeuxvideo.com |
Jul 09, 2001 |
15 out of 20 |
75 |
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Trivia
In January of 2001, Capcom released Onimusha. And, in the same month, it became the PS2's first 1 million seller.
Source:
Capcom Co., Ltd.'s Corporate Page