Samanosuke is aided by a clan of Ogres that have chosen him to put an end to this demonic invasion, by granting him the Oni Gauntlet, that plays a key part in the gameplay, by allowing Samanosuke to use magical powers that compliment his main weapons. Brisk storytelling keeps its relevant.The plot of Onimusha Warlords revolves around a masterless warrior known as Samanosuke Akechi, who is exceptionally skilled in the way of the sword, and his quest to save Princess Yuki from demonic forces that have sinister plans for her, and on this quest to retrieve her, Samanosuke faces plenty of enemies including various demonic creatures known as Oni. Managing to fit playable, rapid action in such confines is commendable.Īge makes Onimusha distinct. When outdoors, camerawork takes in expansive views from roof-less skies. At times it’s disruptive to gameplay, but keen to find sensible placement akin to iconic samurai cinema the “camera” exists within the tight spaces afforded to these areas. Also, within the static backdrops is cautious composition. Pre-rendered backgrounds evoke a stylistic choice though, a break from the all too-perfect aesthetics of modern polygonal construction. Its characters appear like sharp, animated toys on the backdrop of a playmat. Remastered here, Onimusha gains the look of an impure tapestry on which the action takes place. It’s progressive when pointing from a Japanese social structure still fond of conforming. Onimusha establishes Samanosuke as a successful outsider, brave in his stance and willingness to break from a stringent society. He preaches acceptance to a small child in a brief reprieve from the energetic sword fights against rotting undead. Prior to Onimusha’s story, Samanosuke traveled the world. Japan existed an alienating country for centuries. This is the story of Samanosuke, a Ronin with his own belief systems.

But, it’s stocked with eastern depictions of demons and ghouls while set in a feudal era that re-imagines Japan’s past. It’s a samurai tale, a hero rescuing a princess. After two series in Capcom’s adventure style, Resident Evil and Dino Crisis (picked from America’s horror film litter), Onimusha took the formula to a more personal history.

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