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Onimusha Way of the Sword ratings

31 Ratings ranked from best to worst, green to good grades, red to bad, Average rating: 4.1/5
10/10 IGN
92/100 COGconnected
9/10 wccftech
9/10 Shacknews
9/10 Nintendo World Report
9/10 Areajugones
9/10 Pizza Fria
90/100 TierraGamer
9/10 Xbox-Mag
9/10 PlayStation LifeStyle
85/100 NextN
83/100 PCGamer
4/5 EuroGamer.fr
8/10 ActuGaming
8/10 Numerama
8/10 TheSixthAxis
80/100 Gaming Trend
8/10 Press Start
8/10 Nintendo-Town
80/100 Switch-Actu
8/10 GameInformer
8/10 Cultured Vultures
4/5 TheXboxHub
8/10 GeekCulture
8/10 GameSpew
4/5 RPGamer
78/100 Fortress Of Solitude
7/10 GameReactor
7/10 GamersGlobal
7/10 Multiplayer.it
3/5 GamesRadar
Preview or review without rating: MMORPG.com, Games.ch, Videojuerguistas, JVFrance, Geeks By Girls, GameKult.com, GameSpot, 4players, N-Gamz, Push Square, Nintendoros, Nintendo Life, Game IT, PlaySense, NerdMovieProductions, Console Tribe, XBoxEra, JeuxVideo.com, Smartworld

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IGN
[10/10] reviewed at 31/08/2026 - Test Onimusha: Way of the Sword...[read the full review on IGN]
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COGconnected
Combat feels phenomenal
Lots of combat options
Cinematic narrative presentation
UK English voiceacting and translation
When it?s over, it?s over
Maybe too linear for some
[92/100] reviewed at 31/08/2026 - Test Onimusha: Way of the Sword ? Capcom Knows the Way...[read the full review on COGconnected]
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wccftech
Charming main character
Excellent combat system
Solid level design for the linear quests striking a great balance between classic series gameplay and modernization
Varied enemy design
Great difficulty balance that forces the player to use all of the combat mechanics
Story never seems to truly take off until the end
Semi-open world Kyoto isn't particularly well realized
Visuals aren't particularly advanced
[9/10] reviewed at 31/08/2026 - Test Onimusha: Way of the Sword ? CAPCOM Revives The Series With One Of Its Best Entries Yet...[read the full review on wccftech]
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Shacknews
A great cast of well-voiced and well-animated characters
Weighty and impressively evolving combat
Solid mix of expanding open-world and level gameplay
Massive array of skills, special weapons, & items to master
Excellent soundtrack
A top-tier take on Musashi and Ganryu's rivalry
Difference between cutscene and gameplay looks is sometimes jarring
A few enemies and bosses used more than I'd have liked
[9/10] reviewed at 01/01/1970 - Onimusha: Way of the Sword review: A sharp return...[read the full review on Shacknews]
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Nintendo World Report
Fantastic combat system that keeps pushing the player.
Runs amazing on Switch 2.
Visual design and boss encounters that are both beautiful and horrific to watch.
Awkward pacing makes the first few hours quite rough to get into.
[9/10] reviewed at 31/08/2026 - Test Onimusha: Way of the Sword (Switch 2)...[read the full review on Nintendo World Report]
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Areajugones
The graphics are spectacular and represent a technical peak that few games achieve.
The combat animations are sensational, with many movements that vary depending on the enemy.
Facial expressions are of the highest quality; Musashi shines a lot here.
Musashi is a great protagonist that one cannot help but become attached to.
The supporting characters shine brightly and leave a legacy.
The villains do not just accomplish: they leave a mark with their atrocities and charisma.
Musashi's skills are incredibly spectacular and continue to add to the spectacle of the fight.
Boss battles are clearly the most remarkable feature: very epic and stimulating.
The strikes, the parries, and the dodges: everything works perfectly and provides great satisfaction.
The secondary content is extensive and even allows for a deeper exploration of the characters and the creation of very cool little stories.
In some passages, there may be a feeling of repetition with the leaders.
Sometimes, it seems like the game is missing a third difficulty option that would serve as a bridge between the two available options.
Healing animation brings little and sometimes blocks you.
[9/10] reviewed at 31/08/2026 - Análisis de Onimusha: Way of the Sword: Capcom lo vuelve a hacer y firma un regreso legendario que apunta a GOTY...[read the full review on Areajugones]
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Pizza Fria
Miyamoto Musashi is a charismatic and striking protagonist.
Fully localized in Brazilian Portuguese, with wonderful dubbing.
Good combination of hack and slash and duels in a style closer to that of Souls-like games.
The use of Toshiro Mifune's face gives a unique personality to the character.
Agile, reactive and very satisfying combat
Some enemies and secondary characters are repeated several times.
The game has a solid foundation, but ends up repeating some challenges.
Some struggles require patience beyond what is expected.
[9/10] reviewed at 31/08/2026 - Onimusha: Way of the Sword | Review...[read the full review on Pizza Fria]
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TierraGamer
[90/100] reviewed at 31/08/2026 - Onimusha: Way of the Sword rescata esta saga samurái con uno de los juegos de acción más retadores del año...[read the full review on TierraGamer]
9
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Xbox-Mag
[9/10] reviewed at 31/08/2026 - Test d'Onimusha: Way of the Sword sur Xbox Series X, bien tranchant comme il faut...[read the full review on Xbox-Mag]
9
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PlayStation LifeStyle
[9/10] reviewed at 31/08/2026 - Test Onimusha: Way of the Sword (PS5): Capcom's Incredible 2026 Continues...[read the full review on PlayStation LifeStyle]
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NextN
Humor and characterization of the characters
Original chefs
Simple combat system to understand, but with a layer of depth.
Basic somewhat generic enemies
Some side missions are too boring.
On Nintendo Switch 2, the transition between gameplay and cutscenes is more noticeable.
[85/100] reviewed at 31/08/2026 - Análisis Onimusha: Way of the Sword ? Nintendo Switch 2. Capcom vuelve a hacer brujería en la híbrida de Nintendo...[read the full review on NextN]
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PCGamer
[83/100] reviewed at 31/08/2026 - Test Onimusha: Way of the Sword...[read the full review on PCGamer]
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EuroGamer.fr
[4/5] reviewed at 31/08/2026 - Test Onimusha: Way of the Sword...[read the full review on EuroGamer.fr]
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ActuGaming
[8/10] reviewed at 31/08/2026 - Test Onimusha: Way of the Sword ? Un retour prudent mais à la pointe de l'épée...[read the full review on ActuGaming]
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Numerama
The quality of the animations
Combat system of formidable efficiency and depth
Sound design
Too long for his own good
the obligation to farm
Be careful, it's tough
[8/10] reviewed at 31/08/2026 - Il faut qu'on parle des animations d'Onimusha: Way of the Sword...[read the full review on Numerama]
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TheSixthAxis
An exciting take on a really cool part of Japanese history
Combat feels really fluid and is very satisfying
Kyoto looks beautiful
The English voice acting could be much better
The side quests need tightening
The boss fights can be too difficult for newcomers to the genre
[8/10] reviewed at 31/08/2026 - Test Onimusha: Way of the Sword ? A cut above the rest...[read the full review on TheSixthAxis]
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Gaming Trend
Incredible boss encounter design
Fast, responsive, addictive combat
Plenty of upgrades and cosmetics to unlock
Musashi is likable
Open-world missions pad the experience without bringing much value
Rehashed mid-tier bosses get cumbersome
[80/100] reviewed at 31/08/2026 - Test Onimusha: Way of the Sword...[read the full review on Gaming Trend]
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Press Start
Strong cast of endearing characters
Flexible and stylish combat framework
Some of the best boss fights in recent memory
Excellent facial animations
Unique and expressive soundscape
First act is far too easy
Flat level design and hub area
[8/10] reviewed at 31/08/2026 - Test Onimusha: Way of the Sword ? A Samurai Spectacle...[read the full review on Press Start]
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Nintendo-Town
Des concessions visuelles finalement minimes
Des graphismes magnifiques pour une console portable et de salon
Un gameplay très agréable et qui fonctionne bien
Une durée de vie convenable pour un jeu solo
Un plaisir de retrouver cette licence
Capcom continue de faire très bien les choses sur Switch 2
Mais mon dieu ces cheveux et cette barbe ce n'est pas possible
Une histoire finalement assez classique et sans grande surprise
Des quêtes secondaires qui sont Fedex et sans réel intérêt
Une ville de Kyoto un peu tristoune
[8/10] reviewed at 31/08/2026 - Onimusha: Way of the Sword (Nintendo Switch 2) ? Le test...[read the full review on Nintendo-Town]
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Switch-Actu
An incredible art direction?
One of the best combat systems I have ever played
Memorable bosses
Miyamoto Musashi and his facial expressions
The animations are slick.
Some very cool antagonists
A top-of-the-line Switch 2 version
A challenge met but not insurmountable
a little sad earlier
A structure and a gameplay loop not up to par
[80/100] reviewed at 31/08/2026 - Onimusha: Way Of The Sword maîtrise le sabre mieux que personne ? TEST...[read the full review on Switch-Actu]
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GameInformer
[8/10] reviewed at 31/08/2026 - Onimusha: Way Of The Sword Is Incredibly Fun, But Capcom Should've Left Some Elements In The Past...[read the full review on GameInformer]
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Cultured Vultures
[8/10] reviewed at 31/08/2026 - Onimusha: Way of the Sword (Xbox) REVIEW...[read the full review on Cultured Vultures]
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TheXboxHub
Beautiful environments
Incredibly fun combat
Engaging characters and story
Some pacing issues
[4/5] reviewed at 31/08/2026 - Test Onimusha: Way of the Sword...[read the full review on TheXboxHub]
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GeekCulture
[8/10] reviewed at 31/08/2026 - Test Onimusha: Way of the Sword ?...[read the full review on GeekCulture]
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GameSpew
One of the best combat systems around
Its presentation is stunning
Plenty of content
Some aspects can feel a little repetitive
The gulf in difficulty between normal encounters and bosses is jarring
[8/10] reviewed at 31/08/2026 - Test Onimusha: Way of the Sword ? Stunning visuals and sublime combat...[read the full review on GameSpew]
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RPGamer
Deliberate and exciting combat system
Great English voice cast
Authentic and detailed Japanese setting
Engaging story and characters
Game's latter half could use more standard enemy variety
Open-world structure is a bit bloated and dull
[4/5] reviewed at 31/08/2026 - Test Onimusha: Way of the Sword...[read the full review on RPGamer]
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Fortress Of Solitude
Miyamoto Musashi is a fantastic protagonist in a magnificent story
The Genma designs frighten
The swordplay and environmental combat are rewarding to master
The low-level enemies are too easy to defeat
[78/100] reviewed at 31/08/2026 - Test Onimusha: Way of the Sword ? A Beautiful Blade That Needs Sharpening...[read the full review on Fortress Of Solitude]
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GameReactor
Superb combat system
Razor-sharp boss battles
Exquisite animation work
Uninspiring side quests
Repetitive design
[7/10] reviewed at 31/08/2026 - Onimusha: Way of the Sword...[read the full review on GameReactor]
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GamersGlobal
At the beginning, many optional tutorials
Management is complex, but within capabilities.
Accessibility options
Two interchangeable difficulty levels at any time, with another one unlockable.
More than 20 hours of gameplay for perfectionists...
Many unlockable combat and special skills as well as Oni weapons.
Create time windows for combat actions
Kyoto is gradually opening up.
The mini-bosses and level bosses are challenging.
Quality mode (30FPS) and performance mode (60FPS), the latter works perfectly.
Good character models
Beautiful animations
Beautiful light effects
Dynamic camera settings during duels
Some beautiful places
Atmospheric soundtrack
Good German musical adaptation
Beautiful clinking of blades in battles
Directional effects allow you to locate hidden enemies.
...but close to half of the game's duration is spent collecting resources.
Kyoto gets boring after a while, scenes like rolling tree trunks are too rare.
Few laborious tasks are necessary to level up.
Too few and too simple riddles
Mainly sad and dark environments
The objects dissolve into a grid shape as the camera passes overhead.
The dialogues are very modern.
The NPC quest dialogues have not been dubbed.
[7/10] reviewed at 31/08/2026 - Test+: Onimusha - Way of the Sword...[read the full review on GamersGlobal]
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Multiplayer.it
Beautiful, deep, fluid combat system
Miyamoto Musashi is simply great.
Confrontations with state-of-the-art bosses
Some designs are exceptional
Extreme repetitiveness of situations and assets
Design of flat levels and content
Secondary activities to forget
Very guided in all aspects
[7/10] reviewed at 31/08/2026 - Onimusha: Way of the Sword, la recensione di una leggenda che ha perso la via...[read the full review on Multiplayer.it]
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GamesRadar
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Satisfying, flexible combat
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Generous autosaves
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Can be funny (sometimes on purpose)
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Inconsistent tone
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Wonky difficulty curve
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Mid-game pacing issues
[3/5] reviewed at 31/08/2026 - Test Onimusha: Way of the Sword: "It's no Sekiro, but goofiness, accessibility, and tight combat help this rough diamond shine"...[read the full review on GamesRadar]
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MMORPG.com
[/] reviewed at 13/06/2025 - SGF 2025: Onimusha: Way of the Sword Eyes-On Preview...[read the full review on MMORPG.com]
[/] reviewed at 22/08/2025 - Preview: Onimusha: Way of the Sword upgrades the samurai action-horror series in a stunning new way...[read the full review on MMORPG.com]
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Games.ch
[/] reviewed at 16/06/2025 - Onimusha: Way of the Sword - Vorschau / Preview...[read the full review on Games.ch]
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Videojuerguistas
[/] reviewed at 14/10/2025 - Onimusha: Way of the Sword, un regreso a la altura...[read the full review on Videojuerguistas]
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JVFrance
[/] reviewed at 01/11/2025 - PREVIEW On a testé Onimusha: Way of The Sword...[read the full review on JVFrance]
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Geeks By Girls
Very good French version with great lines.
Beautiful graphics, whether it's the landscapes or the monsters.
Smooth gameplay
An apocalyptic atmosphere in the Edo style.
Help in combat if requested.
The environment can serve as an aid in combat.
A fairly demanding gameplay against bosses
Lady Oni sometimes talks a little too much
Sometimes it's complicated to retrieve orbs when you're under attack.
[/] reviewed at 06/08/2026 - [Preview] Onimusha : Way of the Sword...[read the full review on Geeks By Girls]
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GameKult.com
[/] reviewed at 31/08/2026 - Test : Reparti de rien, Onimusha : Way of the Sword a su trouver sa voie...[read the full review on GameKult.com]
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GameSpot
[/] reviewed at 31/08/2026 - Fighting Is Everything In Onimusha: Way Of The Sword...[read the full review on GameSpot]
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4players
Awesome combat system with depth
Excellent learning curve
Talented balms offer truly valuable improvements.
Sword fights, blade crossings, and interactive environmental objects ensure a dynamic experience.
Some good side missions
Superb musical composition
Very high quality animation
Great boss battles, fantastic enemy design in general.
Charismatic protagonist
The story manages to juggle between well-dosed humor and emotional/difficult scenes.
Eastern Kyoto like an open world sorry exhausts the pace.
A bit too much recycling of opponents
Slightly disappointing graph
[/] reviewed at 31/08/2026 - Onimusha: Way of the Sword im Test: Eines der besten Actionspiele des Jahres ? mit einem großen Aber...[read the full review on 4players]
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N-Gamz
[/] reviewed at 31/08/2026 - Onimusha Way of the Sword : Test Vidéo PS5 Pro 4K ! Retour en force de la saga? après 20 ans ?...[read the full review on N-Gamz]
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Push Square
[/] reviewed at 31/08/2026 - Review: Onimusha: Way of the Sword (PS5) - Capcom Delivers a Masterclass in Samurai Action...[read the full review on Push Square]
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Nintendoros
Deep, precise, and very satisfying sword fighting.
Demanding and memorable bosses who make the most of combat mechanics.
Excellent environment and visual aspect, with a very competent adaptation to the Switch 2.
The absence of a 60 fps mode limits the performance compared to other versions.
The variety of main weapons is somewhat reduced.
Some side missions may be too conventional and repetitive.
[/] reviewed at 31/08/2026 - [Análisis] Onimusha: Way of the Sword para Nintendo Switch 2...[read the full review on Nintendoros]
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Nintendo Life
[/] reviewed at 31/08/2026 - Review: Onimusha: Way Of The Sword (Switch 2) - Capcom Delivers A Superb Samurai Revival...[read the full review on Nintendo Life]
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Game IT
[/] reviewed at 31/08/2026 - [Análisis] Onimusha ? Way of the Sword, ¿el regreso triunfal que todos esperábamos?...[read the full review on Game IT]
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PlaySense
[/] reviewed at 31/08/2026 - Review | Onimusha: Way of the Sword...[read the full review on PlaySense]
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NerdMovieProductions
[/] reviewed at 31/08/2026 - Onimusha: Way of the Sword ? La Recensione...[read the full review on NerdMovieProductions]
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Console Tribe
[/] reviewed at 31/08/2026 - Onimusha: Way of the Sword - Recensione...[read the full review on Console Tribe]
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XBoxEra
[/] reviewed at 31/08/2026 - Test Onimusha: Way of the Sword |...[read the full review on XBoxEra]
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JeuxVideo.com
[/] reviewed at 31/08/2026 - Test Onimusha : Way of the Sword sur PC, PS5, Xbox Series et Switch 2...[read the full review on JeuxVideo.com]
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Smartworld
[/] reviewed at 31/08/2026 - Recensione Onimusha Way of the Sword: tirate fuori gli Oni!...[read the full review on Smartworld]

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