Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny Remaster

The Onimusha 2 remaster does exactly what it says on the tin. Sharp visuals breathe new life and color into a cult classic that merits a life beyond the PS2. However, Capcom’s dedication to the original experience means that decades-old problems remain unaddressed, and its capitulation to analog movement undercuts the authenticity it sets out to achieve.

Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny is a nostalgia hit for the ages, but it might struggle to tempt the new crowds.

A cluster of outdated mechanics dog a faithful remaster, which serve to somewhat stifle the excellent combat.

Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny represents the design tenants of a bygone era, more often for worse than better.

The remaster of Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny is neat, but it's impossible to hide the age of the game from the PS2 era.

An unique artistic direction and haunting music, but this Remaster of Onimusha 2 suffers from rigid gameplay, dated technology and a lack of modernisation of the experience for newcomers.

Without being as cult as Onimusha Warlords, Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny shows just how special this license is. Despite the weight of time, the gameplay is still effective and more accessible with the introduction of modern controls. It's clearly a basic remaster like the first one, but it's the best way to play it. However the high price just for one game is not justified here.

Capcom manages to draw us in once again with another remaster that lives up to the original, having modernized the combat system for new generations. With additions to the soundtrack, improved resolution, a higher difficulty level for seasoned players, and refined controls, the game feels just as good as it did 23 years ago—but for longtime fans, the upgrades aren’t quite enough to make it feel like something entirely new.