Onimusha Blade Warriors

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Capcom
  • Release Date: Mar 24, 2004
Metascore
65

Mixed or average reviews - based on 33 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 23 out of 33
  3. Negative: 3 out of 33
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  1. Gamezilla!
    92
    The multi-tiered levels and layered fighting system helps create a game that, while harder to master, is certainly more rewarding to play.
  2. eToychest
    85
    Many will tire of the repetitive game play involved in the single player modes long before unlocking all the secrets. And without friends to play with, there's a lot of content missing.
  3. Game Informer
    80
    If you've ever played "Super Smash Bros.," you'll immediately be comfortable here - even the fighter select screen is strikingly familiar. [Mar 2004, p.104]
  5. PSM Magazine
    80
    It's not a true sequel, nor is it meant to be; it's more a kind of "Super Smash Bros"-type multiplayer madness. It's also good fun. [Apr 2004, p.37]
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  6. GamePro
    80
    The controlls are tight with crisp response for the most part...There are plenty of weapon skills and magic attacks to master. [Apr 2004, p.70]
  7. GameZone
    80
    The controls are decent, the game poses it's own unique challenges and the multiplayer is straight up fun.
  8. Worth Playing
    75
    And there is no better battle for souls than in multiplayer, which I would say can be the heart of the game. There aren’t that many modes of play, but it can last a few hours with fellow friends.

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User Score
6.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 10 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 10
  3. Negative: 2 out of 10
  1. Criplemaster
    Apr 7, 2004
    9
    Great game rule!
  2. JarodXG
    Feb 22, 2004
    7
    My Dad bought me this PS2 game Onimusha Buraiden from Japan. I just recently found out that it will be released internationally as Onimusha My Dad bought me this PS2 game Onimusha Buraiden from Japan. I just recently found out that it will be released internationally as Onimusha Blade Warriors. I would love to play it but the game manual is entirely written in Japanese. How can I understand it? I tried e-mailing some Capcom websites, but they are quite very snobbish on these matters. I will try to e-mail Capcom Japan if I only knew how. Can anybody here share how to play the game? If only someone could share a way on how to recognize those japanese game menu buttons.... … Full Review »
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