Onimusha: Warlords

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7.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 45 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 4 out of 45
  3. Negative: 10 out of 45
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  1. NuclearWintr
    Jan 18, 2019
    8
    If you played the original version on the PlayStation 2, then you're not missing much apart from some graphical upgrades. However, it does run very well on the Nintendo Switch with a very stable frame rate. it does have limits though as many do prefer Onimusha 2 (which I hope gets remastered as well), because of its many improvements to game play and story, but the first game is a greatIf you played the original version on the PlayStation 2, then you're not missing much apart from some graphical upgrades. However, it does run very well on the Nintendo Switch with a very stable frame rate. it does have limits though as many do prefer Onimusha 2 (which I hope gets remastered as well), because of its many improvements to game play and story, but the first game is a great introduction for those who want to get into the series.… Expand
  2. shayshay2019
    Jan 25, 2019
    9
    Loved the game on the ps2 waited a long time for this a bit short but understandable would recommend the game
  3. EddieMaiden
    Jan 30, 2019
    9
    I want you to bear in mind this is one of the first game from the playstation 2 catalogue before reviewing this game.

    -The series originates in Yoshiki Okamoto's 1997 idea to create Sengoku Biohazard, a ninja version of Capcom's own 1996 Resident Evil (known as Biohazard in Japan), set in the Sengoku period and featuring a "ninja house" filled with Booby traps, similar to the mansion    I want you to bear in mind this is one of the first game from the playstation 2 catalogue before reviewing this game.

    -The series originates in Yoshiki Okamoto's 1997 idea to create Sengoku Biohazard, a ninja version of Capcom's own 1996 Resident Evil (known as Biohazard in Japan), set in the Sengoku period and featuring a "ninja house" filled with Booby traps, similar to the mansion from Resident Evil, where battles would be fought using swords and shuriken: "The house will contain hidden doors behind walls, ceilings that fall down to you, scrolls and ninja magic, and many other ninja techniques." The project was originally intended for the Nintendo 64's 64DD.

    Onimusha: Warlords was originally being developed for the original PlayStation, but the project was eventually moved to the PlayStation 2. The half-finished original PlayStation version of Onimusha was then scrapped and never released.-

    Pros:
    +This version has fixed the stale controls, you no longer walk like Resident Evil 1/2/3 or Silent Hill 1 from the playstation one era.
    +The graphics were also greatly improved, especially the face models.
    +The game runs at 60 fps in all consoles , the switch version is no different.

    Cons:
    -The original game has a horrible voice acting and the story is really generic and stupid. (There is no way to fix that)
    -The game is very stale for this era, even after all the fixes and that is why lots of new players will prefer to pick anything else instead of this tittle.

    What makes onimusha series great is how they develop the story of japan with the genma and magic in the middle.

    That supernatural and fantastic part of this series is what makes it great.

    Onimusha series is more oriented to the action genre, instead of the horror and survival from the Resident Evil series.

    The series became great from the 3rd game onwards, when they stopped developing this horror/survival side and improved the action side of the series.

    *Play this game if you want to see where everything began on the Onimusha universe.

    *If you already played this then you will surely enjoy this again as the fixes really make a difference.

    Onimusha 3 and Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams are the best this series has to offer, but for that we need to support this game, so they can make an HD collection or even work on the remaining tittles.    … Expand
  4. VTL
    Dec 11, 2019
    7
    Sorpreson porque lo han remaqueado (no mucho tampoco) pero el lavado de cara y su jugabilidad que se mantiene hacen de el un juegazo atemporal. La version de switch es colosal, y portatil ;-) jejeje
  5. lesiuML
    Oct 18, 2022
    7
    Onimusha is a game filled with Japanese culture it's a really nice looking game. Of course it's a ps2 era game but locations are still really pretty! I was afraid that gameplay will be clunky and outdated but to my surprise game is really playable. Story is interesting and engaging as well as characters. Onimusha is a solid game and it's really worth a shot if you looking for a samuraiOnimusha is a game filled with Japanese culture it's a really nice looking game. Of course it's a ps2 era game but locations are still really pretty! I was afraid that gameplay will be clunky and outdated but to my surprise game is really playable. Story is interesting and engaging as well as characters. Onimusha is a solid game and it's really worth a shot if you looking for a samurai game. Game is short about 4 hours long so it is not boring at all. The biggest downside is unskippable cut scenes and some of puzzle games but after all it's a very pleasant experience.… Expand
  6. VadersFist
    Sep 12, 2020
    8
    Весьма добротный проект, прекрасно чувствующий себя на Switch. К техническому исполнению порта вопросов нет, но они есть именно к самому "ремастеру", вышедшему на всех портах.

    Если бы разработчики выпустили всю квадрологию, то претензий не было бы: игра работает стабильно, в ней есть несколько плюшек, всё в одном месте. Красота? Да. Но из-за выпуска всего лишь одной игры из целой    Весьма добротный проект, прекрасно чувствующий себя на Switch. К техническому исполнению порта вопросов нет, но они есть именно к самому "ремастеру", вышедшему на всех портах.

    Если бы разработчики выпустили всю квадрологию, то претензий не было бы: игра работает стабильно, в ней есть несколько плюшек, всё в одном месте. Красота? Да.

    Но из-за выпуска всего лишь одной игры из целой серии недостатки переиздания вызывают неудобные вопросы. Слишком простенько за свои деньги, потенциал подобного рода продуктов не был использован. Могли бы сделать лучше и больше.    … Expand
  7. Earldunk
    Sep 28, 2020
    8
    Short review but if you enjoyed it the first time around it's definitely worth another bash. Now I want the rest of the games on my switch.

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71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 31 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
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  2. Mixed: 17 out of 31
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  1. Nintendojo
    Sep 13, 2019
    75
    All in all, Onimusha HD is a wonderful return to the first entry in a long and well-loved series. It wouldn’t be a bad thing if Capcom continues to overhaul these PS2 and GameCube era classics.
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  2. God is a Geek
    Mar 8, 2019
    85
    There’s a lot to like with this remaster and I hope Capcom considers remastering the others for Switch (and PS4 and Xbox One) in the future because some aspects haven’t aged well but this is a damn fine experience. I’ve grown to enjoy playing many older games on handheld systems and Onimusha is best on Switch for me.
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  3. RPGamer
    Feb 25, 2019
    70
    While Onimusha: Warlords may be an older game, I believe it has stood the test of time fairly well, and has gotten me interested in checking out the later entries. The game is thoroughly enjoyable the whole way through with very few dull moments. Overall the game, albeit a short one, provides a great experience that culminates into a strong title.
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