Onimusha: Warlords

 Xbox One
Metascore
74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
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  1. XBLA Fans
    Jan 18, 2019
    100
    The graphics are enhanced but still feel old school. I can’t believe I missed this growing up. It’s simply outstanding. I couldn’t list many things I disliked because there really weren’t any. I got over not being able to skip scenes and got used to the wacky camera changes. It’s no wonder this was critically acclaimed so long ago. I didn’t mention it before, but the presentation was high level and the music was spectacular. If you’ve played it before, you’ll enjoy reliving (or re-dying) it. Never played it before? You’re in for a real treat. I can’t recommend Onimusha: Warlords enough.
  2. SomosXbox
    Jan 15, 2019
    85
    Onimusha: Warlords is a great remaster. The combat and the exploration of a Castle in Feudal Japan is as good as it was in the original. Those who played the original and the newcomers will enjoy this game alike. The control adaptation is great and I hope we get more Onimusha for Xbox One in the near future.
  3. Xbox Tavern
    Jan 15, 2019
    85
    Onimusha: Warlords still holds up exceptionally well nearly twenty years since its original release. Capcom’s ability to merge historical events with such a fantastical and engaging plot, together with a gameplay foundation that’s well paced, deep, and constantly exciting, is precisely why this classic is so highly regarded. Whilst Warlords is indeed unforgivably short, this is one Capcom comeback that you simply must have.
  5. TheXboxHub
    Jan 25, 2019
    80
    Onimusha: Warlords reminds me of simpler times; when games focused on the aspect of fun, instead of pure realism. Hence, the Inabayama Castle is a welcome destination for anyone who longs for the good old times.
  6. Windows Central
    Jan 15, 2019
    80
    While the story isn't out-of-this-world and the gameplay experience has some annoying flaws, Onimusha Warlords is, at the end of the day, a great game and a true classic that deserved to be brought to Xbox One.
  7. GameSpew
    Jan 15, 2019
    80
    Launching at a budget price, I truly am glad that Onimusha: Warlords has found its way onto current gen-consoles and PC. While its visual presentation isn't going to impress you, its new soundtrack proves to be a rousing affair. But most importantly, its gameplay still has hooks. Carefully balancing atmospheric exploration, strategic combat and brain-teasing puzzles, Onimusha: Warlords never feels like a chore to play. It doesn't stretch itself too thin, and I appreciate that now more than ever.
  8. Generación Xbox
    Jan 21, 2019
    78
    Onimusha Warlords is a very good game that retains all the things that made Capcom great in the best years of the company.
  9. Cultured Vultures
    Jan 24, 2019
    75
    While its comeback could have been better refined, this is a serviceable remaster with enough bells and whistles to entice veterans and newcomers alike.

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6.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 31 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 31
  3. Negative: 9 out of 31
  1. Xbox_Alive
    Jan 18, 2019
    8
    There are a few improvements in both the visuals and sound design over the original and this does make the game have a lot of atmosphere inThere are a few improvements in both the visuals and sound design over the original and this does make the game have a lot of atmosphere in all areas. Playing through the story was once again a pleasure because it has stood the test of time remaining interesting throughout just like it did back in the day. I forgot just how much variety the enemies you have to face along the way had which meant defeating them again was once again satisfying. Technically the game held up really well throughout my time with it and I was impressed with how tight and responsive the controls were. The combat whilst not containing a huge amount of depth is rewarding at all times which in turn makes you forget about the lack of depth quickly. In terms of content the game doesn’t have a huge amount and you’ll be able to complete the game some-what quickly.I found the camera to be quite annoying at times and I think that’s mainly because they went with the fixed camera style, which isn't unexpected as that was the thing during this gaming ERA. it’s hard to imagine that the original Onimusha: Warlords first made its way to consoles almost 18 years ago and still to this day its considered to be a classic which is absolutely right because for me the game was a gem. When I first learnt that it was being remastered then the excitement within me was off the charts and I’m pleased to say that as far as remasters go this is very good. There isn’t a great deal of improvements present but for me there didn’t need to be because the game has aged really well in my opinion. Obviously there are some improvements though and these improvements can be seen in both the visuals and sound design which definitely look and sound crisper. This then means that the story comes alive even more which might I add is just as interesting now as it was back when it first came out. I also found the combat to be as good as it was back then and whilst it doesn’t have a lot of depth present in it defeating the very varied enemies always felt rewarding and satisfying. At the end of the day then if you’ve never experienced Onimusha: Warlords before then this is the best version to try out because there has been a lot of care and effort gone into this remaster which means you’ll enjoy this game if you’re a newcomer or a fan of the original game.… Full Review »
  2. hamedbanaderi
    Jan 16, 2019
    8
    A well-established title that started with one of the best franchises, especially for the PS2 console owners, but today, the PS4 console, andA well-established title that started with one of the best franchises, especially for the PS2 console owners, but today, the PS4 console, and a remix that could be better than that.… Full Review »
  3. EvilEmperor2
    Jan 16, 2019
    0
    it's a terrible game compared of the original, this is so so terrible.....
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