Genma Onimusha

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  • Publisher: Capcom
  • Release Date: Jan 28, 2002
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8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 19 Ratings

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  • Summary: In a hillside castle surrounded by the chaos of war, strange disappearances are occurring and the noble Princess Yuki fears for her life. One lone swordsman, Samanosuke heeds the princess's call for help and rushes to her side, only to find she has mysteriously vanished. Outside the fortressIn a hillside castle surrounded by the chaos of war, strange disappearances are occurring and the noble Princess Yuki fears for her life. One lone swordsman, Samanosuke heeds the princess's call for help and rushes to her side, only to find she has mysteriously vanished. Outside the fortress walls, enemy troops attack the attack the castle and now Samanosuke must stand by his vow to avenge the princess and defeat a legion of demon warriors.… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 27
  3. Negative: 0 out of 27
  1. GameShark
    100
    Pay attention folks, THIS is how you make a "Special Edition."
  2. GamePro
    90
    Even if you played the original Onimusha on the PS2 within an inch of its life, Genma provides enough new elements to merit repeating the adventure. But beware newbies: This game is tough.
  3. GameSpot
    87
    An ideal port--one that significantly improves upon the original game rather than adequately adapting it.
  4. Gaming Age
    83
    The title uses several techniques to enhance gameplay, and for the most part, pulls it off with flying blood splats.
  5. Electric Playground
    80
    Starts off with one of the best opening scenes of any game in the last few years.
  6. Yahoo!
    80
    For fans of the original, this is the version to own, providing super slick game mechanics and excellent presentation. Just don’t expect it to do anything other than entertain you for a while, rather than knock the pants off your head like "Halo" did.
  7. All Game Guide
    70
    A memorable but brief stay in feudal Japan with a quest that could be finished within six or seven hours.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. shenkenhigh
    Nov 28, 2018
    10
    Oh gosh i was happy boy playing this masterpiece on my XBOX, xbox wasn't so popular here in Moscow Russia but i had it when i was 11-12yrsOh gosh i was happy boy playing this masterpiece on my XBOX, xbox wasn't so popular here in Moscow Russia but i had it when i was 11-12yrs old. Beautiful portabilitty opportunities, nice graphics, and hell of a legendary game it was and still is! Onimusha series is definetly one of CAPCOM's best creations ever. Beautiful manly samurai story in Resident Evil style. Cheers!… Expand
  2. frederik1478
    Jan 18, 2021
    10
    An amazing game always worth playing , Music is phenomenal you are gonna love hearing it all the way through it has some engaging an amazingAn amazing game always worth playing , Music is phenomenal you are gonna love hearing it all the way through it has some engaging an amazing heroic music , Gameplay is something I've not seen anywhere else it has taken controlled but it feels good and Always a way to avoid damage , Voice acting is just a The right amount of cheese so it feels amazing to listen to an hilarious , And Xbox versions just make the original version better with more strategy and Tactics in your gameplay… Expand
  4. NinjaM.
    Aug 23, 2003
    10
    Onimusha: Warlords was one of my favorite games on the Ps2 and now I finally picked up the X-Box copy andI have to say that I'm Onimusha: Warlords was one of my favorite games on the Ps2 and now I finally picked up the X-Box copy andI have to say that I'm impressed . First, the game remains it's great atmosphere and graphics. Second, the gameplay has only been enhanced, with charging your weapon and the green souls, this will keep me going for months, if not years. Yes, they did raise the difficulty, making it even better, for me atleats. You can finally skips cut scenes which makes this game seem even better. There are a bit more extras you can unlock which will keep me going for weeks, if not months. The problem with this game, however, lies in the X-Box controller. The D-Pad on the X-Box is somewhat less than the PS2 one, making moving seem a bit harder. The controller, in fact, is so unconfortable for me to play Onimusha, that I almost gave this a 9, luckily the game was so awesome that I could forgive the bulky controller.… Expand
  5. BlueFalcon
    Apr 20, 2005
    9
    Overall this is one of my favorite xbox games. It was good on ps2, and this is a well crafted port. They changed the game up more than Overall this is one of my favorite xbox games. It was good on ps2, and this is a well crafted port. They changed the game up more than expected. But rather than new levels, they added new features and increased the difficulty. There's a new exceptionally scary enemy - it's reminiscent of the RE series. It turned out very well, but it's a little too tough near the start.… Expand
  6. Fabio199618
    Jun 10, 2022
    9
    I'll gladly recommend this to fans of the genre. It's really good. Graphics and frame rate are excellent, gameplay is tight (maybe a tad bitI'll gladly recommend this to fans of the genre. It's really good. Graphics and frame rate are excellent, gameplay is tight (maybe a tad bit unforgiving) and the combat system is actually pretty good.

    One thing I simply can't forgive is the controls. Using the d-pad for the movement, with NO OPTION to map the analog stick is bull****.

    Still, a terrific game!    … Expand
  7. EzagouriN.
    Jun 27, 2004
    7
    At first, I thought the game sucked! I mean, the dialogs are laughable and it can get very freaking hard and congusing! But, after a while I At first, I thought the game sucked! I mean, the dialogs are laughable and it can get very freaking hard and congusing! But, after a while I started to thoroughly enjoy it! A good game.… Expand
  8. MichaelC.
    Oct 7, 2003
    6
    I am sort of perplexed. I can't figure out why people love this game so much. Yeah, the story is ok, the fighting is mildly amusing, and I am sort of perplexed. I can't figure out why people love this game so much. Yeah, the story is ok, the fighting is mildly amusing, and the graphics in the cut-scenes are exceptional, but look at all the flaws. The fixed camera angles drive me nuts. The characters have a ton of detail, but they are set against these boring backgrounds that look dead and never-changing. Evidently I'm in the minority, but I'm going to have to say pass on this one.… Expand

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Awards & Rankings

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#27 Best Xbox Game of 2002
46
#46 Most Discussed Xbox Game of 2002
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#12 Most Shared Xbox Game of 2002