Genma Onimusha

 Xbox
  • Publisher: Capcom
  • Release Date: Jan 28, 2002
Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 27
  3. Negative: 0 out of 27
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  1. TeamXbox
    74
    All of this beauty doesn’t come without a price, however. Because the levels and their separate areas are so detailed, the game must take the time to load up each segment.
  2. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    73
    If the game weren’t such a sadist – you’re gonna have to be tough and persistent to make it through this one – and if it weren’t so short (about half the length of an average RE), I’d say it’s a must-buy for any gamer. [Mar 2002, p.141]
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  3. Xbox Nation Magazine
    70
    Capcom also wrecked the balance of the gameplay, making it a much more frustrating affair. [Spring 2002, p.86]
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  5. Computer and Video Games
    70
    Thankfully, if you foul it up once too often a special Easy mode is unlocked, the equivalent of Normal on PS2. But what's the point of a remake that's only enjoyable when doing exactly what it did in the original?
  6. All Game Guide
    70
    A memorable but brief stay in feudal Japan with a quest that could be finished within six or seven hours.

Awards & Rankings

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

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User Score
8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 19 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 19
  3. Negative: 1 out of 19
  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!… Full Review »
  2. 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.… Full Review »
  3. 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!    … Full Review »
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