With no new game or sequel in the works (that we know of), they’ve released a remaster of the original with a fair amount of changes, and it’s noticeable as soon as the opening cutscene kicks in. Here's what happens.It’s been a long time since Onimusha came out on PS2 and PC, but the series has always been one of Capcom’s best. Taking It to Extremes: Mix insane situations with everyday tech. PT: Adds Capcom's statement about the Genma Onimusha features.ĬNET Magazine: Check out a sample of the stories in CNET's newsstand edition. There were also two forgettable spinoffs, Onimusha Tactics on Game Boy Advance and Onimusha: Blade Warriors on PS2.įirst published on Aug. It had a pair of direct sequels, Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny and Onimusha 3: Demon Siege (which co-starred a motion-captured Jean Reno), as well as follow-up Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams - all on PS2. 'Onimusha: Warlords for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and Steam is based on the original PlayStation 2 version also titled Onimusha: Warlords,' a spokesperson said in an email. We asked Capcom if those features will be included in the remaster, but the comany's reply suggested that they wouldn't.

Samanosuke is modeled on actor and singer Takeshi Kaneshiro.Ī previous re-release, Genma Onimusha, came to Xbox in 2002, with additional areas, bosses, costumes and gameplay mechanics. The game's villain, Nobunaga, was based on a real feudal lord in the late 16th century who attempted to unify Japan.

The original was notable in that character movements were created using motion capture, with actor and singer Takeshi Kaneshiro as the character model and voice actor for Samanosuke. It'll be available digitally in the US and Europe for $19.99/€19.99/£15.99 on all formats, with a physical release of the PS4 and Xbox One version in the US only.

The game's easy mode is also selectable from the beginning - in the original, you had to lose to the first boss three times before it became available. A screen scrolling feature in the widescreen mode adapts to players' movements to show areas that otherwise aren't fully visible.

The remaster has been updated with HD graphics, analog stick support, and a new soundtrack with newly recorded Japanese voice acting.ĭisplay settings can also be changed between 4:3 and 16:9 at any time in-game.

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