Onimusha: Way of the Sword - PS5

A New Era of Onimusha Begins

Onimusha: Way of the Sword™ is an all-new action game in the classic Onimusha™ franchise. The series’ first new installment in nearly two decades, Onimusha: Way of the Sword returns to a dark fantasy feudal Japan where samurai clash with the supernatural in cutting-edge combat.

The franchise debuted in 2001 and instantly captivated players with its exhilarating sword-based combat. Now, having grown in popularity as one of Capcom’s best-selling properties, Onimusha is entering a whole new era.

Fight through bloodstained battlefields of intense swordplay action. Explore the historic Japanese capital of Edo-era Kyoto, twisted by malevolent clouds of Malice. With every stage cloaked in mystery, danger and intrigue. Battle against monstrosities from the underworld known as Genma in a tale of dark fantasy. Follow the journey of a samurai who wields the Oni Gauntlet, a mystical artifact that grants its bearer the power to slay Genma. Through gritty, blood-soaked brawls, he searches for his reason to fight. What fate awaits at the end of his path?

FEATURES

Samurai Action – step into a Samurai film and cut down foes with deadly precision in a bloody, no-holds-barred fight to the death.

Dark Fantasy – become a Demon Warrior wielding the power of the legendary Oni-Gauntlet. Carve your way through an army of malevolent forces in a chilling, atmospheric world where Japanese folklore comes to life through twisted tales inspired by local urban myths and legends.

Strong Narrative – explore what it means to possess true strength and power in a gripping tale, 1000 years in the making, set in a historically reimagined Feudal Japan.

Unforgettable Characters – the protagonist is none other than Miyamoto Musashi, a legendary figure in Japanese history. Musashi is a fierce young samurai who, in a supernatural twist of fate, finds himself battling both hordes of Genma and his fearsome rival, Ganryu Sasaki. Musashi’s face is modeled after Toshiro Mifune, the late, iconic Japanese star who portrayed Musashi in classic samurai films.