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Capcom’s Onimusha: Way of the Sword Launches Worldwide

Early critics applaud its timing‑based parries and Issen counters; Carnage difficulty is locked until you finish the game.

Overview

  • The game went live across PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2 and PC, with a coordinated global unlock schedule that reached players on Friday, Sept. 4.
  • Review aggregators and early critics gave generally positive marks in the mid‑80s range, with consistent praise for the combat’s parry, deflect and Issen systems.
  • Capcom opened preloads and a free demo on major stores and published platform download sizes, with PS5 around 41 GB and PC asking for about 50 GB of free space.
  • Technical analyses note strong results from Capcom’s RE Engine and platform trade‑offs, with Switch 2 offering an optional stable 30 FPS mode and lower resolution targets versus PS5/Series X|S and PC.
  • The game ships with Story and Action difficulties available immediately and a Carnage New Game+ that unlocks only after completing the main campaign, carrying over select progress and abilities.