'Onimusha: Way of the Sword' Shows Off Fierce Slashing Action Against Genma Demons
First up is swordsman Sasaki Ganryu and wielder of the Oni Gauntlet, just like Musashi, who engages in trash talking as he locks swords with the latter. Then, there are the Genma Demons: Daidara, a towering demon that uses a bludgeoning club to wreak havoc, and Kubi Akari, a floating, soul-consuming variant.
The 'Issen' technique – a swift strike executed just before an enemy's attack lands (akin to a perfect parry) – was also revealed, alongside a pair of hammer-like dual weapons, a new stage, and a mysterious woman who appears at the end of the clip.
'Fight through bloodbaths 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', reads the synopsis for Onimusha: Way of the Sword .
'Follow the tale 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?'
The upcoming mainline entry is the first in the series since 2006's Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams , making it a long-awaited and highly-anticipated revival. First announced at The Game Awards last year, it will arrive sometime in 2026, the same year that Resident Evil: Requiem is due to launch.
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