Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams cover

Onimusha Series

Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams

Main Game
Hack and slash/Beat 'em up Adventure Action Fantasy Historical

Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams is a Hack and slash/Beat 'em up / Adventure game released on January 26, 2006 for PlayStation 2. Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams is the sixth installment of Capcom's Onimusha series and the fourth game in the canonical main series. While the game retains the action elements from previous Onimusha titles…

74
User Score
23 ratings
70
Critic Score
2 reviews
January 26, 2006
Released 7537 days ago
PlayStation 2

About

Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams is the sixth installment of Capcom's Onimusha series and the fourth game in the canonical main series. While the game retains the action elements from previous Onimusha titles, it offers a wider variety of weapons and the option to return to earlier stages to unlock new content. The game also introduces a 3D camera and the ability to continuously fight alongside AI-controlled characters that follow the player's orders. Capcom announced Dawn of Dreams in response to high fan demand and after several Capcom members realized they could expand Onimusha's action elements following their work on Shadow of Rome. The game was designed to appeal to skilled gamers rather than the general market, resulting in designs that prioritize appeal over realism.

Storyline

The plot is set in ancient Japan decades after the events of Onimusha 3: Demon Siege and focuses on Soki, a warrior who possesses Oni powers. Soki is on a quest to stop Hideyoshi Toyotomi, who has unified Japan in league with his demonic army of Genma, and he also joins forces with several allies who share the same goal.

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Release Dates by Platform

PlayStation 2 Worldwide
Jan 26, 2006
PlayStation 2 Worldwide
Mar 8, 2006
PlayStation 2 Worldwide
Mar 18, 2006

Game Info

Developer
Capcom Production Studio 2
Publisher
Capcom
Game Modes
Single player
Perspective
Third person
Genres
Hack and slash/Beat 'em up Adventure
Themes
Action Fantasy Historical

Multiplayer

Offline Co-op Yes

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