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Onimusha Series

Onimusha: Warlords

Hack and slash/Beat 'em up Adventure Action Fantasy Horror Survival Historical
81
User Score
96 ratings
70
Critic Score
2 reviews
January 25, 2001
Released 9223 days ago
PC (Microsoft Windows) PlayStation 2

About

Onimusha: Warlords is an epic saga of 16th century Japan inspired by the battle scenes of famed Japanese director Akira Kurosawa. It takes place in a world of darkness and magic when power hungry warlords battle for control of Feudal Japan. One brave Samurai, Samanosuke Akechi, boldly volunteers to rescue the kidnapped princess Yuki, but does not fully realize the desperation of this mission. An entire legion of demon warriors stands between him and his mission to avenge the princess.

Storyline

Onimusha: Warlords is set in 16th century Japan during the period of the civil war dominated by Nobunaga Oda. You play Samanosuke Akechi, who dies during an attempt to stop the kidnapping of young princess Yuki, the sister to Yoshitatsu Saito. However, Akechi is given another chance at life, and is handed the gauntlet of the Ogres.

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Release Dates by Platform

PlayStation 2 Worldwide
Jan 25, 2001
PlayStation 2 Worldwide
Mar 13, 2001
PlayStation 2 Worldwide
Jul 6, 2001
PC (Microsoft Windows) Worldwide
Dec 31, 2003

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 Horror Survival Historical

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