The game is set in Kyoto, Japan’s historic capital, during the Edo period, a city filled with temples such as Kiyomizu-dera. Dark clouds of evil have transformed the city, plunging its residents into terror. Every stage is shrouded in mystery and danger, offering an atmospheric dark fantasy experience. Players must explore blood-soaked battlefields and discover the fate that awaits them.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword for Switch 2 takes players to historic Kyoto during the Edo period, a city engulfed in darkness and evil. Take on the role of a ruthless samurai in the likeness of the legendary Toshiro Mifune and face horrifying Genma monsters in intense battles.
Harness the mystical powers of the Oni Gauntlet to survive dangerous duels and uncover the capital’s secrets.
A Dark Adventure in Historic Kyoto
The game is set in Kyoto, Japan’s historic capital, during the Edo period, a city filled with temples such as Kiyomizu-dera. Dark clouds of evil have transformed the city, plunging its residents into terror. Every stage is shrouded in mystery and danger, offering an atmospheric dark fantasy experience. Players must explore blood-soaked battlefields and discover the fate that awaits them.
The Protagonist Miyamoto Musashi
The main character is Miyamoto Musashi, a passionate young samurai who arrives in Kyoto to prove his superiority in battle. To create his likeness, Capcom used legendary Japanese actor Toshiro Mifune as a model. Musashi becomes embroiled in fierce battles as he searches for the true reason he fights.
The Mystical Powers of the Oni Gauntlet
The protagonist is equipped with the Oni Gauntlet, a mystical relic that grants him powers beyond human limits. The gauntlet allows Musashi to defeat his enemies, absorb the souls of the Genma and turn them into energy to enhance his abilities, while a mysterious voice echoes from within it.
Epic Battles Against the Genma
The Genma are creatures that usually dwell in the depths of hell, but the evil that engulfed Kyoto has brought them into the world of the living. Musashi faces powerful opponents whose combat skills rival his own. Players will experience bloody duels to the death, where strategy and speed are essential for survival.
Manufacturer
- Genre
- Action, Adventure
- Year of Release
- 2026
- Release Date
- 04/09/2026
- Age Rating (PEGI)
- 18
- Edition
- Standard
- New Release
- Yes
- Software Format
- Physical
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