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A special weapon was forged to create Onimusha: Way of the Sword's brutal blade sound effects: "We wanted that…
Capcom's audio director, Shunichi Suwa, details the unique sound design process for Onimusha: Way of the Sword, particularly the creation of its brutal weapon effects. A specially crafted katana with a kinked blade was used in a Foley studio, along with various metals and stones, to achieve the raw, grating sounds that emphasize the game's combat and Miyamoto Musashi's fighting style.