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Worried about Onimusha's difficulty after the demo? I have the death count to prove the full game's got teeth
Despite initial concerns from the demo, the full game of Onimusha: Way of the Sword offers a significant challenge, particularly in its boss fights, which punish poor timing and aggressive button mashing. While not as punishing as soulslikes like Sekiro or Nioh, the game features varied enemy encounters and demanding combat mechanics that require strategic play.
5 samurai movies to watch before playing Onimusha: Way of the Sword
This article recommends five samurai films to watch before playing Onimusha: Way of the Sword, which releases on September 3. It highlights films like Sword of the Stranger, Yojimbo, The Sword of Doom, Ninja Scroll, and the Samurai trilogy starring Toshiro Mifune, explaining how each relates to the game's themes and characters.
Samurai action game Gurei announced for Nintendo Switch
The samurai action game Gurei is set to release on Nintendo Switch on July 23, 2026, developed by Lobo Sagaz Studio and published by Astrolabe Games. The game features hand-drawn art, fluid animation, and a choice-driven combat system inspired by classic Japanese samurai cinema, where players battle mystical nature entities called Kami in any order, with enemy strength dynamically adjusting to player choices.
