Onimusha Director Cites Mario Odyssey for Combat Inspiration
Onimusha: Way of the Sword's director revealed Super Mario Odyssey influenced its combat feedback. Producer Akihito Kadowaki mentioned Gundam and Silent Hill f for character and world design. The game has achieved over one million sales on launch day.
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Onimusha: Way of the Sword’s Combat Feedback Was Inspired by Super Mario Odyssey, Says Director
Onimusha: Way of the Sword director Satoru Nihei revealed that Super Mario Odyssey's accessible yet dynamic action gameplay inspired the combat feedback in the new Onimusha title. Producer Akihito Kadowaki cited the Gundam series, particularly Gundam Versus, for its character design influence. The game achieved over one million sales on launch day, pushing the franchise past 10 million total sales.
Super Mario Odyssey was a big inspiration for Capcom's latest hit Onimusha: Way of the Sword, director reveals
Capcom's Satoru Nihei, director of Onimusha: Way of the Sword, revealed that Super Mario Odyssey was a significant inspiration for the game's control scheme and tactical feel. He praised Nintendo's ability to create action games that are simple on the surface but dynamically challenging underneath. Producer Akihito Kadowaki cited the Gundam series for character inspiration and Silent Hill f for world design.