Onimusha: Way of the Sword

The return of the Onimusha series after two decades, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, confirms itself as one of Capcom's most important releases of 2026, winning over critics with an average score around 85 on Metacritic, yet also revealing some cracks in its armor. Developed with the RE Engine and directed by Satoru Nihei, the game presents a standalone story starring the young Miyamoto Musashi—whose iconic appearance is inspired by actor Toshirō Mifune—in an Edo-period Kyoto overrun by Genma demons. Its unanimously praised strength is the technical and satisfying combat system, based on parries, dodges, and the legendary Issen counterattack, which reaches spectacular heights especially in boss fights.

However, the title faces criticism for sometimes repetitive side-quest structure, level design that doesn't always measure up, and certain design choices, such as a crafting system considered too unfocused, leading some reviewers to more measured judgments despite the excellence of the core gameplay.