If you ask a Capcom fan about their favorite action series, you’ll usually hear Devil May Cry or Resident Evil . But for a brief, glorious window in the mid-2000s, there was another heavyweight in the ring: . While the original trilogy is legendary, the fourth main installment, Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams (2006), often gets sidelined despite being the series' most ambitious evolution.
You play as (aka the "Black Oni"), a warrior who breaks away from the stiff "tank controls" of earlier entries for a more fluid, 3D action experience. He isn't alone, either; the game features a diverse cast of playable allies, including: Jubei (Akane): A young girl seeking to avenge her clan.
A firearm expert wielding earth-powered weapons like the Nio . Gameplay: Action-RPG Hybrid Onimusha Dawn Of Dreams Review - Cynical Gaming Blog Onimusha Dawn of Dreams
A mysterious monk (fans of the original might recognize his true identity as Samanosuke Akechi ).
A Portuguese missionary who literally punches demons to death. If you ask a Capcom fan about their
Here is why this PlayStation 2 classic is a gem worth revisiting. A New Generation of Oni
Reclaiming the Soul: Why Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams Still Slaps You play as (aka the "Black Oni"), a
Set 15 years after the defeat of Nobunaga Oda in Onimusha 3 , the land is once again under threat. Nobunaga’s successor, , has aligned himself with the demonic Genma, blanketing Japan in "Genma Trees".
