At Gamescom 2025, Capcom presented fresh materials for Onimusha: Way of the Sword, the fifth installment in the third-person action series.
The video focused on the details of the combat system and demonstrated how spectacularly attacks and defense are combined.
Basic attacks in the game are simple: the square and triangle buttons are responsible for light and heavy strikes, but true mastery requires mastering defense. The player can parry attacks, dodge to unbalance the enemy, and, if the moment is chosen correctly, perform spectacular Issen counterattacks. Each technique performs different functions: parrying strengthens the sword, dodging reduces the enemy's stamina, and Issen, although difficult to execute, deals massive damage.
In the demo, the player is led through a village attacked by Genma demons, where they had to fight swordsmen, archers, and other supernatural enemies. The culmination was a meeting with the boss Sasaki Ganryu, Miyamoto Musashi's rival. Both fighters use the power of Oni, absorbing the souls of enemies and opening access to devastating attacks.
The battle with Ganryu requires precise parries, timely dodges, and the use of Issen to perform deadly finishing moves.
The new footage confirms that the combat system in Onimusha: Way of the Sword is dynamic, complex, and allows for different strategies, which hardcore action fans will surely appreciate.
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Cover author: Capcom. Cover source: Steam
