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Onimusha: Way of the Sword Gameplay Showcased, Main Character Gets Introduced

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During State of Play, we revealed a new trailer for the recently announced Onimusha: Way of the Sword. This time we get a glimpse of the game's daring protagonist in action. This entry in the swordplay action series is set in an early Edo period Kyoto, twisted by the influence of the encroaching Malice. The new trailer gives us a glimpse of this title's expressive protagonist as he fights for his very life. Along with a preview of the protagonist, we were also introduced to some of the enemies he will face, and how he will deal with them.

The protagonist—Miyamoto Musashi (Voice: Kenichiro Thomson)
An ardent samurai who arrives in Kyoto looking to prove that he is unmatched in the way of the sword. However, the path before him takes a strange and unexpected turn. The protagonist of this game is a fierce young samurai, constantly moving from one bloody and mucky fight to the next. In order to cement this image of a striking samurai, Capcom has turned to none other than the late, iconic Japanese samurai movie star Toshiro Mifune to serve as the face model for this rendition of Miyamoto Musashi.




Onimusha: Way of the Sword—1st Trailer: Protagonist
Please note that all footage and images represent a game still in development. In addition, some footage and images were captured with enemy dismemberment effects disabled.


Genma—A great threat to humanity
Usually found dwelling in the lowest depths of hell, the Malice enveloping Kyoto has brought these fiends into the world of the living. Their ceaseless atrocities have plunged the capital into a state of dread and panic.



Byakue
An unfathomably strong Genma, seen giving Musashi plenty of trouble in the trailer. What was that ominous thing suspended in the air that it climbed out of...?



Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny releases on May 23
As part of our announcement, we also revealed the remaster of Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny is coming later this year! We'd like to introduce some of the exclusive bonus content and new features, as well as the colorful cast of characters and improved gameplay systems!

First, let's have a look at the recently released trailer:


Reclaim your Destiny
This is a remaster of the tale of Jubei Yagyu's revenge, retaining the setting and gameplay systems of the original game, originally released in 2002 on PS2. Pre-orders for the digital version of the game are available from today!

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