Onimusha: Warlords

Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure

Critic score: 70; 2 reviews
User score: 80; 102 ratings

Onimusha: Warlords is an epic saga of 16th century Japan inspired by the battle scenes of famed Japanese director Akira Kurosawa. It takes place in a world of darkness and magic when power hungry warlords battle for control of Feudal Japan. One brave Samurai, Samanosuke Akechi, boldly volunteers to rescue the kidnapped princess Yuki, but does not fully realize the desperation of this mission. An entire legion of demon warriors stands between him and his mission to avenge the princess.

Platforms

PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 2, PlayStation 4,

Release dates

PlayStation 2 · JapanJan 25, 2001
PlayStation 2 · North AmericaMar 13, 2001