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Onimusha: Way of the Sword released for PlayStation 2

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A new installment in the Onimusha series, "Way of the Sword," has been released for the PlayStation 2, blending historical Japanese folklore with modern action game mechanics. The game features a third-person perspective with full camera control, an open-world hub in ancient Kyoto, and upgradeable character abilities. Combat emphasizes parrying and timing attacks to deplete enemy stamina, with a unique "Issen" mechanic for high-risk, high-reward strikes. AI

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Onimusha: Way of the Sword released for PlayStation 2

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Ollie Barder, Contributor ·

    ‘Onimusha: Way Of The Sword’ Review: More Inagaki Than Kurosawa

    During the heyday of the PlayStation 2, the 'Onimusha' series was one of the definitive games of that era, and 'Way of the Sword' may be one of the finest of this one.

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