Onimusha: Warlords Remastered

  • January 15, 2019
71%
Game Brain Score Based on 33 reviews
  • music
  • graphics
  • gameplay
Onimusha: Warlords Remastered Game Cover
Onimusha: Warlords is a worthy remaster, and even though it feels rather short, the combat and exploration of such a claustrophobic world reminds you just how good it is.

Capcom's riveting Samurai adventure returns! experience the story of samanosuke - a brave Warrior facing a Legion of demonic foes. Wielding his deadly katana and a relic of demonic origin, samanosuke captures the souls of his defeated enemies to upgrade his arsenal of elemental weapons to new levels of power. New features include high-definition visuals, intuitive control Options, an accessible di…

  • Nintendo Switch
  • PC
  • Play​station 4
  • Play​station 5
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X|S
  • Cloud
  • NVIDIA GeForce NOW
  • Play​Station
  • Xbox
Genres & TagsPlay Modes

Reviews

71%
Audience ScoreBased on 33 reviews
atmosphere2 positive mentions
music3 negative mentions
  • Improved visuals and character models enhance the nostalgic experience for both veterans and newcomers.
  • The engaging combat system and new movement controls make gameplay smoother and more enjoyable.
  • Despite its short length, the game offers a fun and thrilling experience reminiscent of classic action titles.
  • The pre-rendered backgrounds and fixed camera angles feel outdated and detract from the overall experience.
  • The game suffers from poor English voice acting and a shallow story that doesn't hold up well.
  • While enjoyable, the remaster lacks significant new content or improvements, making it feel like a minimal upgrade from the original.
  • music9 mentions

    The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some praising the updated soundtrack for its authenticity and smooth integration with the visuals, while others feel it lacks the iconic character themes and punch of the original. Despite the changes due to a scandal involving the original composer, the new music still captures the essence of the game's Japanese atmosphere. Overall, while the soundtrack enhances the experience, it may not fully satisfy fans of the classic.

    • “Music and environment create an authentic Japanese atmosphere.”
    • “While the new music carries the mood of the original just fine, it does lack the more iconic character themes, particularly Samonosuke’s.”
    • “The updated soundtrack might be a little inferior, but even it brings an extra layer of authenticity to a game that draws from Japan’s rich history of warfare.”
    • “The entire soundtrack was changed due to a scandal involving the original composer (feel free to look it up, because it would be too long to discuss in this review).”
    • “While the new music carries the mood of the original just fine, it does lack the more iconic character themes, particularly Samanosuke’s.”
  • graphics6 mentions

    The graphics have received notable improvements, featuring sharper character models and more detailed environments, which enhance the overall visual experience while maintaining a nostalgic connection to the original 2001 classic. Although some graphical upgrades may vary in quality, the updated visuals and smoother controls contribute positively to gameplay, making it a worthwhile experience for both new players and fans of the original.

    • “Improved visuals with sharper character models and more detailed environments; the option to control your character with an analog stick makes movement smoother and more accurate.”
    • “Nostalgia at its finest, gameplay still holds up today, visuals given a tidy upgrade, great value at $30.”
    • “While its combat remains great and its mechanics solid, some of the graphical upgrades can be hit and miss.”
    • “Those tank controls are lighter to the touch and the improvements to the visuals help take the edge off those clunky PS2-era looks.”
    • “Speaking of the pre-rendered backgrounds, the game’s visuals are unmistakably part of the PS2’s first wave of titles, but still hold up fairly well today thanks to an HD sprucing up.”
  • gameplay4 mentions

    The gameplay is generally praised for its solid mechanics and enjoyable combat, offering a smooth blend of action and exploration. While some graphical upgrades may vary in quality, the core gameplay remains engaging and nostalgic, providing good value for players.

    • “Gameplay is smooth and fun, with a good blend of action and exploration.”
    • “Nostalgia at its finest, gameplay still holds up today, with visuals given a tidy upgrade, great value at $30.”
    • “While its combat remains great and its mechanics solid, some of the graphical upgrades can be hit and miss.”
    • “The combat feels overly simplistic and repetitive, and the gameplay reworks haven't improved the experience.”
    • “While the nostalgia is strong, the gameplay mechanics feel outdated and lack depth.”
    • “The gameplay is plagued by unresponsive controls and frustrating enemy AI.”
  • story3 mentions

    The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players criticizing it as shallow and overly brief, lasting less than four hours, while others appreciate its atmosphere and unique twist on the classic Resident Evil formula, noting that it includes a serviceable narrative and varied puzzles. However, issues like poor voice acting and outdated gameplay mechanics detract from the overall experience.

    • “Great atmosphere and setting, unique twist on the classic Resident Evil formula, serviceable story with a horror twist, varied puzzles.”
    • “Static camera perspectives continue to hurt the game, resulting in a very short experience with the same poor English voice acting and a borderline banal story.”
    • “Pre-rendered backgrounds and a fixed camera are archaic and hold back the game. The combat is mashy and doesn't pressure you to dig deeper, leading to a shallow story that's over in less than four hours.”
    • “The story is serviceable but lacks depth, ultimately feeling shallow despite the great atmosphere and setting.”
  • atmosphere2 mentions

    The atmosphere is highly praised for its authentic Japanese setting, enhanced by immersive music and environmental design. Reviewers also note a compelling blend of horror elements and unique twists on classic gameplay, contributing to a captivating and varied experience.

    • “The music and environment create an authentic Japanese atmosphere.”
    • “Great atmosphere and setting, with a unique twist on the classic Resident Evil formula, complemented by a serviceable story and varied puzzles.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    The game features a new soundtrack and updated visuals, running smoothly while remaining faithful to the 2001 classic, with redone Japanese voice acting enhancing the overall experience.

    • “The new soundtrack and updated visuals run smoothly, staying as faithful to the 2001 classic as possible.”
    • “The game runs flawlessly with the optimizations, making for a seamless experience.”
    • “The updated visuals and redone Japanese voices enhance the overall immersion and performance.”
Positive mentions (%)Positive
Neutral mentions (%)Neutral
Negative mentions (%)Negative

Critic Reviews

71% average critic score

Videos

Similar Games