Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams (2006)

Developer: Capcom Production Studio 2
Publisher: Capcom
Platforms: PlayStation 2
Genres: Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure
Rating: 3.7 of 5, 23 player ratings
Where to get it: Website

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How it feels

A sweeping samurai action experience where you cut through supernatural foes in feudal Japan, swapping between companions mid-battle with a sense of grand, story-driven momentum.

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About

Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams is the sixth installment of Capcom's Onimusha overall series, while being the fourth game in the canonical main series. While game retains the action elements from previous Onimusha, it offers a more varied amount of weapons as well as the option of going back to previous stage to unlock new content. The game also introduces a 3D camera as well as the ability to continuously fight alongside AI controlled characters who move depending on the player's orders. Dawn of Dreams was announced by Capcom due to high fan demand and several Capcom members realizing they could expand the action elements from Onimusha after working in Shadow of Rome. The game was designed in order to appeal to skilled gamers rather than the general market which resulted in appealing designs rather than realistic.

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