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Onimusha: Way of the Sword Demo Highlights Parry-Driven Combat and Rival’s Arrival

Capcom modernizes its long-dormant samurai series with parry-focused action inspired by Nioh and Sekiro.

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Overview

  • The hands-off demo showcased perfect blocks, sidesteps and devastating counters against Genma foes to emphasize its parry-centric combat system.
  • Protagonist Miyamoto Musashi is modeled on a young Toshiro Mifune and wields an Oni Gauntlet that absorbs souls for upgrade currency and reveals dark visions.
  • Rival Sasaki Ganryu interrupts Musashi’s mission with his own Oni Gauntlet in a boss encounter that highlights stagger gauges and targeted damage mechanics.
  • Demo encounters ranged from shape-shifting Genma ninjas and kamikaze fireballs to a towering paper-sealed axe-wielding monster, underlining the game’s horror-infused action.
  • Onimusha: Way of the Sword is set for a 2026 release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, with a playable demo planned for Gamescom in August 2025.