Onimusha: Way of the Sword Could Be My Favorite Action Game Since Elden Ring, And There’s A Preorder Deal

I went into the Onimusha: Way of the Sword demo completely blind. I had never played any of the previous games in the series, nor did I know what to truly expect. I simply downloaded it and gave it a try. After playing through it with a beaming smile on my face, dismembering demons and having a good ol’ time, this might be one of the best action games since Elden Ring. Better yet, you can join in on the fun with a great preorder discount ahead of launch. From the opening moments, I was hooked. You play as legendary swordsman Miyamoto Musashi as you traverse a dark fantasy take on Kyoto, facing rival samurai, demons, and even more threats that the full game will offer. Even though it’s a 25-year-old series, with the last entry launching back in 2006, there’s no requirement to play previous games. Capcom has already said that Way of the Sword is a fresh starting point for newcomers. I was surprised by how weighty the combat felt, even with the initial bouts focused on teaching me the ropes and taking me from terrible to somewhat okay. Musashi’s prowess with a sword makes the gameplay flow naturally from one attack to the next, but it doesn’t feel like he’s moving around like Dante f…