Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny

Not at all afraid to reveal its sense of humor, Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny is a solid remaster of its original, camp-filled 2002 incarnation that both franchise fans and newcomers are bound to enjoy.

Onimusha 2 Samurai’s Destiny doesn’t reinvent the wheel or dramatically modernize every aspect of the original game. However, with its stylish action, welcome updates, and nostalgic charm, the remaster proves that even a 20-year-old game can still cut deep.

Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny may be a fairly simple remaster, but that’s not a problem when the core game still shines.

The time has come for a new generation of samurai. Two decades after its release in 2002, Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny has escaped from being confined to the PlayStation 2 as an exclusive and can now be enjoyed across multiple platforms for modern players. Though it’s not a complete remake like Capcom’s other properties, the remaster retains what made the original so appealing and fun. Except now, new and returning fans have a chance to experience it. Just don’t expect it to be easy. Like the Devil May Cry series, when Capcom promises action and challenge, they always deliver.

Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny is a strong, worthy successor to the original that is now at its absolute best on Switch. Some of it feels dated by modern standards, with fixed camera angles that arguably should have been ditched back in 2002, but it still feels incredibly fun regardless. The remaster adds in a bunch of quality-of-life updates and extras that both longtime fans and newcomers will appreciate, but ultimately, this is a faithful revival of one of the PS2's very best games. Now the patient wait for Onimusha 3 begins.

Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny is back after over 20 years and it looks great so if you're ready for action, unsheathe your blade and let's go.

Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny offers a solid dose of nostalgia for hardcore fans of the franchise or those who appreciate the charm of its PS2-era roots. However, if you're seeking a timeless experience backed by consistently strong design, this remaster may fall short of expectations.

Reclaim your destiny. Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny returns with higher resolution graphics and modernised controls to perform issen critical counter attacks and intense swordplay. Experience this dramatic revenge story set in Feudal Japan. Switch version reviewed. Review copy provided by company for testing purposes.

One of the positive sides to updating old titles for modern consoles is making them easier to experience. There are a lot of changes in Capcom's Onimusha 2: Samurai Destiny, but do they make this unique title worth revisiting?

As Capcom readies Way of the Sword for next year, there's never been a better time to get into Onimusha. To make that transition from newcomer to fanatic as easy as possible, the Japanese publisher has brought back what many consider to be the franchise's current peak: Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny.

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Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny represents the design tenants of a bygone era, more often for worse than better.