Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny

Item: Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny
Rating: 86
Author: VaporLens

Last updated: 2025-05-24

Summary

Timeless classic with nostalgic appeal.
Remaster enhances visuals and controls.
Satisfying and improved combat system.
High replayability with multiple outcomes.
Clunky controls and camera issues.
Unwelcome censorship present.

Reviews (sample size): 123
Helpful reviews: 62%
Unhelpful reviews: 35%
Protest reviews: 3%

86%
Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
14%
Helpful reviews with negative sentiment

Positive points: 148
Negative points: 78
Gameplay points: 23
Perf. points: 13
Rec. points: 39
Misc points: 24

Point	Description	Importance
Timeless classic with nostalgic appeal Description Many reviewers express strong nostalgia and consider the game a timeless masterpiece, often comparing it favorably to the original PS2 release. They appreciate the game retaining its core gameplay and charm, making it enjoyable even after many years. The remaster evokes positive memories and is recommended for both returning fans and new players. Importance 91%	Many reviewers express strong nostalgia and consider the game a timeless masterpiece, often comparing it favorably to the original PS2 release. They appreciate the game retaining its core gameplay and charm, making it enjoyable even after many years. The remaster evokes positive memories and is recommended for both returning fans and new players.	91%
Remaster enhances visuals and controls Description Reviewers highlight the improvements in the remastered version, including enhanced visuals, widescreen support, and clearer FMVs. The PC port is praised for its modern control scheme, customizable options, and overall faithfulness to the original. The upscaled graphics and pre-rendered backgrounds are also well-received. Importance 51%	Reviewers highlight the improvements in the remastered version, including enhanced visuals, widescreen support, and clearer FMVs. The PC port is praised for its modern control scheme, customizable options, and overall faithfulness to the original. The upscaled graphics and pre-rendered backgrounds are also well-received.	51%
Satisfying and improved combat system Description The combat system, particularly the Issen (critical strike) mechanic, is praised for being satisfying and well-executed. Reviewers appreciate the improved controls and weapon switching, which enhance the overall gameplay experience. Executing special moves and landing critical hits are described as enjoyable and rewarding. Importance 41%	The combat system, particularly the Issen (critical strike) mechanic, is praised for being satisfying and well-executed. Reviewers appreciate the improved controls and weapon switching, which enhance the overall gameplay experience. Executing special moves and landing critical hits are described as enjoyable and rewarding.	41%
High replayability with multiple outcomes Description The partner system, multiple endings, and unlockable content contribute significantly to the game's replayability. Reviewers enjoy exploring different character relationships and story paths, encouraging multiple playthroughs to experience all the game has to offer. The game also includes bonus modes and alternate routes. Importance 25%	The partner system, multiple endings, and unlockable content contribute significantly to the game's replayability. Reviewers enjoy exploring different character relationships and story paths, encouraging multiple playthroughs to experience all the game has to offer. The game also includes bonus modes and alternate routes.	25%
All content unlocked from start Description The remaster unlocks all difficulties, costumes, mini-games, and cutscenes from the start. This allows players to immediately access all content and customize their experience. The ability to skip cutscenes is also a welcome addition for those who want to focus on the gameplay. Importance 14%	The remaster unlocks all difficulties, costumes, mini-games, and cutscenes from the start. This allows players to immediately access all content and customize their experience. The ability to skip cutscenes is also a welcome addition for those who want to focus on the gameplay.	14%
Fun, immersive Japanese samurai experience Description Reviewers find the game fun and stress-relieving, comparing it to watching a classic Japanese samurai movie. The game's unique Japanese charm, locations, and Sengoku era setting contribute to its immersive atmosphere. The game is also compared to Resident Evil. Importance 9%	Reviewers find the game fun and stress-relieving, comparing it to watching a classic Japanese samurai movie. The game's unique Japanese charm, locations, and Sengoku era setting contribute to its immersive atmosphere. The game is also compared to Resident Evil.	9%
Quality-of-life updates improve flow Description The game includes quality-of-life updates that maintain the flow and make the game more enjoyable. These upgrades enhance the overall experience and address some of the issues present in the original release. Importance 7%	The game includes quality-of-life updates that maintain the flow and make the game more enjoyable. These upgrades enhance the overall experience and address some of the issues present in the original release.	7%
Runs well on Steam Deck Description The game runs great on Steam Deck, providing a smooth and enjoyable experience on the handheld device. This makes the game accessible to a wider audience and allows players to enjoy it on the go. Importance 6%	The game runs great on Steam Deck, providing a smooth and enjoyable experience on the handheld device. This makes the game accessible to a wider audience and allows players to enjoy it on the go.	6%
Engaging story with endearing characters Description The story balances light-hearted moments with sadness and despair, creating an engaging narrative. The characters are endearing and contribute to the overall emotional impact of the game. Importance 6%	The story balances light-hearted moments with sadness and despair, creating an engaging narrative. The characters are endearing and contribute to the overall emotional impact of the game.	6%