Onimusha 2 remaster review - authentic to a fault

Remember Onimusha? You should. The brainchild of Keiji Inafune, it could be considered the precursor to Devil May Cry, Sekiro, and Nioh. To my mind, it’s ‘required reading’ for anyone whose interests sit at the intersection of PlayStation, Capcom, and character action. However, up until last year, Onimusha was consigned to cult status – once record-breaking, now a footnote in the legacy of games that came after. But before we get to see what a new Onimusha looks like, Capcom has graced us with a surprise aperitif: an Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny remaster. Continue reading Onimusha 2 remaster review - authentic to a fault MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best samurai games, Best horror games, Best action-adventure games

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Onimusha 2 remaster review - authentic to a fault

Remember Onimusha? You should. The brainchild of Keiji Inafune, it could be considered the precursor to Devil May Cry, Sekiro, and Nioh. To my mind, it’s ‘required reading’ for anyone whose interests sit at the intersection of PlayStation, Capcom, and character action. However, up until last year, Onimusha was consigned to cult status – once record-breaking, now a footnote in the legacy of games that came after. But before we get to see what a new Onimusha looks like, Capcom has graced us with a surprise aperitif: an Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny remaster.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best samurai games, Best horror games, Best action-adventure games