Look, let's be honest, after two decades in the dark, the Onimusha series is finally back with 'Onimusha: Way of the Sword', currently sitting pretty with a 'Very Positive' (86% positive) rating on Steam.

Capcom's action title Onimusha: Way of the Sword officially launched on September 4. The game is set in an Edo period Kyoto consumed by dark miasma, revolving around the subjugation of 'Genma'—grotesque monsters crawling straight out of the underworld to terrorise humanity.

The protagonist is Miyamoto Musashi, a martial artist chasing the absolute pinnacle of swordsmanship. Designed after the likeness of Japanese actor Toshiro Mifune, the overall character dialogue, direction, and cutscenes channel the unmistakable vibe of a classic jidaig剧 period drama. Musashi is somewhat laid-back yet fiercely righteous, dropping cheeky jokes while flying into a rage to stop 'Sasaki Ganryu', who tries to grow stronger by sacrificing others.

Combat mechanics centre around Musashi's swordsmanship and the Oni Gauntlet. The gauntlet slashes down enemies, sucks up their souls, and converts them into raw energy to make Musashi even stronger. Capcom has packed in plenty of katana-fuelled action, letting players pull off Issen by dodging precisely at the nick of time, parry with exact timing to expose enemy openings, or trade blows in weapon clashes to deal massive damage.

As of September 5, Onimusha: Way of the Sword holds a 'Very Positive' (86% positive) score on Steam. Reviews are glowing with praise, with players noting, "The feel of dodge Issen and collapse Issen is simply sublime," "The core plot and side tales blend together remarkably well," "Musashi's facial expressions and lines are utterly hilarious and entertaining," and "The action captures that breathless sensation of waiting for a split second to cut down foes."