Onimusha 2 is an epic story that blends magical realism with accurate historical accounts of 16th century Feudal Japan. It offers the most in-depth adventure in Capcom's samurai action series. Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny begins 10 years following the events in Onimusha: Warlords, after Nobunaga, an infamous Japanese warlord, has brutalized a village. Players take the role of the hero, a young warrior and master of theYagyu Shinkage sword fighting style, who seeks revenge against Nobunaga and to uncover his destiny.
Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny is the highly anticipated sequel to Onimusha: Warlords, for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system. Based on this award winning, multi-million selling blockbuster, Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny takes the series to an entirely new level. Major achievements include more expansive environments to explore, new character interactions, enhanced swordplay and over twice the volume of animated movies. In a revolutionary use of talent, Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny "brings-to-life" the late, famous Japanese actor, Yusaku Matsuda (known for his numerous works including the 1989 film Black Rain) as the main character and hero, Jubei Yagyu.
Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny boasts the following features:
Explore new and diverse environments - Outside the castle walls players will travel around the Town of Imasho, a lively old gold rush town, the Sacred Place of the Oni Clan over run with demons, as well as foggy canyons, hidden forests, a gold mine, caves and more.
Players can simply execute a new set of sword moves called 'Ohgi' or 'esoteric fighting'to execute devastating combos using a simplistic control scheme.
Onimusha 2 will feature twice the amount of CG story line movies. Capcom has employed the talents of live-action movie actors to add facial and movement realism as well as an actual stage director to ensure overall realism and continuity.
Revolutionary character interaction - Players can gain access to the new fighting skills of not only the main character but up to four unique sub-characters.
Features world-renowned music from composer Taro Iwashiro.
Epic story blends magical realism with accurate historic accounts.
The most epic adventure in Capcom's samurai action series.