Considering the game was originally designed with a 4:3 aspect ratio in mind, the 16:9 support is a case of simply stretching and zooming the image. With this new release, Capcom has enhanced the visual quality of the backgrounds and allows the player to select between 16:9 or 4:3 aspect ratio. Featuring pre-rendered backgrounds, Onimusha’s presentation is very much a relic of its early PS2 origins. The similarities with Resident Evil extend to the game’s visual presentation, fixed camera angles, and control scheme. These souls can be used to upgrade swords and better prepare Samanosuke for the threats that await.

To aid in his quest, Samanosuke is bestowed a gauntlet that allows him to absorb the souls of the demons he defeats in battle. The premise of Onimusha is that Nobunaga Oda has been resurrected by demons, princess Yuki has been kidnapped by the demons, and Samanosuke must save her before she is sacrificed. Featuring superior visuals, a new soundtrack, and improved controls, Onimusha: Warlords is a thrill to revisit on modern home consoles – though it may fall just short of being considered the definitive edition. After having placed the franchise in retirement for the last decade, Capcom has resurrected the series with the new HD enhanced Onimusha: Warlords for Nintendo Switch, PS4, and Xbox One. Onimusha: Warlords first saw release in 2001 as a PlayStation 2 exclusive but, as luck would have it, Capcom brought the game to Microsoft’s Xbox the following year with new content and enhancements with the release of Genma Onimusha.

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