Onimusha 2: Samurai&s;s Destiny (2025)

"Onimusha 2: Samurai&s;s Destiny is a highly influential classic, one that deserves a lot more love from Capcom than this drab remake has to offer. There was a brilliant opportunity to spoil the player with behind-the-scenes developer content here, but …"

"If you&s;ve never played the original and want to get into the series, you should consider what kind of experience you&s;re getting, and if you&s;ve already played something similar, it&s;s clearly a good idea to play it."

"Playing Onimusha 2 in 2025 has been a surprisingly satisfying experience. Despite its technical limitations from the era, the core of the game remains just as addictive. Its focus on strategic combat, the depth of its characters, and its fascinating …"

"Onimusha 2 Remastered Presents numerous improvements, some targeted changes, and new content, Onimusha 2 is a more engaging experience for new audiences and a more accessible experience for old fans to get a sense of nostalgia. Of course, there are …"

"Onimusha 2: Samurai&s;s Destiny is a nostalgia hit for the ages, but it might struggle to tempt the new crowds."

"An extremely conservative operation. More like a port with extra content than a remaster; a product intended for fans of the saga and fans of the video game&s;s history, but unlikely to appeal to younger gamers."

"A classic with a quality remaster, Onimusha 2: Samurai&s;s Destiny features crisp, enhanced visuals and other improvements like auto-save and new controls. The campiness of the story is endearing, and the action-oriented, Resident Evil-like gameplay holds up after all these …"

"Onimusha 2: Samurai&s;s Destiny is a strong update to a good game. It adds all of the polish and updated features I had wanted. Most of the problems I have with the game are ones that were true of the …"

"I hope Capcom decides to remaster the rest of the series while continuing to reboot the franchise in a title that will be released next year. The truth is, so far, the work bodes well ."

"A solid remaster of Capcom&s;s cult classic."

"Considering how long Onimusha fans have been waiting for Samurai’s Destiny to make a return on modern platforms, the lack of significant bonuses doesn’t feel like a big sticking point. More than anything, it let me finally experience a brilliantly …"

"Even with a mostly no-frills remaster, Capcom succeeds in bringing Onimusha 2 on modern hardwares, so that a new generation of players can appreciate its combat system and rudimentary affinity system. A better game than its predecessor overall, but stil …"

"Some believe that in order to truly "remaster" a game, there has to be a mastered game to begin with, and in the case of Onimusha 2, it certainly (with all due respect) isn&s;t a game that was made with …"

"Onimusha 2: Samurai&s;s Destiny is another excellent addition to Capcom&s;s remastering efforts, keeping all the interesting tension and charm of the original title while allowing it space to flourish with quality of life improvements and gorgeously realised art."

"Onimusha 2 has a lot to be proud of. It was well received by critics and gamers alike in the same year that Grand Theft Auto Vice City and Metroid Prime were released. While I’ve no doubt that there will …"

"This remaster of Onimusha 2: Samurai&s;s Destiny is a great new way to play this timeless samurai tale. Whether you&s;re a fan of the original or a newcomer to the series, don&s;t hesitate to check this one out."

"Onimusha 2 was a great game in its time, but times have changed. It definitely has blemishes that showcase game design from the early 2000s. Still, it was fun revisiting this game and I hope they managed to get the …"

"Of all the Capcom games I have played whose lineage can be traced back to its Resident Evil and Devil May CDevil May Cry 5 (PS4) Reviewry origins, Onimusha 2:"

"Even with the baggage of its PS2 origins, Onimusha 2: Samurai&s;s Destiny is a welcome trip down memory lane."

"It&s;s honourable, in a way, to present the Onimusha 2: Samurai&s;s Destiny remaster mostly unchanged from its original 2002 PS2 version. The visuals have been given a freshen up, and some smart changes – like weapon switching on the fly, …"

"Onimusha 2: Samurai&s;s Destiny is a remaster that does the PS2 original justice and a great experience to whet the appetite before the series&s; revival."

"Some elements of the Onimusha 2 remaster still hold up 23 years after its original release, offering moments of engagement and fun. Others, however, haven&s;t aged as gracefully, and time has taken its toll. As a result, this remaster feels …"

"The Onimusha 2 remaster does exactly what it says on the tin. Sharp visuals breathe new life and color into a cult classic that merits a life beyond the PS2. However, Capcom&s;s dedication to the original experience means that decades-old …"

"Onimusha 2: Samurai&s;s Destiny is a strong, worthy successor to the original that is now at its absolute best on Switch. Some of it feels dated by modern standards, with fixed camera angles that arguably should have been ditched back …"

"While we wait for the release of Onimusha: Way of the Sword in 2026, Capcom returns to the fray and rescues one of the best episodes of the saga, Onimusha 2: Samurai&s;s Destiny. Available on Playstation, Switch, PC and Xbox …"

"Onimusha 2: Samurai&s;s Destiny is a bold sequel that adds RPG elements into the mix and has more of an action focus. Awkward fixed camera angles add unwanted frustration to combat, though, and the new weapon switching mechanic is troublesome …"

"Am I getting older, or are old games getting harder? The answer is both. I fondly remember romping through Onimusha 2: Samurai&s;s Destiny when it..."

"Onimusha 2: Samurai&s;s Destiny represents the design tenants of a bygone era, more often for worse than better."

"Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny was a great game on PS2 and nothing has changed more than 2 decades later. The remaster has the same set of good and bad things, with some quality of life changes and bonuses that will …"

"Onimusha 2: Samurai&s;s Destiny offers a solid dose of nostalgia for hardcore fans of the franchise or those who appreciate the charm of its PS2-era roots. However, if you&s;re seeking a timeless experience backed by consistently strong design, this remaster …"

"Despite the sometimes frustrating fixed camera angles, goofy voice acting, and rushed second half, Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny is one of my favorite games I’ve played this year."

"Onimusha 2: Samurai&s;s Destiny is a very welcome remaster of a great PS2 title that arrives on current platforms with much-needed improvements. Although it still retains some minor issues, fans of adventure and samurai games have a lot of joy …"

"Onimusha 2 is a strange but good action game. There aren’t many things like it, but I’m glad it’s back just the way it is. The swordplay and progression are great and the story is an oddity determined by a …"