For many, the existence of Onimusha: Way of the Sword will feel like a dream come true. Developer Capcom’s once thought to be forgotten action franchise is returning in 2026, though, and from my preview session at Gamescom 2025, it feels more visceral and atmospheric than ever.
Of course, that’s in no small part thanks to the developer’s proprietary RE Engine. Environments are rendered in exquisite detail, with shafts of light piercing through the forest canopy, and demonic wails and screams from civilians filling the air.
