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bad game

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: July 23, 2008
Author: Amazon User

the only reason im going to give it 2 instead of one is bc of the quality of graphics but the game playing sucks .. i dont know wat is lamer walking around repetively hacking slashing the same creatures over again or the bosses who are just overgrown blowhards who take a couple of shots u need no real stradegy to beat them ...also, i dont dig the storyline or want a storyline ... i mean ur a japense ninja equiped with japense fine steel u would expect a great fighting game not some cinematic movie clips

Good Start, But Way Too Short

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: February 22, 2008
Author: Amazon User

"Onimusha: Warlords" must've blown people away back in 2001, but time has reared its ugly face on this first entry in a series that has spawned 3 sequels and 1 spinoff fighting game. In many ways, this action title reminds me of "ICO" --- throughly engaging and never dull, but it's over before you know it.

The gameplay is actually very easy to describe if you've played any of the "Resident Evil" games (besides "RE 4"). The player will use the D-Pad to navigate, while using 2 attack buttons to combat enemies. There are even some "RE"-type puzzles and presentation (fixed camera, each room has its own loadtime, documents, etc.). However, unlike Capcom's survival horror franchise, the controls ARE NOT clunky at all. This game is faster-paced, and instantly grabs your attention. There are very few stupid puzzles, and the weapons upgrades & item management is very simple. Even when the game switches characters, or if you're lost...you know that you're supposed to be stuck. "Onimusha" is a very user-friendly title.

"Onimusha" offers the choice of Japanese or Engligh language AND subtitles (a terrific feature). The story is either too simple or too vague, but what I gather is this: As Samanosuke, you once fought along with General Nobunaga until he is killed in combat. Then Nobunaga is soon resurrected by demons to take over the world, and it's up to you to kill him while rescuing a princess. Sadly, the story doesn't get much more detailed than that. This is almost like a Mario story with bloody hack-and-slash in Middle Age Japan.

The story is ultimately what brings "Onimusha: Warlords" down a notch, even though there's a lot to like about it. The combat is easy to master and never gets too complicated. The graphics still hold up well. The music is excellent, and the voice acting is equally strong. But gamers don't get a chance understand the world they're playing in. For a game involving civil war and the supernatural, "Onimusha" is very simple and feels very isolated.

In first paragraph, I compared this game to "ICO". It was deliberately vague about the story, and depended entirely on its gameplay. It featured a massive world and 2 characters you wanted to spend time with, even if you had no idea who they were. "ICO" remains an art-house indie title, and can be forgiven for its 6-hour length.
But "Onimusha" feels like a sucker-punch. We meet several characters who seem important, but are never fully explained. We're thrust into a story we learn only by reading journals. We battle supernatural forces who seem only to exist within the confines of a castle keep. We have much to excited about, but experience very little after only 5 hours. I don't mind games ending with loose ends. "God of War II", "Metal Gear Solid", and "Halo 2" are masterpieces. We didn't mind the ambiguous ending because we knew that an individual entry was a part of a larger universe.

I have yet to play the sequels to this game, and I do intend on purchasing them. But I urge gamers to be careful with this first installment. I paid $4 & Tax at a GameStop store, and I still felt a little jipped. "Onimusha: Warlords" is a solid action game with outstanding presentation. It's never boring and always fun. Just don't expect much after a few hours.

Back in 2001, I would've given "Onimusha: Warlords" (8.75 / 10)
But now it's 2008, and games have evolved. I say (8.25 / 10)

I was crazy to overlook this game!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: January 02, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I always figured Onimusha games were action type stuff. I'm a big survival horror nut, so when I heard about this game being that type of playing experience I figured I had to try it. At the price it goes for I had nothing to lose.
In short, this game is simply awesome. It is pretty (even for now), has a good story, is just plain fun, and pretty easy to control despite what some people have said. I pretty much tolerate games that don't have use of analog sticks (except RPGs), I hardly ever praise them. That said, I had hardly any problems adjusting to the control.
The only thing bad about this game is its shortness. I played through it in about 5-6 hours (counting cutscenes), but I had a blast.

Very Good Game

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: September 01, 2006
Author: Amazon User

I just started this game last night for the first time. I am enjoying it a good deal. :)

Graphics: Great!

Controls: Good, but my only huge complaint is that I really wish that you could use the joy stick. :/

Camera: Same as Resident evil games, which is fine but, I kind of wish I had a little control.

Combat: Terrific! I love the lock on button. Makes fighting multiple enemies easy and smooth.

Story: Yep! :)

Dubbing: Terrible and laughable!! LOL I HIGHLY recommend playing this game in Japanese with English subtitles. :D

Overall: Great! I recommend it! ^_^

Eyecandy with brains. Great game with beautiful graphics, good action and interesting puzzles

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: March 06, 2006
Author: Amazon User

GENERALLY
this game is the best you can lay your hands on, specially if you are into nice swords (specially the thirdone =), moderate share of action and puzzles, like to find all kind of items, upgrade, and last but not least: enjoy the Japanese historical scenery in background.
Very nice graphics, very good storyline, not too easy, not too hard, couple of different characters which game switches for you in couple of places.

CONTROLS
There is nothing wrong with controls at all, once you get used to them in beginning. Couple of moves and you are into it. No problem what so ever.
Besides, the game gives you opportunity to learn to use everything in beginning, without any boring teachers talk or long separate tutorials.

SOUND
Good sound that works nicely togehter with this game.
The only thing I do not like is that you CAN'T
choose JAPANESE SPEACH on it.
I believe I speak for quite few people out there when I say that it would be cool to have original talk/sound on games, specially when it is specifically into certain culture; when games are restricted to region; and when chipping is hard to do, impossible or illegal.

There should be at least this option to choose in every game: original language with and without subtitles!!

RECOMMENDATIONS
I recommend this game to everybody as best game TO OWN, and definitely continue with it.
Have fun!! :)

Giving this a weak 3 stars

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: February 07, 2006
Author: Amazon User

I bought this game and finished it recently. Not a big fan. There's a major reason there's a million copies of this game in the bargain bin of any used game store.

I've never played the Resident Evil games myself so I'm not used to the choppy control style and the lack of platforming (no jumping period). The cinematics were wonderful and dramatic. Whoever designed the visuals deserves a raise, but I HATE the controls. The worst thing about the control is that manuevering is a 2 step process instead of a more intuitive and efficient 1 step process.

For example, let's say you want your character to walk to the right. You must FIRST rotate him in the direction you want to go THEN press forward on the directional pad (this ain't an FPS). He rotates way too slow. They try and compensate for this by using another button to pull off a quick 180 turn, also your character will often automatically face the next enemy the AI thinks you will want to strike. When you're surrounded by three enemies, your disadvantage is compounded. Some may say this is challenging, I just call it what it is, crappy play control. Also, the fact that you can simply just tap the attack button and watch your character slice several enemies in sequence without doing anything else is not a plus in my book. I want a game that actually requires me to play it, not tap a button mindlessly. I think this exemplifies the meaning of the term "button mashing".

If you want an action packed and cinematically impressive hack-'em-up I highly recommend "God of War". [see my other reviews] The gameplay was loads better and just as impressive graphically if not moreso. Plus, you can jump, and there is a moderate amount of platforming thrown in for variety.

I paid $5 for this and was disappointed.

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 2 / 4
Date: December 21, 2005
Author: Amazon User

Good:
You get a free case for the CD?

Bad.
No jump button.
Linear game play (You use a button to access doors and stairs, what is this 1985?)
Clunky controls. Its like driving an RC car where you have to mentally reverse your thinking when the car is coming toward you versus going away. This is totally lame and makes the game practically unplayable.
Did I mention no jump button?

I paid $5 and would have had more fun had I kept the money and A) made a paper airplane with it or B) set it on fire and watched the delightful glow.

Buy Devil May Cry 3 and have a blast. Avoid this one

Resident Evil meets Way of the Samurai

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: November 08, 2005
Author: Amazon User

Onimusha: Warlords - Circa 2001

GOOD:
- A nicely styled samurai horror/fantasy
- An original story, based loosely on Japanese history
- Cool samurai-sword combat

BAD:
- This game is sort of showing it's age, from the Luke-warm voice acting to the controls
- Not for those who don't like survival horror games

IF IT FITS YOUR TASTE:
- A Samurai game that plays like a survival horror
- Magic and fantasy are a pretty big part of the story
- Some backtracking and "fetch the key" quest, but over all very well paced and enjoyable

GAME ITS MOST ASSOCATED TOO:
- Onimusha 2: Samurai Destiny
- Onimusha 3: Demon Siege
- Resident Evil: Code Veronica X

ADDITIONAL NOTES:
- This game is also for Xbox but it is called Gemma Onimusha
- When Capcom was first making this game there was a glitch that make enemies fly into the air after being hit (it was later fixed and taken out before release), well one day while in development the programming team for another upcoming Capom title sat in on the very early build of this game and tried it out, turns out they liked the glitch so much (the same one which the Onimusha team later removed) that they added it to there upcoming game which later turned out to be Devil May Cry

Pretty good, overall

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: September 27, 2005
Author: Amazon User

I'm not a big fan of the archaic Resident Evil controls and gameplay, but Onimusha manages to utilize the control scheme for a faster paced action game with some adventure and puzzle elements. It's very satisfying, and if you can find it for the right price, it is certainly worth it. Some may complain about the length, so I don't recommend spending more than 10 dollars on the game.

ITS legal murder but i liked it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: January 08, 2005
Author: Amazon User

when you had one of those hard days at work this the kind of game you come home too and just relieve stress,i know the puzzles sucks , but the game play is awesome yeaaaah!!! what can i say the graphics is beautiful and i will not comment on the character bad lip sync hey!!!!!!! i don't care , this game is fun violence plain and simple and i like that, sorry!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and some of the boss characters are great all in all this deserve a 4 stars laterzzzzzz...........

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