Onimusha Warlords

Background

Akechi Samanosuke is the samuri warrior who must rescue a kidnapped princess in 16th century feudal Japan during a time when warlords fought for domination. Players obtain gems that add various magical effects such as fire, thunder and wind to weapons.

Features

• Character graphics are created at an average of over 10,000 polygons per character -with realistic emotion and character animation.
  
• Highly detailed 3D rendered backgrounds.
  
• Dramatic storyline blends actual Japanese history with fictional and non-fictional characters.
  
• Background animation technology provides innovative special effects that add even more realism to the game.

Editor's Note:
Recipient of an IGN.COM Editors' Choice Award.
Added on: June 27, 2000

International release dates:
Europe: Jun 1, 01
Japan: Jan 25, 01
Australia: Q1 2002

Official URL

Official Site