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Didn't see this coming

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: October 15, 2002
Author: Amazon User

To start off, let it be known that I've never played the first Onimusha. That said, I'm actually shocked at how much fun I'm having. I never tire of fighting and I can deal with the puzzles. Sometimes the puzzles are too easy{but hey, at least they don't do it dirty and make it so its impossible without a strategy guide} You can level up your weapons and armor, which aside from greater power will also alter their appearance. YES !
{Perhaps that was possible on the first, I wouldn't know} Also, when you buy a friend weapons or armor you actually get to see them using or wearing it later in the game. I must however point out the flaws now. The camera angles{ I'm sure you already knew that} As well as the control. Personally I'm not a fan of the {Resident Evil} type controls. I'd much rather it control like {Devil May Cry}. All in all I can't seem to put it down. I am progressing through it quite quickly though. Considering I don't usually play survival horrors, those who do will beat it very fast. Though the replay value is pretty high, do to the character interaction.

The best Samurai game!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: October 20, 2002
Author: Amazon User

Onimusha Warlords was an awesome game, and now Capcom has done it again with Onimusha 2. You'll see some familiar areas in Onimusha 2 that you have encountered in Onimusha Warlords, but that's ok! You'll have fun slicing and bashing your enemies with four powerful weapons (Thunder Sword, Ice Lance, Wind Lance, and Earth Hammer), plus the extremely powerful Rekka Ken (Fire Sword).

The graphics have been immensly improved in Onimusha 2. The enemies have also been improved. It is not quite that easy to eliminate your opponents any more, which makes the game even more fun. It is great going up against an opponent twice your size and trying to have a one on one battle. You'll love using the Earth Hammer on larger opponents, because it does hurt them! The thud sounds from the Earth Hammer striking your opponent is amazing! It's fun watching the demons drop to their knees after being demolished by the Earth Hammer!

Another great aspect of this game is that there are four characters in addition to Jubei (the Samurai you will be playing with). You have the opportunity to play with these characters throughout the game, with a great storyline. Definately buy this game. You'll never get tired of playing it! I just keep playing it to fight demons over and over again!

A great game, despite some minor flaws.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: December 01, 2002
Author: Amazon User

Onimusha 2 is a great game, pure and simple. For those who have played and enjoyed the first game, Onimusha: Warlords, you will be in for a treat. Gameplay is essentially the same, but the graphics and the story are even better.

The game pits you as Jubei Yagyu (really Yagyu Jubei Mitsuyoshi - a real historical swordsman, son of the great Shinkage ryu swordsman Yagyu Tajima Munenori), on a mission to avenge the death of your clan. Along the way you receive the aid of one of four other characters, who you must first befriend by trading gifts. Each character has his/her own distinctive tastes, and you must choose wisely in order to keep them all happy. At first I thought this aspect of the game was gimicky, but I must admit that I rather enjoyed it. It is just another one of the puzzle-solving pieces that you must perform in this game.

The graphics are top-notch, with lush backgrounds and beautifully-rendered characters. The dubbing/voice acting is pretty bad, but no worse than in any dubbed samurai movie (which is why I always recommend watching foreign movies with subtitles--I wish Capcom would have done that with this game).

Some might complain that the game is too short. If you are like me - a part-time gamer who plays a few minutes here and there when I have the chance - then this won't be a problem. It seemed like a fine length to me.

The one thing that bugs me about this game is the demon thing. I know, I know, it is a game in part about demons and monsters. But for a game set in feudal Japan, you'd think they would use traditional Japanese mythological creatures, such as tengu. Most of the enemies you meet are fine, but the bosses are just plain wierd. They have strange, very non-Japanese sounding names. And what is with the robots you meet in the gold mine? For someone like me, who is into traditional Japanese culture and martial arts, it detracted a bit from the game. But that's what Capcom is al about, right? Just look at Devil May Cry and the first Onimusha.

If you can put up with the odd camera angles and with the absolutely terrible controls (which, once you get to know, are passable at least), then go out and get this game. Hardcore gamers who like to finish in one or two sittings should rent. Those who take their time, or who like samurai games (even ideosyncratic ones), would do well to buy.

Jubei Lives in Onimusha.....

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: June 08, 2004
Author: Amazon User

This is the 1st Onimusha that I really play and finished. I love it so much.... The weapons, gameplay, plot and so much more.... But most of all is the entire onimusha settings, fighting demon enemies.... locations, cut scene, characters involved, simply breath taking... I have not enjoyed a great like onimusha for such a long time... I will continue to embrace it. Highly recommended....

This a good way to past your time!!!!! (SOME MAY DISAGREE)

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: August 26, 2005
Author: Amazon User

If u are a gamer this is definetly a good series for your collection (ONIMUSHA SERIES)i can't help but wonder why Capcom refuses to listen to logic the directioinal buttons suck as a main control please!!! Capcom make the anolog joystick an option, ok!!! now back to the game, well the graphics was very pleasant to watch oh i really loved some of the cutscence, this version however fail to capture me as part1 did but all the same it was great.
The characters really did not satistfy intelectual vanities / curiousity, at times the evironment looked familiar, well maybe it's just me ,at times the characters lacked purpose, and at other times served a purpose well maybe. all in all this a good way to past some time hacking and gashing demons, blood ,guts and simple puzzles (what puzzles????)a little to short for me but i give a 4 star (obviously duuuuuuuuuuh)laters folks and gamers..........

Lots of wow for a PS2 game

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: September 29, 2005
Author: Amazon User

In all fairness the game was done on prerendered backgrounds, but even so I do have to applaud Capcom because even on my "so big it ruins everything" TV this game come off as very polished. I imagine that RE 4 for PS2 will be comparable to this, not a perfect replica of what can be done with the superior technology behind GameCube and Xbox, but pretty darn close. What I felt was the best part was the games near complete lack of jaggies. The anti aliasing was so well done that if this game had run in high resolution it would have blown everyone away. Now I realize that with prerendered sceneries that makes it easier to focus on character detail but still, even though this is an older game it came out quite nicely on my TV.
Game play mechanics still need work though. Capcom needs to ditch the tank like movement, especially for an action heavy title like this. In the last battle for instance, I wanted so badly to be able to strafe from side to side... but no... I could not. Regardless the controls are thankfully more responsive than most of the Resident Evil games ever were, so it still gets the job done. By and large game play is similar to the original, a lot of hacking and slashing with a few interesting but solvable without a guide book puzzles. Regardless it's still a lot of fun.
The story is not as strong as the original's but took me about two hours longer to get through, and features many different "paths" that can alter the story a number of different ways which does add some replay value.
Where this game succeeds most, however, is in making you eager to get your hands on the third installment... I was planning on playing a GCN title next but I might have to change that plan a bit, as now I'm eager to see what the 3rd of this so far amazing trilogy has to offer. Defiantly get this one.

Wanbli Wakina

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: November 14, 2002
Author: Amazon User

To date, the best game I've discovered so far. I'm not going to analyze this game to the point of no return. However, I will say this: after playing the first Onimusha, I didn't think that the graphics could get any better for any game. Then II came out. The story line is quite impressive, even more so than the first game, which is ironic since II was written before I. The 'extra features' for this game are an added plus as well. This is the first time I've ever seen a 'making of' for a video game, and it's also pretty cool. There's alternate games for Onimusha II, much like it's predecessor, but on a far bigger scale. Overall, if you like an action/adventure game with a lot of role-playing and some very cool weapons with an addictive story, check this game out. I am very much looking forward to Onimusha III. Between 1 & 10, I give it an ELEVEN!

best

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: December 01, 2002
Author: Amazon User

This game is the best game in the world.
I couldnt stop playing it.It has more weapons
than the first and longer.The bosses are the best to.
This game is a must buy playstation 2 game.It is one of
the best i have ever played.And the graphics are
amazing.I hope they make an onimusha 3 becouse i will get
it when it comes out.

Onimusha is back with a bang

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: June 26, 2003
Author: Amazon User

This would surely be the best game on the PS2 if it were just a little bit longer. I have to warn you, if you're looking for a fun game, then you've found it, but if you don't like short games maybe you should reconsider buying this. Personally, I have never played such a great a game and I would recommend it to any Capcom fan. It's like Street Fighter, Final Fantasy, and Resident Evil all in one game, so if you like any of those(and don't mind how short the game is) buy Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny right now!

Graphics - 10
Sound - 9.8
Difficulty - 9
Gameplay - 10
Length/Lasting Appeal - 6.5

OVERALL - 9.3

I still like the first one a little better

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: July 22, 2003
Author: Amazon User

The graphics and gameplay are very very good. The way the rain and the ocean looked was really awesome.

But the reason why I give this only 4 stars is because the other characters in the game are just so annoying!!!! The lines are weak and stupid!!!!! I mean did people back then in that country really act like that???????? Jubei had too much of a deep voice. I really didn't much care about the fat man's sad story. The guy with the gun was trying way too hard to be a badass. Gogandantess was right about the girl being weak. And I hate it when characters fall in love with only knowing each other only a day or a few hours. People don't fall in love like that.

I found Jubei to be to headstrong. Too gun-ho in fighting. He took on the bad guys way to early. And he cared a little too much for that one demon who kept repeating name. That scene where Godandantess is dieing was sooooo F***ING stupid!!!!

I like Samanosuke better!!!!!! And if there was a Samanosuke V.S. Jubei. Samanosuke would win that fight!!! I can't wait until he comes back in the 3rd one.

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