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Not much fun at all

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 3 / 4
Date: May 14, 2002
Author: Amazon User

Well, first of all let me say that I am glad that I rented this game. This is the first game that I rented when I bought my xbox. If I hadn't purchased another game with my xbox, I might have regretted my purchase.
It is true that the graphics are nice, but I am finding the game to be nearly unplayable. The first problem is with the control system. I do not like using the directional pad to move my character. I do not like the fact that whatever direction the awkward camera angles have me facing, I have to push up to move forwards. Perhaps I am not used to such controls, but I believe that controls should be intuitive. In this I mean that the character should move in the direction in which the control is pointed.
A second problem is with the camera angles. It is really annoying when, during battle, the camera angle changes and you can no longer see your attackers. It also seems to me that the angle changes are too frequent for fluid game play.
The third problem is with the saving system. In something this difficult it is frustrating to only be able to save at fixed points in the game. Occasionally I found myself having to redo large sections of the game because I was not able to save often.
I am sure that a purchaser of this game will derive some satisfaction from this game if they have the time to learn the awkward controls. Unfortunately I do not have that sort of time.

Genma Onimusha is amazing

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: June 06, 2002
Author: Amazon User

This game is amazing. Onimusha is not too long of a game and not too short of a game. The difficulty level set on normal is the perfect setting. The graphics are great. I loved the story line and I have yet to see a game with a better ending. The only game/s that I've played that would even compare to the quality of the story line would be the final fantasys for the PS. To anybody that doesn't have this game...BUY IT! After completing the game It still wasn't good enough because after you beat It you realize how much more there is in the game that you haven't seen yet. I still play it today and It's been a few months since I've beat it. So if anybody is wondering how the replay quality of the game is...I give it five out of five stars just like I rated it. The creatures in the game...including the bosses were extraordinary. I LOVED the last boss. The size, the form, and even the sound effects of him were amazing. He really topped Genma Onimusha off to be an excellent game. So all that I am saying is buy this game and you will not be disappointed.

Onimusha at its best!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: July 29, 2003
Author: Amazon User

This is a great game. From playing the playstation 2 versions you are expecting it to be good. This game harnesses the graphic capabilitys of the xbox. This is like onimusha 1 1/2. This game is like onimusha 2, If you get 5 green orbs you turn into onimusha and become invincible for a short period of time. Another great thing is it has the challenging puzzles that make you think in order to get valuable items. This game will take a long while to beat, their are always places you can easily pass by. The graphics are alot better than in the playstation 2 version which is also a plus. So dont be hesitant to get this game if you can find it it is well worth the money.

Simply, Very Well Done

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: February 14, 2002
Author: Amazon User

Having not been much of a fan of the original incarnation that was released back on the PlayStation 2 a year ago due to it being short-lived, I entered Genma Onimusha (a mere upgrade, not sequel, to its predecessor) as a person who's played and beaten the original would. And that, of course, being the "it's no big deal to see and play an upgraded version" feeling.

If you've played the original, you're not going to find much new here that would make you want to pick this title up, as it still is basically the same game with only minor enhancements. But if you haven't, then Genma Onimusha is the game for you. And for those familiar with the Resident Evil series control, you'll feel right at home.

The story behind Genma is exactly as its younger PS2 brother: playing as two characters - Samanosuke and Kaede (meaning "female ninja") - in a demon congested Feudal Japan in search of the princess who has been turned up missing, it is your mission to save and protect the young princess by all means. And much like Buffy of another mother, this place has some freaky stuff going down.

Resident Evil fans will find themselves at home with this game, as the control scheme is set up identical to that of the renowned RE series (up is always forward, down is backwards, etc.). For those of unfamiliar with the series this will take some time to get use to and may become a pain, especially if you prefer the more linear games, where the directional pad corresponds to the direction in which your character is currently facing. Characters still seem to move rather slow and groggy-like and it takes forever for your character to do a complete 360 degree spin. This becomes a problem in heavy battles where your enemies are attacking from all sides. Luckily, though, the game has a button that makes your character perform a 180 degree spin for quick attacks.

An arsenal of ninja style weapons, ranging from swords to bow and arrows, is available at your disposal. Samanosuke is even equipped with a demon gauntlet on his right arm that he gets from the spirits, which allows him to absorb the souls of the demons he kills. These souls can then be used for customizing your weapons with added abilities and strength.

By all means being a great game, Genma falters in that its short, repetitive and just plain gets old rather fast. After all, it is old. After playing Capcom's latest for the PS2, Devil May Cry, Genma really only made me want to go back and play that game yet another time due to the game's similarities and the fact that DMC is obviously a superior game. As a matter of fact, I did go back and play it.

If you haven't picked up the original, this is definitely worth a look. If you're a great gamer who will sit through the game for a few hours to play it then the game is more of a rental for you because within those few hours somewhere you will have most likely beaten the game. Genma Onimusha is still a game like no other for the Xbox though and is worth your attention after heeding its shortcomings.

Onimusha's high production values are easily apparent

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: June 05, 2002
Author: Amazon User

I've always had a love for samurai and ninja games and Genma Onimusha is a welcome addition to my collection. The game follows the story of Samanosuke and his quest to find the princess. As you can tell, Onimusha has a very basic and cliched storyline, but still ends up being an interesting experience. The game is very action oriented and resembles Resident Evil in both control and presentation. The fighting system is reasonably good and the character animation is fluid and realistic. I must note that the game is quite HARD and can get frustrating quite often. I should also note that Onimusha is a pretty short game. I finished it in about three days. The game doesn't offer much replay value, but the general presentation of the game is very well implemented and keeps the game interesting throughout your quest. I don't want to sound too negative, though. The music is very well orchestrated and the sound effects are appropriate, though some of the voice acting is a little strange at times. If you liked Resident Evil, but always thought it should have more action, it would be a good decision to pick up Genma Onimusha.

Can only recommend this for the hardcore gamer

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: April 03, 2004
Author: Amazon User

I like survival horror games and I like samurai games so I thought this would be a pretty good game. After playing it for a couple of weekends, I can' t fully recommend it to the casual gamer.

First off, the control scheme never really gelled with me. It wasn't difficult to manuever around but it never completely felt natural to me...paticularly when you are engaged in battle.

Because of that, the game seem unnaturally difficult --especially the boss fights. The worst character to deal with was this seemlying unstoppable demonic doll which flys around in the air.

I've played a lot of games before but I never felt so frustrated like this one. There were times I wanted to smash my controller on to the ground.

I give this game points on the great graphics and sound but you may want to rent this one before buying.

The Better Version for The Xbox

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: July 26, 2006
Author: Amazon User

I own the Onimusha for the PS2, and for the Xbox, and I definetly noticed some good differences, and changes.
First off the game Onimusha in general is simply one of the greatest games ever created. From Onimusha 1-4 is a pleasure to play for each minute, and I believe Genma Onimusha definetly is even better than the original. For example, I saw a noticable change in the graphics, which were MUCH more clear and simply better than the original for PS2.
Not only a difference in this, but the gameplay has actually changed noticably. Simply just a great game and incredibly fun to play. Here would be my ratings if I were to rate the game:

Graphics: 10/10
Better, improved, and one of the nicer looking games for the Xbox.

Gameplay: 9/10
The only reason why I didn't give it a 10 is because it DOES NOT SUPPORT ANOLOG! Thats why the gameplay is slightly linear, and hard to play at first since it is not and anolog game when most games I play DO support anolog, including Onimusha 3, and 4.

Sound: 8/10
If you notice, the sound is a little fuzzy, and not as clear as it should be.

Music: 10/10
The music in Onimusha is always awsome.

Story: 10/10
Incredible story and charcters.

Overall: 10/10
Simple just a GREAT game, just like its sequals.

If you are reading this review and you currently do not have the game, do yourself a favor AND GET IT NOW!!!!! A highly recommended game.

It's...how can I put it...WHACK!!

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 3 / 7
Date: March 06, 2002
Author: Amazon User

Can you imagine my disappointment after opening this game having realized it was developed by Capcom (the folks who brought to you Street Fighter vs. Marvel). At first I thought those who considered this game difficult were just whining because Xbox is infamous for it's lack of cheats, but I should have heeded their warning. It's difficult, but for no apparent reason. The characters only move left, right, forward, and back - an incredible limitation (and a shameful flaw for the developers at Capcom) when backed into a four-corner hustle (that's hip-hophonics for "cornered" for the less cultured). The sword play is limited (reminiscent of Wyle E. Coyote with a cleaver) and the character's lack of agility forces you to repeatedly restart the game after taking a beating from the various bosses. Did I mention the sophomoric graphics? Capcom did a half-"you-know-what" in this regard; I've seen better animation on 'South Park'. Ignore the high rating noted on this site and save your [money]...

Casual gamer - very difficult

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 2 / 4
Date: March 23, 2002
Author: Amazon User

This game is too difficult. I'm a casual gamer, but after playing Max Payne and Halo, I just couldn't get used to the controls. I gave up playing after about 2 hours. It was annoying. I found the movement in the previous games easy to master. GO requires you to spend a lot of time becoming comfortable with just moving around (I don't like the D-pad). The program also doesn't spend much time teaching you how to move and fight in the game environment. Upon getting killed you need to restart from the previous save point which might require replaying large segments of the game. I found it more frustating than fun. I wasted my money on this one.

This game is awesome

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: February 03, 2002
Author: Amazon User

This game is much better than the PS2 version. So don't listen to the guy in the previous review, he is obiviously a gamecube fun, and apparently thinks all games disks must be small enough to fit into a gamecube to be good.
The graphics are much improved over the PS2 version, and the action is much faster. There are more monsters on the screen on the same time. There are a lot of extras, even if you played the PS2 version before you should at least give this a try.

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