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Onimusha: Way of the Sword Combat Reception
Reviewers praise Onimusha: Way of the Sword's parry-based combat system, sound design, and pacing as standing out among modern action games despite general parry-mechanic fatigue.
- Onimusha: Way of the Sword's Parry System Wins Over Skeptics, Reviewers Say
Multiple reviewers who admit fatigue with parry mechanics in modern action games say Capcom's Onimusha: Way of the Sword stands out thanks to layered defensive options, strong sound design, and a slow-building combat system that rewards patience.