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A nice little bit of nostalgia...
Onimusha, produced and developed by Capcom, is essentially Resident Evil with samurai. The story takes place during the period of Warring States in feudal Japan (mid-to-late 1500's). The games make references to several real-life battles and historical figures, including the main villain of the series: Oda Nobunaga. The main protagonists, Samanosuke and Jubei Yagyu, are also loosely based on actual samurai who lived in this period.
Gameplay wise, this series is really showing its age. The first game, Onimusha: Warlords, was based on the gameplay of the Resident Evil franchise on the original PlayStation. Movement is controlled with the directional pad and basic attacks and magic attacks use the square and triangle, respectively. Something that makes this game stand out from the Resident Evil series, is the ability absorb the souls of fallen enemies (circle). After you've accumulated a certain amount of souls, you can upgrade your weapons and magic power. Which gives the game an RPG feel to it. Something that was further expanded upon in the sequels.
Ultimately, I probably wouldn't recommend this to anyone who considers themselves a "casual gamer", as the gameplay is really a blast from the past and it may be a little hard to get into. But if your like me, you sold your original copies and want to play through them again, then I'd recommend this. Or, if you like incredible art direction and cutscenes, then I definitely think you should check this out. Though $30 is a bit steep for games that are 7-4 years old ($20 would have been more sensible).
An Overall "OK" Capcom Compilation.
Onimusha Essentials is the latest in Capcom's line of compilation packages, following releases like Resident Evil 10th Anniversary Collection (GameCube) and Devil May Cry 5th Anniversary Collection (PS2). However, Onimusha Essentials should only appeal to those that do not own any of the first three games.
Those familiar with Capcom's compilation sets know what to expect. The packaging is nicely detailed and contains all three games in their original cases. However, the exclusion of 2006's Dawn of Dreams, the fourth installment in the series, detracts heavily from the value of the package. Why Capcom chose to limit the compilation to three games is questionable, but the original and third games make Onimusha Essentials tempting for those looking for solid Action and beautiful graphics.
The original Onimusha was one of the PS2's earliest successes, along with The Bouncer (Squaresoft, now Square-Enix) and Zone of the Enders (Konami). While the second game included several unnecessary elements, it retained much of the series' appeal. The third game brought back only the elements that made the original memorable, and reworked the graphics engine to create a fully 3D experience on the PS2.
Though the initial impact of the original Onimusha has long passed, those willing to spend the money will still find a satisfying experience in Onimusha Essentials. However, the omission of Dawn of Dreams makes the price of this compilation harder to stomach.
GREAT COLLECTION!
THESE GAME TRULY ROCK! I HAVE BEATEN ALL 3 AND DECIDED TO TRADE THEM IN BEFORE THIS COLLECTION CAME OUT. NOW IM THINKING ABOUT PURCHASING THIS COLLECTION DUE TO THE NICE BOX THEY COME IN. JUST LIKE THE DEVIL MAY CRY COLLECTION, THIS WILL ALSO BE A COLLECTIBLE ITEM!
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