Forget Marvel's Wolverine and God of War Laufey Ive played Onimusha's sword-fighting State of Play demo, and I think it could be the sleeper hit of 2026

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Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:12:15 +0000

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Capcom continues to deliver heavy hits year after year, and it looks like Onimusha Way of the Sword will be another one of them.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Gaming has had an incredibly strong start in 2026, with Pearl Abyss delivering an open-world action-adventure epic in Crimson Desert , IO Interactive surprising fans with its impressive 007 First Light , and Capcom making a splash with Resident
Evil Requiem .

Unsurprisingly, Capcom is in the spotlight yet again, and this time it's because of the new trailer of Onimusha: Way of the Sword that appeared in
Sony 's recent PlayStation State of Play. Not only did we get some new, exciting, and intense sequences to look forward to once the full game
arrives, but a September 25, 2026 release date is now locked in. That's not all, as Capcom blessed its fans yet again with a shadow drop of Onimusha 's demo; I've played 2 hours of it, and I'm fully convinced that we might have one of the best sword fighting games ever on our hands, and a potential GOTY contender in a year that is already absolutely stacked with massive titles. Latest Videos From Watch full video here: Capcom's animations are out of this world Image 1 of 2 (Image credit: Capcom) (Image credit: Capcom) First things first, the Onimusha Way of the Sword demo has one of the best combat animations I've ever seen in any game.

Every movement, small mannerism, or gesture from the game's main protagonist, Miyamoto Musashi, is dripping with personality. You may like Sony's new PlayStation State of Play is set for June 2, and it's promising Pragmata is one of the most original games I've played in years, and I'm not just talking about its unique puzzle combat Best PS5 games: the 30 top PlayStation 5
titles to play in 2026

If the player has just executed an enemy, Musashi will sometimes wipe his sword off balance or nonchalantly, asking for a better challenge. The same stylish but laid-back personality is present in the game's sword clashes.

The best way I can describe it is what From Software's Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice had to offer in terms of sound, visuals, and the weight it adds to combat. Every attack, parry, or block while controlling Musashi feels impactful, and Capcom seems to have nailed the slow and deliberate approach
to combat, just as a samurai would when in combat. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. Image 1 of 2 (Image credit: Capcom) (Image credit: Capcom) Capcom isn't asking players to rush into
combat in Onimusha at a fast pace, although they can if preferred. Instead, this short sample of the game shows that it thrives best when you gradually take on enemies one at a time, creating this special ebb and flow that very few games have captured before.

Fortunately, this isn't a Souls game, so those who aren't happy with
extremely difficult bosses or no difficulty levels won't find any of those issues here. In fact, there are some ways in which standard enemy encounters feel a little too easy on the harder difficulty but there's a strong chance it's because this is a demo, and one that's showcasing very early stages of the game.

With Marvel's Wolverine set for launch in September, and God of War Laufey 's release date still up in the air, 2026 is shaping up to be the best year of gaming in decades, and Capcom's Onimusha: Way of the Sword looks set to be a strong part of why, competing against some of the biggest IPs this fall. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds.



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