Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny remaster launches May 23 – Gematsu

The remastered version of PlayStation 2 title Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny will launch for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC via Steam on May 23, Capcom announced. Here is an overview of the game, via Capcom:Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny is returning. Beyond the classic action-packed gameplay, this remastered version comes equipped with enhanced visuals and an arsenal of new quality-of-life features.These updates include more difficulty settings, including a brand-new “Hell” mode where a single hit spells death, plus the option to enjoy the story by selecting Easy mode from the start. New quality-of-life features also include the ability to swap weapons without pausing the action and the power to choose when Jubei transforms into an Onimusha. This remaster also packs in modern improvements like auto-saves, skippable cutscenes, multiple aspect ratios, and more. This release even expands the in-game gallery with 100 newly added pieces of artwork and the original soundtrack.As a special bonus, players who pre-order Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny or pick up the “Onimusha 1 + 2 Pack” bundle early will include the “Onimusha 2: Orchestra Album Selection Pack,” which features orchestral music tracks and helpful in-game items. Players with save data from the 2019 remaster of Onimusha: Warlords can also unlock a special outfit for Jubei inspired by Samanosuke, the protagonist from the original game.Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny was originally released in 2002 and has become the best-selling entry in the Onimusha series. The story follows a new hero, master swordsman Jubei Yagyu, who sets out on a quest to defeat Nobunaga Oda and his army of demons. Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny features a range of new game mechanics, including an affinity system with Jubei’s allies and branching narrative paths.Watch a new trailer below. View a new set of screenshots at the gallery.EnglishJapaneseFebruary 14 @ 6:30 am – 7:30 am EST February 14 @ 10:00 pm – February 16 @ 3:00 am EST February 21 @ 6:00 am – 7:30 am EST February 24 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm EST © Copyright Gematsu 2008 to 2024. All rights reserved.Reproduction in whole or in part in any form or medium without acknowledgment of Gematsu is prohibited. Use of this site is governed by all applicable laws.Website by 44 Bytes

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