Onimusha 3: Demon Siege | PlayStation 2 | PS2

About the Game

Onimusha 3: Demon Siege is a 3D action game set in 16th century Japan and present day France. After confronting Nobunaga at the Honnō-ji Temple Samanosuke is defeated in a battle that follows between him and the Genma leader. Before Nobunaga can kill him he is whisked to present day Paris where he soon discovers that the Genma have invaded the city. Here he meets the Frenchman Jacques Blanc (modeled after actor Jean Reno) and saves him form a group of Genma.

Gameplay & Core Systems

In the game players take control of Samanoske and Jacques and later on in certain areas Michelle (Jacques' girlfriend). At its core, the gameplay involves mostly defeating a large number of normal enemies as well as bosses. Both Samanoske and Jacques can absorb the souls of defeated monsters to upgrade their weapons and armor. Sometimes items have to be retrieved before players can advance and occasionally small puzzles have to be solved. A major part of the experience is a new control scheme and a fully 3D graphic engine, as opposed to the 2D pre-rendered graphics of the first two.

Standout Features

• Michelle can’t be upgraded but she can absorb souls through a neckless that can later be transferred to Samanoske or Jacques.
• Samanoske can use three Oni swords, Jacques has three Oni whips and a hand gun to finish of enemies and Michelle can use guns and grenades.
• Jacques: The Tengu Ako has been tasked by the Oni to help Jacques and Samanoske and can transport herself and items between the two different times.

Presentation & Atmosphere

The music is a combination of European-style orchestral writing and Japanese instruments.

Audio support includes Dolby Digital 5.1 and Dolby Pro Logic II.