Dawn of Dreams turns Onimusha into a sprawling action RPG with five heroes and a gorgeous mythical Japan. Bigger and a touch looser than the originals, yet relentlessly spectacular.
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Category
Action Adventure1 player16+
Description
A fourth Capcom entry released in 2006 (US, Europe), distributed as "Onimusha Dawn of Dreams." Soki, a powerful young samurai, must prevent the return of the Genma in the late Sengoku era. A total formula overhaul with two character co op, a semi open world and faster combat. The last brick of the main franchise on PS2.
Onimusha - Dawn of Dreams review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
3/5
Story
★★★★★
"Solid"
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Massive"
Cutting down hordes of demons across a fantastical Japan unfolds a sweeping action-adventure, rich in dungeons, puzzles and weapons to upgrade. The long main quest is doubled by secret areas, challenges and a tough end-game mode. That generosity, a series peak, earns the title a stubborn reputation as a polished action-adventure.
Technical info
💾3,5 GB📅26/01/2006
Published by Capcom
Onimusha - Dawn of Dreams (PS2) price, value & rarity
Is Onimusha - Dawn of Dreams still worth playing in 2026?
The fourth entry in Capcom's action saga, Onimusha Dawn of Dreams widens the formula with a more open fantastical feudal Japan, dynamic sword combat and a secondary character system of complementary abilities. The spectacular staging, the weapon variety and the snappy pace modernise the series. The sometimes temperamental camera and a certain redundancy of fights temper the adventure. A good action game to recommend for fans of sword combat and spectacular Japanese dark fantasy.
