Shin Onimusha Dawn of Dreams is the Japanese cut of Onimusha 4. Five heroes, a vivid mythical Japan and a more RPG-leaning format. Spectacular, generous and a real treat.
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Action Adventure1 player16+
Description
A Capcom action-adventure released in 2006, the original Japanese edition of Shin Onimusha Dawn of Dreams. The fourth main entry in the Onimusha franchise in Japan, with a new hero Soki and a controllable companion system. Improved sword combat, more open exploration and actor Akira Yuki as the protagonist's stand-in. Original Japanese edition (id 3905 in the West).
Shin 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
Shin Onimusha - Dawn of Dreams (PS2) price, value & rarity
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
Q1 damagedQ6 completeQ10 new
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Is Shin Onimusha - Dawn of Dreams still worth playing in 2026?
The fourth major entry in Capcom's saga, Shin Onimusha - Dawn of Dreams closes the main arc with more ambitious action, a new hero Hideyasu and a partner system letting you switch between characters of distinct styles. The snappy sword combat, the haunted feudal Japan mood and the soul absorption stay the series' hallmark. The repetition and a sometimes uneven production weigh on it. A good action game for fans of katana combat and of the Onimusha saga.
