Onimusha Way of the Sword Launch: 86 Metacritic, 94% Recommend [2026]
Sunday, September 06, 2026Onimusha Way of the Sword Launch: 86 Metacritic, 94% Recommend [2026]
By Indie Kings | September 6, 2026 | Updated September 6, 2026 | 6 min read
On September 4, 2026, Capcom launched Onimusha Way of the Sword on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2 and PC, 20 years after Dawn of Dreams. Embargo lifted August 31: 86 Metacritic PS5, 82 PC, 88 Switch 2, 94% recommend on OpenCritic from 108 critics.
Table of Contents
- 1. Scores
- 2. PC specs: benchmark first
- 3. What critics love / hate
- 4. Buy or wait?
- 5. FAQ
1. Scores
| Platform | Metacritic | Note |
|---|---|---|
| PS5 | 86 (82 reviews) | IGN 10/10 first ever for series |
| PC | 82 | Port gap, GamesRadar+ flag |
| Switch 2 | 88 | Nintendo Life 90, best port |
| OpenCritic | 86 Mighty, 94% recommend | Top 5% 2026 |
Sources: Metacritic, OpenCritic, InvenGlobal Aug 31. Moved up from Sept 25 to Sept 4. Gamescom 2026 Best Gameplay + Best PlayStation Game.
2. PC specs: benchmark first
- Min: i5-8400 / R3 3100, GTX 1660 6GB / RX 5500 XT 8GB, 16GB RAM, 50GB SSD, Win11, DX12, 1080p30 Low with upscaling
- Rec: i5-10400 / R5 3600, RTX 2060 Super / RX 6600, 16GB RAM, 1080p60 Medium with DLSS 4.5 / FSR 3.1
- Tool: free 18GB benchmark on Steam, scores 0-25000+, Excellent 25000+. Run before buy.
Both tiers assume upscaling on. No Win10 listed. SSD required. RT toggle heaviest. Deck: Playable not Verified. Source: Steam AppID 2638890 via Timesaver Aug 15 2026. Related: Nova Lake-S CPU guide for 2027 builds.
3. What critics love / hate
Love: RE Engine swordplay, boss duels, linear cinematic 20hr campaign. Hey Poor Player 100, IGN 10.
Split: 25hr length padded, open zones vs old interconnected maps, RPG currencies flat. Kotaku harshest: at war with itself. No score attack, limited replay.
4. Buy or wait?
- Buy $69.99 now if: samurai action fan, want boss fights week 1, PC passes benchmark Excellent
- Wait if: want tight 12hr campaign, need Steam Deck Verified, backlog with Nioh 3 + Dawnwalker same week
Deluxe adds soundtrack only. No early access. Standard $69.99 US / £69.99 UK.
5. FAQ
How long?
Around 20-25 hours.
Switch 2 best?
88 score leads, surprise port quality.
Demo?
Free demo + benchmark on Steam now.
Sources: Metacritic, OpenCritic, Capcom Steam. Scores change as reviews land.
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