Alright, so check this out—Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny, remember that legend from 2002? Yeah, it’s making a comeback, and it’s been like, what, over 20 years? Crazy. This sequel kicks things up a notch from Onimusha: Warlords, and I could go on about how they’re diving back into the Sengoku era. But the real thing here is Jubei Yagyu. He’s not just any samurai, he’s got a bone to pick with Nobunaga Oda, who’s—you know—back to his old tricks, trying to take over Japan. Nice guy, right?
Fast forward a decade from the initial showdown in Warlords, and Nobunaga’s at it again, aiming his sights on Yagyu Village. Pretty rude. Jubei rolls back home to find rubble where his village used to be and decides someone’s gotta pay. Along the way, he bumps into these four characters who could assist him, but whether they do or don’t, well, it kinda depends on how generous you feel with the gifts.
Now, gifts—I mean, they sound like a small thing, but they’re pivotal here. You pick them up from shops, allies, or just lying around. Really putting “finders, keepers” to the test. Hand over the right thing to the right ally, and surprises abound. Some gifts might even turn them into playable characters. Imagine that!
I had a chat with some folks at Capcom about their favorite gift reactions—I’m curious if theirs will mirror mine when you try these out.
— Oh, and Ekei Ankokuji. Picture a Buddhist priest who enjoys cash, booze, and women. Cliché? Perhaps. But offer him a huqin or a fan, and this monk’s suddenly all about charming you with a little performance. It’s hilarious, honestly.
Then there’s Magoichi Saiga, head honcho of the Kishu Saiga Gun Team. This dude’s practically married to books. But don’t give him just one—he’s a ‘go big or go home’ type. Honestly, who needs just one book when you can have the complete set?
And for some humor, toss a Tengu mask at Kotaro Fuma. Just watch the kid shoot back with “That’s for the old folks,” leaving Jubei to take a step back like, “Oops.”
Now, Oyu. She’s clad in Western armor, the mystery woman every good adventure story needs. Give her something like “The Art of War” and she’ll look at you as if she’s deciding whether it’s a compliment or an insult. Awkward.
Got a soft spot for raw fish and wasabi? Magoichi does—but trust me, timing’s everything. Get it wrong and, well, that dinner plan backfires.
And Ekei again. Touchy about hair—seriously, hand him a comb and watch him recoil like it’s a snake. Don’t say I didn’t warn you.
So yeah, tons of items and interactions to explore in Onimusha 2. Play around with them. Gift randomness. And find your Samurai groove. This resurrection on Xbox is gonna be a rollercoaster. The visuals, the soundtrack—it’s like reliving a memory but in HD. Also, who doesn’t love a throwback with a fresh coat of paint? Give it a whirl. Rediscover the chaos, the charm, the whole shebang. It’s all wrapped up in this remaster. Welcome back to feudal Japan, folks. Have fun.
