{"rewrite":{"id":"r_e98cc9a2f599037afb6a313e","clusterId":"c_9aa3766a4f2bd66566410534","slug":"onimusha-way-of-the-sword-preview-shows-a-cinematic-action-rpg","model":"deepseek-v4-flash:free","headline":"Onimusha: Way of the Sword Preview Shows a Cinematic Action RPG","summary":"Anime News Network played two hours of Onimusha: Way of the Sword on PlayStation 5. The preview focuses on over-the-shoulder action RPG combat, a gauntlet that absorbs oni souls and hosts a spirit, and a linear path with branching secrets. The story setup remains unclear, but the game feels solid.","whyItMatters":"The preview indicates Onimusha: Way of the Sword is shaping up as a standard but solid action RPG, with the gauntlet mechanic and alternate-history Musashi as the hooks.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eCAPCOM let Anime News Network play roughly two hours of Onimusha: Way of the Sword, and the preview paints a picture of a familiar but competent action RPG. The player controls Miyamoto Musashi in an alternate fantasy timeline, wielding a gauntlet that absorbs oni souls and lets him communicate with a woman\u0026#39;s spirit. The game runs on PlayStation 5 with well-masked load times and a linear structure that rewards exploration with hidden treasures and rescued citizens.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCombat is standard over-the-shoulder fare: a basic sword swing, a bow for ranged attacks, and a parry system that takes time to master. Difficulty felt balanced, with the main challenge coming from boss attack patterns. The preview did not reveal much of the story, leaving the narrative and the mysterious rival samurai for the full release.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"Onimusha: Way of the Sword preview: two hours of solid action RPG combat, a gauntlet that absorbs oni souls, and a mystery samurai. Story stays under wraps, but the PS5 build looks sharp.","twitterPost":"Onimusha: Way of the Sword preview: CAPCOM's action RPG plays solid, with a gauntlet that absorbs oni souls and a hidden rival. Story remains a mystery after two hours.","threadsPost":null,"newsletterBlurb":"A two-hour preview of Onimusha: Way of the Sword shows a standard but solid action RPG, with Musashi's gauntlet absorbing oni souls and hosting a spirit. The story stays vague, but the PS5 build impresses.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"Anime News Network\",\"url\":\"https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2026-08-08/onimusha-way-of-the-sword-looks-to-be-a-cinematic-action-ride-that-has-me-curious/.240271\",\"title\":\"Onimusha: Way of the Sword Looks To Be A Cinematic Action Ride That Has Me Curious\"}]","lintFlagsJson":null,"lintHits":0,"costUsd":0,"inputTokens":4651,"outputTokens":590,"status":"published","repairAttempts":0,"nextRepairAt":null,"factsAttemptedAt":1786207074,"createdAt":"2026-08-08T16:32:31.000Z","publishedAt":"2026-08-08T16:36:44.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-08-08T16:32:31.000Z"},"cluster":{"id":"c_9aa3766a4f2bd66566410534","canonicalTitle":"Onimusha: Way of the Sword Looks To Be A Cinematic Action Ride That Has Me Curious","representativeArticleId":"a_635f0c1d3b634ad0b2f44c65","sourceCount":1,"writtenSourceCount":1,"writeAttempts":0,"isSolo":true,"entitiesJson":"{\"anime_titles\":[],\"manga_titles\":[],\"work_titles\":[\"Onimusha: Way of the Sword\"],\"studios\":[],\"people\":[],\"type\":\"news\",\"domain\":\"games\",\"is_roundup\":false}","contentType":"news","status":"published","firstSeenAt":"2026-08-08T15:42:51.000Z","lastSeenAt":"2026-08-08T15:42:51.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-08-08T16:36:44.000Z"},"attribution":[{"source":"Anime News Network","url":"https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2026-08-08/onimusha-way-of-the-sword-looks-to-be-a-cinematic-action-ride-that-has-me-curious/.240271","title":"Onimusha: Way of the Sword Looks To Be A Cinematic Action Ride That Has Me Curious"}],"entities":{"anime_titles":[],"manga_titles":[],"work_titles":["Onimusha: Way of the Sword"],"studios":[],"people":[],"type":"news","domain":"games","is_roundup":false},"keyFacts":null}