{"rewrite":{"id":"r_e06a5f0d810babbd22cf7f0a","clusterId":"c_66c6f91c395bd841cd1ff6b9","slug":"onimusha-way-of-the-sword-producer-says-full-game-will-be-harder-after-demo-complaints","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"Onimusha: Way of the Sword Producer Says Full Game Will Be Harder After Demo Criticism","summary":"Capcom producer Akihito Kadowaki has responded to player complaints that the demo for Onimusha: Way of the Sword is too easy, promising that the full game will offer more challenge. In a video letter released via the game's official overseas account, Kadowaki acknowledged feedback that the demo lacked difficulty. He explained that the demo, which covers the first 30 minutes of the story, intentionally unlocks skills normally earned later in the game to let players sample protagonist Miyamoto Musashi's full range of actions. This customization, he suggested, may have made the early Genma enemies feel too simple. Kadowaki assured players that in the latter part of the game, both strong enemies and regular Genma will provide challenging battles. The demo offers two difficulty modes: Swordplay for action-focused play and Action with assistance features. The full game launches September 25 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. A Nintendo Direct on June 9 also announced a Switch 2 version, which supports Joy-Con 2 motion controls, releasing the same day.","whyItMatters":"The producer's direct response signals that Capcom is aware of a potential difficulty perception gap between the demo and the final product, a common issue for action games where early access can misrepresent the full experience.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eThe demo for Onimusha: Way of the Sword, released after the June 3 State of Play broadcast, lets players experience the Kiyomizudera stage and a boss fight against Sasaki Kojiro. Many players reported that regular Genma enemies rarely attack and fall in a few hits, leading some to wait for counter opportunities like the Issen technique. Kadowaki noted that skill unlock timings were adjusted for the demo, shifting the focus to atmosphere rather than challenge. In a past interview, director Nibei stated the game would not be balanced like a soulslike, leaving open questions about how the final difficulty curve will satisfy action veterans. The Nintendo Direct on June 9 also confirmed a Switch 2 version with Joy-Con 2 motion controls, expanding the platform lineup. Pre-orders for all versions begin after the Direct ends. The game is rated for ages 18 and up.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"Onimusha: Way of the Sword producer Akihito Kadowaki says the full game 'will have more bite' after players found the demo too easy. Skills were unlocked early for sampling, he explained.","twitterPost":"Capcom responds to Onimusha demo difficulty complaints: producer says late-game enemies will be tougher. Demo skills were customized, not representative of full progression.","threadsPost":"Kadowaki's response to demo difficulty feedback frames the early section as a deliberate accessibility concession. The full game, he says, will revert to the series' expected challenge. This suggests the demo was a calibrated sample, not a difficulty design error.","newsletterBlurb":"Capcom producer Akihito Kadowaki addressed criticism that the Onimusha: Way of the Sword demo is too easy, promising the full game will be more challenging. The demo intentionally unlocks skills early for sampling. 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