Onimusha 3: New Screens

Get ready for an electric whipping in Onimusha 3, with some new screens and footage.

If you listen to Capcom, Onimusha 3 is the tale of a man who has just 'returned' and a man who has just 'arrived'. This saga of two different stories transcends four centuries, from ancient Japan to modern day Paris.

The year is 1582 and Takeshi Kaneshiro as Samanosuke is the man who just returned. The stage is set at the burning Honnoji Temple, as the famous Onimusha warrior Samanosuke Akechi fights. As he faces the demons in front of him, he is compelled to move forward by hatred for his true enemy, the undying Nobunaga Oda, ever pursuing his crazed ambition. Samanosuke prepares for the long-awaited final battle against Nobunaga.

Right, ok - now, the year is 2004 and Jean Reno as Jacques Blanc is the man who has arrived. The peaceful French capitol is suddenly attacked by demons. In the blink of an eye, Paris is transformed into a nightmarish nest of Genma demons who are slaughtering the civilians and soldiers one by one. Within this nightmare, appears one man, a man who stands up against the Genma demons.

Why has Samanosuke suddenly appeared in present Paris and Jacques in feudal Japan? What fate awaits these two men? What will be the final outcome of each of their stories? You'll find out the truth when you get your hands on Onimusha 3!

Onimusha 3 uses full polygonal backgrounds to fully realise the title's dramatic camerawork. Capcom has enlisted the talents of Hong Kong action star and director Donnie Yen as the CG action director. Returning to the Onimusha project is Robot, the company responsible for making all of the Onimusha opening movies and Yamazaki Takeshi, the CG movie director.

The game also introduces a 'dual hero system', bringing not only a deeper story, but also a game bursting with content and detail. The design of the 'dual hero system' offers two very different kinds of action, giving the player unique ways to enjoy the game as they experience different styles.

Stay tuned for more on Onimusha 3 as it arrives.

John Gold
Kikizo Staff Writer