Strengths: + beautiful graphics and highly detailed environments
+ action is fun
Weakness: - too many "fetch" quests
- ridiculous story
- bosses are somewhat difficult
Onimusha 3 is a gorgeous looking game and the controls are easy to learn and responsive, but provided with a weak story and this being the third game in the series, it's starting to wear thin.
For the third installment in the Onimusha series, Capcom changed a few things. They've added analog support so now players have the option to use the sticks or the D-pad to control the characters. The analog support is great and more intuitive for beginners or people who've never played Onimusha or Resident Evil games. Another change is that the environments are now full 3D. It's easier to move around in but the graphics took a hit as they aren't as detailed as the pre-rendered backgrounds in the previous games.
Some of the weaknesses in Onimusha 3 are expected from Capcom. The story (demons have learned to time travel so they try and take over present day France?) is better than Onimusha 2 but still feels a bit ridiculous. With the addition of a bratty kid and a squeaky voiced fairie, this is far from what you expect after watching the serious opening scene. Like other Capcom games, Onimusha 3 can be tough at times. It really requires the player to master the fighting system; you won't be able to defeat the stronger enemies by just slashing at them.
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Strengths: Top notch graphics, Good combination of action & puzzle
Weakness: Nothing comes to mind
Onimusha 3: Demon Siege is the third game in the Onimusha series on the Playstation 2 and is a can't miss action adventure game. Onimusha to me is a combination of Devil May Cry & Resident Evil as it consist of a good amount of action with it's swordplay yet with the tank style controls & puzzles it's very reminiscent of the Resident Evil games. Onimusha 3: Demon Siege focuses more on the action aspect of the game than the adventure part more so then Onimusha 1 or 2 but does so in a way that is well though out preventing the game from becoming repetitive. Like most action adventure games getting though the game once though won't take as long as other types of games but with different endings, unlockables, and difficulties to play though the game gives you incentive to play though it numorous times. I would suggest Onimusha 3: Demon Siege to anyone that enjoys Action Adventure games & seeing as the game retail now for $15 it's very affordable.
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Onimusha 3 finally brings us to the conclusion of the series -- and what a conclusion it is. Simply put, this game will blow away fans of the first couple of games. The graphics are astounding here. The prerendered backgrounds are ditched for more realistic real-time backgrounds which bring the environments to life. The sound effects and music are all very fitting and add to the immersion factor of the game. The gameplay is the major draw here, though. The swordplay has never been more fun in the Onimusha series as this game brings a ton of new moves and abilities to the table. The main character controls fluidly and is simply a joy to use in battle. Fans of action games have a lot to enjoy with Onimusha 3, and thankfully, it's low priced so you really have nothing to lose.
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Strengths: Hack and slash fun. Beautiful game. Challenging.
Weakness: Difficulty can get in the way of fun at first.
I remember when I first played Genma Onimusha, the first game in the series, and thought, "This is hard." Once I finally mastered it I found the game challenging and satisfying. This game has more of the same. It may take a little time to get use to it, but once you master combat you'll be quite satisfied in the gameplay.
You play Sanuske from feudal Japan of Jacques from France and fight hordes of demonic entities. The combat system can best be described as a "dueling" system where you can strike, defend and counter. The visuals are good and has some of the best cutscenes available on the Playstation 2.
It's a good game to pick up. But I wouldn't spend more than $20 for it. Especially when you can find it at some stores for as low as fifteen dollars.
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Strengths: analog controls (finally), usual good story
Weakness: a little short
I never actually made it through the first couple of onimusha's because the controls were so horrible and the gameplay very difficult. This game improves in both those categories by finally putting in analog controls. They work great and make the game much easier for me. It has a very good story as all these games seem to have, and is fun to play along with, but it is a little short. This is a very good game worth a pick up.
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Strengths: Great gameplay, cool characters and weapons
Weakness: a little short, but fun while it lasts
I really like this series. As I said above, it is like Resident Evil, but with a TON of action and really cool weapons and magic. Every game in this series has been good fun, and this one is no exception. If you like Devil May Cry 1 or 3 (2 doesn't count as a video game imho) you'll like this. Can't wait for a sequal.
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Strengths: The best intro movie ever made. All around great game.
Weakness: very difficult.
Onimusha 3: Demon Seige is is the latest installment in the Onimusha series. The third time's a charm and Demon Seige delivers the greatest Onimusha game yet. From the incredible, mind-blowing CG intro, to the awesome action packed gameplay, everything is high quality. The French actor Jean Reno was brought in to play one of the characters. Everything about the game is big budget and Capcom has created one of it's finest games for the Playstation 2. One draw back to the game and the series as a whole is the intense difficulty. Most gamers probably will not be able to finish the game which is a shame because it is truly one of Capcom's masterpieces. Still, all PS2 owners should own Onimusha 3: Demon Seige.
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Strengths: Visually satisfying, with excellent story and action sequences. Awesome weapons and upgrades.
Weakness: Action slows down when multiple enemies are on screen
Capcom comes through again, with probably the best title in the series. Fast-paced and visually stunning, Onimusha 3 follows 2 characters who are trying to find their way back to their respective time periods after they become trapped in a plot using time-travel to slaughter every human on the planet.
Much like the Resident Evil titles, your character must solve puzzles and collect certain items to gain access to weapons, health orbs and medicines. The modes where you have a companion (Michele) helping you in your quest become awkward, as you have to push your way past your teammate to access other hallways or escape creatures trying to kill you.
The difficulty ranges from mildly easy to downright difficult, especially when you are battling the bosses.
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Onimusha has been through 3 action games, 1 stategy on the GBA, and a fighting game, with another chapter to be released soon. Onimusha 3 continues the basic hack and slash adventure found in the previous 2 games. As usual, the story is top notch. Capcom produces these games as if they were cinematic movies. Basically the same game, but with a different story, purchase this game if you want to complete the trilogy, or just want some mindless hack and slash adventure fun.
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Weakness: Too short and may be difficult for some.
Onimusha 3: Demon Siege is a action/adventure game for PS2. You play as Samanosuke and Jacques Blanc in this new episode into the Onimusha series. Samanosuke is the original hero of the first Onimusha and Jacques Blanc is a new playable character. The game is basically a hack n slash with a few combos and special moves. The game even features Jean Reno and Takeshi Kaneshibo as models for the two main characters. Jean Reno even does voice acting in the game. The biggest flaws of this game are that its short and can be difficult for the undetermined.
Give the game 4 stars for a beautiful and challenging action game for PS2.
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Capcom has finally fixed the main problem with its previous two Onimusha titles: characters moving like tanks. Thank goodness that in Onimusha 3, you can control your character like in Devil May Cry. Another big change is that the environment now are render in full 3D. This allows you to interact much more with the environment and just looks so much prettier.
The actual gameplay is still in tact, which is a good thing. You still hack and slash your way through enemies while venturing through the game solving puzzles and searching for objects.
The major flaw with this game is the storyline, if you actually care about that. Demons, a French guy, and a samurai traveling back and forth in time is quite ridiculous. And the whole timetraveling thing is so played out. But you like the storyline of the past two titles, you will probably not mind.
In conclusion, Onimusha 3 is much better than the past two titles due to the alteration of how you control your character. I truly recommend this title for all fans of action games.
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Strengths: Best game in a great series. Fun action, better controls.
Weakness: Story's not amazing, some bosses are frustrating.
If you haven't tried Capcom's successful samurai action series Onimusha, you should. The first two had Resident Evil-like controls and static backgrounds, but since they moved so fast, it worked fairly well. Still, people complained, and Capcom listened. Now, you can control your character either in a Mario 64 style with the analog stick, or in a classic Resident Evil style with the pad.
This takes place in both feudal Japan and modern day Paris. Our old friend Samanosuke controls just like he always did, but new character Jacques has a whip that can hit enemies from afar, grab and bash them, or even do an Indiana Jones whip swing to reach new places. This adds a breath of fresh air to the series, while still feeling very much like the Onimusha you love.
The story isn't too amazing, but it's there. Also, some of the game's bosses require some trial and error to figure out how to kill them, while others are just really frustrating with their constant blocking of your attacks. Most parts of the game are a lot of fun, though.
If you're a fan of the series, go ahead and get this. If not, feel free to start here; you won't be spoiled storywise for the others, but you will enjoy a fine game.
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Strengths: Graphics are awesome
Jean Reno!
Resident Evil on steroids
Weakness: Could use a bit more diversity in enemy types
I am a big fan of the Onimusha series. If you don't own the first two, and are considering this one, you better go out and get them first. Not that you NEED to play them first, but they are a rewarding experience, and will get you familiar with the characters in the story(Same character from Onimusha 1 is in this one).
The game is basically Resident Evil with swords. Not that that is a bad thing. You get 3 or 4 different sword/bo/staff weapons over the course of the game, each with its own superpower. You basically suck in spirits after killing the baddies and can use the spirits to buff up your weapons power. All in all, good hack and slash fun.
Story wise, it is pretty creative. Throw Jean Reno into old Japan, and the main character into present day Paris, and allow them to communicate with other through a little fairy. Really, its not that far-fetched... =]
It's definitely a great game, and almost time for me to go back through the series again. Highly Recommended!
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Strengths: Great graphics, good story, good action
Weakness: Voice acting is a bit weak, difficult, short
Onimusha 3: Demon Siege is the end of the Onimusha 3 trilogy, with two playable characters in this game, Sanosuke or Jacques. Each one has different fighting styles, and takes a little to get used to. The graphics in the game are excellent, easily better than the first two games. The story is almost movie-like in its immersiveness, and the action starts going from the first part of the game.
The voice acting leaves a little to be desired, though it's not horrible. The game is a bit difficult, which might turn off some, though the shortness of it is a bit annoying, due to no replay value.
Fans of the series will pick it up without question, action fans should also look at it for a good, if short, game.
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Weakness: More of the same, from the other 2 games. lousy music score. very bad voice acting.
The 3rd & last from the Onimusha series, Tho I am a big fan from this game. The series hasn't really step upon anything new fromt eh 1st game, instead of just improved graphic, moves & weapons. I'm disapointed about this version and glad it is finally over.
Pros: New playable character, interesting story line & twist, killer moves.
Cons: Really Really Bad Voice acting & music... Short game.. nothing new to the series...
Rating: *** 3 OUTTA 5 STARS ***
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Strengths: Graphics, Story, 2 Characters To Play As, New Control Scheme
Weakness: Non I Can Think of
Onimusha 3: Demon Siege is the 3rd game in the series and while it started out as a sword slashing type action game with Resident Evil like controls it has progressed to a point in which it has improved with changes while retaining certain things from previous Onimusha games keeping it fresh yet true to the Onimusha series.
You will be able to play as two different characters from different times that both are linked together and share similar powers. Much like the other Onimusha games you will have some puzzles and exploration to do but the main thing will be sword fighting. The most notable thing about Onimusha 3: Demon Siege is that they got rid of the tank style controls from the Resident Evil games and replaced it with a more traditional control scheme in which your character will move in the direction in which you tilt the analog stick which is better suited for fast paced action.
I would highly recommend Onimusha 3: Demon Siege to fans of the first two games or to anyone that likes action/adventure type games as it's definitely one of the better games of it's kind on the Playstation 2!
Weakness: (1) Newly 3D backgrounds look worse than the previous games' prerendered background environments
Onimusha 3: Demon Siege is a pretty good action game that continues the storyline of Onimusha 1 and 2. The gameplay itself is satisfying with some improvements in control options. For example, you can now use the analog stick to intuitively move your character in any direction instead of the older "tank controls" where UP on the directional pad always moves your character forward. I was disappointed with the fully 3D graphics, however, as the backgrounds were lacking the artistry of the preceeding games. In comparison the backgrounds look plain and uninspired and the character models do not hold up very well under closer inspection as the camera zooms in (and in realtime cutscenes). The story is average although the time traveling theme leads to some not-so-serious encounters which cheapen the overall experience. Overall, this is a worthy action game which takes the series a few steps forward and (unfortunately) a few steps back.
Weakness: (1) Newly 3D backgrounds look worse than the previous entries' prerendered background environments
Onimusha 3: Demon Siege is a pretty good action game that continues the storyline of Onimusha 1 and 2. The gameplay itself is satisfying with some improvements in control options. For example, you can now use the analog stick to intuitively move your character in any direction instead of the older "tank controls" where UP on the directional pad always moves your character forward.
Strengths: (1) Enjoyable action title (2) Cutscenes are good when they are prerendered and not realtime
Weakness: (1) Graphics are fully 3D but now look worse in comparision to Onimusha 2 and 3 which featured prerendered backgrounds
Onimusha 3: Demon Siege is a good action game in a series that has offered an interesting demon mythos storyline. I was a little disappointed with the newly full 3D environments, they lack the special artistry of the previous games' prerendered backgrounds. In comparison, the full 3D backgrounds in Onimusha 3 look pretty bland and sparse. It would have been much more interesting had they applied the hi-res prerendered background style of the Gamecube versions of Resident Evil 1 and 0. The storyline also is just okay. I found the storylines in Onimusha 1 and 2 to be more interesting. The whole time traveling theme seems to make for some not-so-serious encounters. There are some improvements control-wise, as you can now use the analog stick to move your character in an intuitive way versus the previous games where UP on the control pad always made your character move forward (also known as "tank controls"). Overall, Onimusha 3 is a very good game but I feel the graphics (backgrounds), cutscenes and storyline took a step back in this entry.
Strengths: Fun Gameplay, A Decent Challenge, Cool Weapons, Engrossing
Weakness: Lame Voice Over For Jacques (in-game)
Onimusha 3 cuts through the first two installments and reigns as king of the series. The only debate is between it and its sequel, Dawn of Dreams which is a tough competitor. Nonetheless, Onimusha 3 is a great action adventure title and is one of the PS2's best games. It arrived rather late in the life of the PS2 so it may have been overlooked. If you're familiar with the Onimusha series, what you'll first notice as you play is that the controls have been revamped. Similar to what happened in Resident Evil 4 in that the main character could now be controlled with the analog stick freely, the main character(s) in Onimusha 3 can now be controlled with the analog stick as opposed to the clunky outed controls of before. Speaking of characters, you get to play as Samanouske and Jacques, who find themselves crossing paths as you time travel with either character in the game. This provides for some neat gameplay as Samansouske wields a Katana while Jacques wields a whip like weapon or staff. Though the story is a "B" story I still found it to be fun. The gameplay is the where the real meat is found however, and this game offers one of the best action experiences on any system. The music is good and the graphics are no slouch either. The gameplay will last you a solid 10-20 hours--I think I clocked in around 20 hours on my first play through and was not rushing. This game offers a nice challenge as well as side quests. I must point out the one flaw in the game, and it is the voice over for Jacques. While Jean Reno DOES do the voice over for him in the beginning of the game, and possibly elsewhere, he does not do the voice over in the main game where there is frequent talking by Jacques. The person who did the voice over does not sound anything like Jacques and its a real disappointment. If Jean Reno played Jacque the entire game, Onimusha 3 would have been propelled into the stratosphere as an absolutely brilliant title. The voice over for Samanouske doesn't sound all that great either--they should have him just speak Japanese. However, these issues aside, the rest of the game more than makes up for these rather dissapointing flaws. Onimusha 3 is a fun, engaging, and super action game that belongs in every PS2 owner's library.
Onimusha 3 is the third installment of the Onimusha series from Capcom. The storyline is decent but weird, surrounding some evil plot for world domination in feudal Japan and modern Paris.
The main protagonist Samanosuke Akechi from the first game returns in this installment and unites force with Jacques Blanc to battle villains in different time periods. Throughout the game, player will be able to play Samanosuke and Jacque interchangeably, and to take advantage of their different strengths.
Onimusha 3 is an entertaining and addictive action game. I would recommend it.
Strengths: Great storyline. Ability to use different characters throughout the game. Nice amount of weapons.
Weakness: Training is worthless, results in not able to get all Haori. Bad voice over. Shooting mini game is frustrating.
According to Capcom, Onimusha 3 supposedly marks the end of Onimusha series. However, it did not, as they made another one after this, making Onimusha 3 the game that marks the Onimusha trilogy with Nobunaga as the main villain. Nevertheless, it is still a great game. Samanosuke from the first Onimusha returns as one of the main characters, accompanied by Jacques, another main character. The story surrounding some weird world domination plot that takes place in feudal Japan and modern Paris.
The storyline itself is pretty good. Throughout the gameplay, the player will be using Samanosuke and Jacques interchangeably, a third character can also be used for a certain period of time during the gameplay. In this game, Samanosuke did not have weapons he acquired during previous encounters, so new ones are given. However, those weapons that he previous had can be acquired after play through the game once and if certain items are collected. Jacques will have weapons that have the same attributes as Samanosuke's previous weapons, except one of them.
The training in the gameplay is utterly useless. Items can be acquired if pass the training lessons. But for issen training, the developers expect the player to "get it" without additional help. Hence making the training worthless and useless. As a result, not all the Haori can be acquired and some things can be missed out. The voice over is done badly. Capcom cannot get Jean Reno to do his own English voice over is just plain sad. And Samanosuke sound funny for a Japanese person from the past. Trying to complete the shooting mini game is very frustrating, though not impossible. Ultimate mode cannot be unlocked if unable to complete the mini game.
Although Capcom ended up eating their own words, it did not results in this game being poorly developed. And some things might be very hard to unlock as the developer thinks that everyone played it should master it like a pro. But overall, the game is good. The storyline is quite consistent and the graphics are pretty good. For Onimusha fans, this is not one to be missed! For action game fans, this game can turn out to be quite addicting!
Strengths: Variety of weapons and helpful training program
Weakness: Expected Japanese and French languages, got less than spectacular voice dubbing. Annoying son.
Onimusha 3 is the best game out of the trilogy bringing closure to the story arc. Switching between feudal Japan and present day France and Samanosuke and Jacques provided some variety to the story. The selection of weapons helped mix the action up. Overall, this is a good way to end the trilogy.
As with all Onimusha series, there are some notable unlockables. Onimusha is no different so try to pass all the training sessions for a suprise.
Onimusha 3: Demon Siege receives an overall TopTenREVIEWS rating of 3.49 out of 4.00. It is ranked the #560 game of all time, #19 game of 2004 for the PlayStation 2 and #112 PlayStation 2 game of all time. The rating and ranking is based on an average of 87 critic scores, awards and other criteria. To see a breakdown of the game ranking, read individual critic reviews, or see how other games...
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Onimusha 3: Demon Siege for PlayStation 2
Strengths: + beautiful graphics and highly detailed environments + action is fun
Weakness: - too many "fetch" quests - ridiculous story - bosses are somewhat difficult
Onimusha 3 is a gorgeous looking game and the controls are easy to learn and responsive, but provided with a weak story and this being the third game in the series, it's starting to wear thin.
For the third installment in the Onimusha series, Capcom changed a few things. They've added analog support so now players have the option to use the sticks or the D-pad to control the characters. The analog support is great and more intuitive for beginners or people who've never played Onimusha or Resident Evil games. Another change is that the environments are now full 3D. It's easier to move around in but the graphics took a hit as they aren't as detailed as the pre-rendered backgrounds in the previous games.
Some of the weaknesses in Onimusha 3 are expected from Capcom. The story (demons have learned to time travel so they try and take over present day France?) is better than Onimusha 2 but still feels a bit ridiculous. With the addition of a bratty kid and a squeaky voiced fairie, this is far from what you expect after watching the serious opening scene. Like other Capcom games, Onimusha 3 can be tough at times. It really requires the player to master the fighting system; you won't be able to defeat the stronger enemies by just slashing at them.
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