Onimusha: Way of the Sword Reviews and Metacritic

Scores as of 2026-09-06

The Metacritic PS5 page showed 85 when checked on 2026-09-06. Different review-count sections displayed 89 and 92, while the User Score was 8.7 from 79 ratings. These are dated observations, not permanent values.

Where reviewers agree and disagree

Reviews from GamesRadar, Tom’s Guide, IGN, VGC and Polygon identify swordplay, Parry/Deflect feedback and boss fights as major strengths. Criticism focuses on repeated encounters, sections that run too long, the difficulty curve and filler in side content or open areas. Platform, playtime and personal preferences can all affect a reviewer’s conclusion.

Reading the score in context

Metacritic aggregates reviews; it does not mean every outlet shares the same opinion. Check the platform, publication date and whether the review used a review build. Figures such as roughly 20 hours or 28 hours describe individual reviewers’ runs, not an official playtime promise.

Is it worth trying?

If you enjoy responsive melee combat and learning bosses through retries, start with the demo. If repetitive battles, long side quests or uneven difficulty put you off, read the full reviews before buying. One score cannot tell you whether the game suits your tastes.

Sources and limits

Sources: Metacritic’s PS5 page, IGN, GamesRadar, Tom’s Guide, VGC and Polygon, checked against the 2026-09-06 snapshot. This is a review roundup, not a claim that this wiki personally reviewed the game. Future scores are not predicted.