ONIMUSHA: WARLORDS (PLAYSTATION 4 PS4)

Onimusha: Warlords is set in 16th century Japan during the civil war period dominated by Nobunaga Oda. You play as Samanosuke Akechi, who dies while trying to prevent the kidnapping of young Princess Yuki, Yoshitatsu Saito's sister. However, Akechi is given another chance at life and is presented with the Ogres' gauntlet.

With this new power, Samanosuke must fight through the monster-filled hallways of Inabayama Castle. As monsters are defeated, their souls are absorbed into the gauntlet, increasing its power. Some souls restore Samanosuke's health and magic, while others can be used to power weapons, armor, and items. Powering up weapons will increase their damage and the strength of their associated magic, and is also required to go through special locks throughout the castle. Items will need to be found in one part of the castle to unlock doors or get around obstacles elsewhere in the castle, and sometimes the player will take control of Samanosuke's companion Kaede as Samanosuke is incapacitated in some way. of another. Kaede can reach certain places beyond Samanosuke as well as pick locks and throw kunai, but she cannot absorb souls or open a lock intended for the wearer of the Ogre Gauntlet.

The 2018 HD Enhanced version for Windows and consoles now supports 16:9 widescreen resolution as well as the old 4:3 ratio. Improved controls now allow players to move and fight with the precision of an analog stick.