But since Capcom has been looking at their back catalog of forgotten franchises for possible revivals, it was only a matter of time until Onimusha got its shot for a new generation, though for now fans will have to settle for a remaster rather than a full-blown remake or sequel. The Onimusha series was successful enough to enjoy three more sequels (including one particularly infamous game featuring the voice and likeness of actor Jean Reno), but seemingly ended its legacy on the PS2, never to make the jump to the following console generations. The big difference was a heavier emphasis on action, in which the game encouraged players to fight back against the monstrous enemies instead of fleeing from them, as well as significantly higher production values including high quality cinematics, a sweeping orchestral score and actual likenesses and performances from big name Japanese actors. On the outset, the game featured many of Resident Evil’s trappings, including pre-rendered backgrounds, tank controls, and a violent, moody atmosphere. It was only natural that Capcom would copy the formula wholesale and spin it off into other potential franchises: this included replacing the zombies with dinosaurs ( Dino Crisis), emphasizing the action to create a more over-the-top, less horror-focused spinoff ( Devil May Cry), and in the case of Onimusha, pit samurai against demons in historical periods of Feudal Japan.įor their debut onto the newly-launched Playstation 2, Onimusha: Warlords represented the next evolution of Capcom’s patented Survival Horror series of games. As genre-defining titles go, Resident Evil is easily one of the most notable. The original Resident Evil was a breakthrough hit that sparked all sorts of innovations, from its fixed camera angles, tank controls, challenging difficulty and horror-based atmosphere.

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