Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams
PlayStation 2

Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams

74
Critic Rating
#Hack and slash/Beat 'em up

About

Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams is the sixth installment of Capcom's Onimusha series and the fourth game in the canonical main series. While the game retains the action elements from previous Onimusha titles, it offers a wider variety of weapons and the option to return to earlier stages to unlock new content. The game also introduces a 3D camera and the ability to continuously fight alongside AI-controlled characters that follow the player's orders. Capcom announced Dawn of Dreams in response to high fan demand and after several Capcom members realized they could expand Onimusha's action elements following their work on Shadow of Rome. The game was designed to appeal to skilled gamers rather than the general market, resulting in designs that prioritize appeal over realism.

Storyline

The plot is set in ancient Japan decades after the events of Onimusha 3: Demon Siege and focuses on Soki, a warrior who possesses Oni powers. Soki is on a quest to stop Hideyoshi Toyotomi, who has unified Japan in league with his demonic army of Genma, and he also joins forces with several allies who share the same goal.

Playtime Estimates

Main Story18.7h
Main + Extra22.1h
Completionist27.6h
All Styles20.3h
Confidence: 100%Updated: 10/7/2026

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Multiplayer

Local Co-opUp to 2
Campaign Co-opYes

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Game Info

Release Date1/26/2006
DeveloperCapcom Production Studio 2
PublisherCapcom
PlatformsPlayStation 2
GenresHack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure
IGDB Rating74/100 (23)

Game Modes

Single player

Themes

Action
Fantasy
Historical

Perspectives

Third person

Release Dates

PlayStation 2Mar 8, 2006
PlayStation 2Jan 26, 2006
PlayStation 2Mar 18, 2006