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Alright, folks, hang on to your hats. We’re diving back into the world of Onimusha! Can you believe it’s been over twenty years since Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny first hit the scene? Yeah, me neither. Seems just like yesterday I was glued to the TV, and now it’s back, bringing that same punk energy to our screens.
So, rewinding a bit, this shindig kicks off ten years after Onimusha: Warlords. Demonic dude Nobunaga Oda is back, plotting to own Japan or whatever. First stop? Yagyu Village. Enter Jubei Yagyu, our samurai hero, walking into what’s basically a wreck. And he’s all, “Nobunaga, you’re going down!” Classic revenge quest, right?
Along the way, he bumps into this ragtag gang of four allies. You toss ’em gifts, they might help you out. Or not. It’s like playing matchmaker but with swords and demons. You find gifts in corners you never thought to look, like ratty old shops or under some rock. And get this—if you give enough of the right stuff to the right peep, they might join you as a playable buddy. Whoa.
Capcom’s crew got all emotional talking about which gift reactions hit them in the feels. So keep your eyes peeled for these moments.
Take Ekei Ankokuji. This guy’s a monk, but not in the way you’d think. Think less meditation, more mischief. Hand him something like a huqin or a folding fan, and bam, suddenly you’re getting a front-row seat to Ekei’s dance gig.
Now, Magoichi Saiga, the brainy bookworm with a gun. He’s not impressed by just one book; dude wants the whole library. Present him a lone tome, and he’s like, “Nah, bring me the whole set.” Good luck with that!
And there’s young Kotaro Fuma—ninja kid in the mix. Try giving him a Tengu mask for kicks, and he’s all, “What is this, grandpa gear?” Yeah, rejection hurts, even in games.
Oyu, on the other hand, she’s this mysterious lady in heavy metal (armor, that is). One minute she’s on your side, next she’s poking holes in your gift choices. Give her “The Art of War” and it’s like, she doesn’t even say thanks.
Sometimes, you gotta be a gift ninja. Like Kosuke Tanaka, the producer guy, digging how Magoichi reacts if you pass him raw fish and wasabi. It’s a thing. Seriously.
And you won’t believe Ekei’s sensitive side. Give him anything hair-related and he’s up in arms. I mean, what did you expect? He didn’t ask for hair oil!
Honestly, there’s so much going on in Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny—gifts, adventures, all that glorious chaos. Explore away and try to reclaim your destiny. It’s out now on Xbox. Grab it and thank me later.
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