Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny is a hack and slash action-adventure game developed by Capcom and released for the PlayStation 2 in 2002. It is the sequel to Onimusha: Warlords and the second installment in the franchise. Onimusha.
Set in Sengoku period Japan, the game tells the story of Samanosuke Akechi, a samurai seeking revenge for the death of his wife, Kaede. Samanosuke soon meets a young woman named Oichi, who reveals that Kaede is still alive and imprisoned by Nobunaga Oda, a brutal warlord trying to unite Japan.
Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny continues the gameplay of its predecessor, with third-person hack and slash gameplay. Players can use sword skills, magic, and special weapons to defeat enemies. The game also introduces several new features, including the ability to switch between the two main characters, Samanosuke and Oichi, and the ability to use items to improve the character’s abilities.
The game was well received by critics, with an average review score of 88 on Metacritic. The game was praised for its engaging gameplay, engaging storyline, and stunning graphics.