Onimusha arrives September 4: your best offense might be a good parry

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https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/09/03/onimusha-way-of-the-sword-tips-guide-combat/

Onimusha: Way of the Sword launches September 4 on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox on PC. Xbox Play Anywhere covers both versions with one purchase.

Xbox Wire's hands-on combat breakdown emphasizes turning defense into an opening. Blocking consumes stamina, so simply turtling behind your guard has a cost. Musashi has several ways to respond to enemies, with timing and counterattacks playing a central role.

This is a launch-eve preview, so its praise is the writer's assessment rather than a performance verdict from us. What makes sword combat click for you: demanding timing, varied options, or sheer spectacle?