Onimusha Warlords is an action-adventure game set in 16th century Japan, drawing inspiration from the cinematic works of Akira Kurosawa. Players control Samanosuke Akechi, a samurai tasked with rescuing the kidnapped princess Yuki. Throughout the game, Samanosuke battles an army of demon warriors while navigating a narrative filled with treachery and dark magic in feudal Japan.
Onimusha: Warlords is an epic saga of 16th century Japan inspired by the battle scenes of famed Japanese director Akira Kurosawa. It takes place in a world of darkness and magic when power hungry warlords battle for control of Feudal Japan. One brave Samurai, Samanosuke Akechi, boldly volunteers to rescue the kidnapped princess Yuki, but does not fully realize the desperation of this mission. An entire legion of demon warriors stands between him and his mission to avenge the princess.