Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Capcom
  • Release Date: Aug 28, 2002
User Score
8.8 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 21 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21

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  1. Yangzong_guoguo
    May 23, 2005
    10
    This game is sooooooo cool!! The graphics r so good and the sound effects r so cool!!! Everyone play this game!!!!!!
  2. DougA.
    Oct 15, 2002
    9
    Great Game!!
  3. NabilJ.
    Nov 26, 2002
    10
    Great horrorfest slasher if you liked the first game, you'll like this one!
  4. JohnS.
    Dec 28, 2002
    9
    Onimusha 2: samurai's destiny is a superb game. It is one of my favorites. The graphics are incredible and the sound is great. I did not like the difficulty, however. it is a bit simple, although it is fun, addicting, and nonstop gaming action. you should at least rent this game.
  5. BrentS.
    Dec 31, 2002
    9
    Awesome Environments, Second to none Graphics, Storyline superb. Need I go on....
  6. RyanT.
    Sep 16, 2002
    9
    A very good sequel to Onimusha Warlords. But its basically the same game with minor improvements. If you liked the first Onimusha you will like this one.
  7. VarunB.
    Aug 12, 2005
    10
    It does what every good sequel should...improve on every aspect from the original. This is one of the most beautiful games to hit the PS2, and focuses more on the RPG element than the original. The combat system is cleaner, and it's much easier to get critical kills. With 4 sub-characters, this game has the best replay value I've seen in a while. Definitely worth the while!
  8. ArkonBlade
    Jan 6, 2011
    9
    a much improved game over the first. the first big improvement is its much much longer then the first game which was easily beatin in just alittle over 3 hours. the graphics where great in there day. a much better story and charicters. voice acting has slightly improved from the first or maybe just as bad . i liked the new trading option and ability to buy from shops. almost every thing about this game is improved from the first one... minus the camera there are some spots where it just sucks . all in all though this is how a sequel should be.… Expand
  9. Tubie
    Oct 3, 2010
    10
    A real step up in all the good ways from Onimusha: Warlords. This game is much better with the gameplay being the best part of this game, while the story is not as strong it is still good enough.
  10. Rox22
    Mar 29, 2013
    9
    It took everything it did in the first game, and made them better. Visuals are superior. Combat is even more action pact and a dream to play. Story is REALLY gripping with some really deep characters that you really connect with. Surprising, as Jubei really comes across a little flat at first glance. This is truly a fantastic sequel that deserves to be in anyone's collection. Overall: This is what all sequels should aspire to do!… Expand

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Metascore
84 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 31 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 31
  3. Negative: 0 out of 31
  1. NTSC-uk
    80
    In every sense what a gaming sequel should be: bigger, better, and bolder than the previous incarnation in every almost respect imaginable. With huge steps forward in terms of design, graphics, and gameplay, this should equally delight and entertain fans of the original, as well as newcomers to the trilogy.
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  2. Into Liquid Sky
    83
    As is the problem with most games built with pre-rendered backgrounds, there are going to be a lot of times where the game camera is going to leave you open for cheap shots as you move from one angle to another.
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  3. GamerWeb Sony
    85
    The graphics have matured to push the bar higher for what a PS2 game should look like and despite flawed localization and some awkward moments in the voice-acting, it delivers the promise of "more, deeper, better."
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