If you've played the PS2 entries, it feels like another slight step-up. it's almost the same as Onechanbara 2 quality-wise, but some additions are for the better. For starters, stuff like perfect dodge was a welcome addition and i usually don't advocate for longer games, but in this case it works in this game's favour: 20 missions instead of 7 missions was a smart choice. The upgrade system with 7 missions, kinda requires you to replay missions because you'd get decimated a bit too soon due to the difficulty spike plus enemies being way tankier. Luckily the 20 mission structure lets you play the game smoothly while not requiring you to replay missions nearly as much as the PS2 entries. Also the character switch mechanic is still present which is great to see, would've hated to see that wasted. That being said, if you're looking for a great game here, look somewhere else.

Better than the first game in a few areas, worse in few but mostly the former. Improvements are starting to show: really enjoyed the character switch, which i cant praise enough: definitely offered an interesting approach to combat (iframes, berserk state "storage"). Of course that trashy upgrade system is here to stay but it seems to have been streamlined just a bit which is fine by me and they at least tried with the OST. Now when it comes to worse stuffs than the first game, some fights would go for unreasonable stretches to the point they become exhausting.

This game left me very mixed. On one hand, the soundtrack was great (even downloaded some tracks), i liked the story (i would rank this lower than Tenchu 2's story though, this game's ending was very sudden) and game looks good too. On the other hand, no grappling hook, you can carry up to 3 items, combat (if you can call it that, its just a Simon Says game). Movement doesn't feel great with the over the shoulder camera, and i heavily dislike that raft jumping is now context sensitive. But at the same time if you can get past its bad quirks, you might enjoy yourself, i actually enjoyed the shadow/light system, it's got some cool stealth kills here and there. All in all, an all-over-the-place game.

For being a sequel to Onimusha 1, this game certainly does a good job and improving stuff: better gameplay, better issen mechanics, story's very good, considerably longer, better replay value and better horrible voice acting. Not to mention it took some risks like the gift system but at the same time it kind of feels undercooked, since you could just ignore it alltogether but if you do then don't expect any help if a boss starts kicking your ass and can sometimes lead to some awkward moments where a character gets introduced into the story and then you don't know what happens to them next because you didn't gift him enough items. This is a title meant to be replayed multiple times since it's impossible to see all the alternate paths in one playthrough, also soundtrack is not as amazing as 1's but it's still good. A good sequel all things considered.

Came expecting to hate it, ended up liking it a lot. Story is a bit all-over-the-place, issen/critical got quite streamlined and can easily be spammed with magic too so that sense of countering enemies isn't there anymore, but at the same time this game is full of content, fun environments, SUPERB soundtrack. It definitely took the series in a different direction and this game can definitely put you off if you came after playing 3.
Given Capcom's disinterest in the series i can live with this game being a great series finale.

This game starts out weird, gameplay is rough, story is kinda confusing, super useless tutorials ("change crests with the crest change button" oh gee thanks!!), and the game has some moments of frustration involving some regenerators but at the same time i couldn't help but keep playing due to the super bizarre premise while also being the type of game that will reward you for sticking with it. Yes this game has a steep learning curve but once you get used to it, you start upgrading your character and learn what legion is best for the stage it's all smooth sailing from there. One thing consistent about this game is the phenomenal soundtrack composed by the great Hideyuki Fukasawa, from moody to quite epic tracks, it really sets the mood for this medieval-apocalyptic-gone-to-hell setting. All in all, if you have the patience then go for it and most importantly don't go expecting a DMC-like game.