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Game Information
- Platform: PlayStation2
- PEGI Rating: Ages 16 and Over
- Media: Video Game
- Item Quantity: 1
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Product Features
- A saga of two different stories which transcends four centuries
- Dual hero system with two very different kinds of action
- Full polygonal backgrounds
- In-depth battle scenes with more sword slashing action
- Features actor Jean Reno
- CG action directed by Hong Kong action director/star Donnie Yen
- New level and depth to story
- For 1 player
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Product Description
Amazon.co.uk Review
Whereas in the movies a third entry in a franchise is seldom a byword for quality, video games seem to suffer more from that "difficult second album" syndrome. In keeping with many recent titles Onimusha 3 rights all the wrongs of its immediate predecessor while taking everything that was right about the original and genuinely improving it.
On a technical level the improvements are obvious, with the backgrounds now being in full 3D, instead of just being static picture postcards, and the control system is completely new--ditching the awkward turn-and-move dynamic inherited from Resident Evil. The story, while still largely perfunctory, also offers a genuinely new setting with the fight against evil taking place not just in feudal Japan but also modern day Paris.
Once the action does get to the City of Love you're given the chance to control French cop Jacques Blanc as well as the first game's Samanosuke. Both characters are given the features of famous movie stars and although Takeshi Kaneshiro is largely unknown outside of Japan, Jean "Léon" Reno provides the face of Jacques.
To make things more interesting Jacques ends up in medieval Japan and Samanosuke has to battle on in France. A helpful little fairy called Ako is able to move between the two eras at will and thereby enables a number of interesting puzzles later in the game. It's hardly a revelation in originality but for simple demon-bashing fun Onimusha 3 is hard to beat. --David Jenkins
Product Description
In Onimusha 3 the stage is set in the year 1582 at the burning Honnoji Temple, as the famous Onimusha warrior Samanosuke Akechi fights. As he faces the demons in front of him, he is compelled to move forward by hatred for his true enemy, the undying Nobunaga Oda, ever pursuing his crazed ambition. Samanosuke prepares for the long-awaited final battle against Nobunaga.
The year is now 2004 and Jean Reno plays Jacques Blanc as the peaceful French capital is suddenly attacked by demons. In the blink of an eye, Paris is transformed into a nightmarish nest of Genma demons who are slaughtering the civilians and soldiers one by one. Within this nightmare appears one man, a man who stands up against the Genma demons.
Why has Samanosuke suddenly appeared in present Paris and Jacques in feudal Japan? What fate awaits these two men? What will be the final outcome of each of their stories? Find out the truth when you play the game.
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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Onimusha 3: Demon Seige, the last game in the Onimusha trilogy is a perfect example of how to end a trilogy. It ends the series with dignity and gives closure, unlike oooh let's say the Matrix series where there is no coherent way to explain it.
Anyways the game follows the story of Samanosuke and a new character, Jacques Blanc, a Frenchman who is a part of the French army. Nobunaga has been resurrected, and along with the Genma scientist Guildenstern. Guildenstern has been able to rip through time and is terrorizing modern day France. Back in Samanosuke's 16th Century Japan Nobunaga is terrorizing people again. Guildenstern's time warp causes Jacque to be transported to 16th Century Japan and Samanosuke is transported to Modern day France. Jacques' and Samanosuke's destinies are intertwined by their ability to change into Onimusha and they must work together to both stop evil and get to their proper times.
Graphically the game is all you can expect for a straight out of Japan, awesome game. The intro and movies in this game are certainly dazzling and amazing. Ingame cinemas certainly are also great but no where near as dazzling as the intro, but you can't expect it all the way through with our aging console. Textures are smooth and the game runs very smoothly, with no slow down in the fast paced sections.
The soundtrack is good but somewhat forgettable. The battle sounds are top notch as well. The only thing that I have a gripe is that sometimes you can't hear voices that well nor do the voices sound that great. They really should of done a final fantasy and had proper subtitles, or even better, have the Japanese voices instead of the American ones.
Great controls, it lets you use either Resident Evil-esque controls or DMC style free moving controls. Both can be used in conjunction and are great. This game also puts more emphasis on timing than any other game I have ever seen. In order to be a true Onimusha you must be able to time your shots.
What a game. How do the Japanesse come up with games which are so involving, so exciting and above all, draw you in like no other. This game has the lot, awesome graphics, great longevity and above all astonishing gameplay. It's the last in the series and it is certainly the best. Go forth and conquer!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Fun:
Hey, this game is great, very freaking great.
I am a casual gamer and this was the third game that I have finished, ever. My first being God of War, also well cool. Initially I started playing "Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams", when that got a bit rough I bought "Onimusha 3: Demon Siege", and it was the best decision!
I ploughed through this game. Couldnt get enough, felt a bit guilty for liking it too much, then ploughed through it some more. Just because I have stated that I am in fact a Casual Gamer, doesnt mean that my opinion counts for naught. I was recommended by a respectable Playstation 2 magazine to buy this game, they are hard core gamers and know what is good.
The game play is very fluid and engaging, not since God of War was it so much fun to slaughter things. The fact that you get to play two characters, Jean Reno is one of them and he was "Leon", is very very cool, and when you get on a bit further in the game and have to use both the characters to solve some puzzles (I did this on my own) you can help but get a warm tingle in you pants. This game is beautiful to look at, you get to visit some locations twice, once in the past or future, and once in the future and past (play it, you will understand). The moves of the two characters are excellent and upgradable. The boss fights are challenging but worth it. Spoiler Alert: when you get to play as Michelle, with her rocket launcher, it just rounds up the coolness factor, it sucks that you have to complete the game to be able to play as the dude with the big stick.
I have played other games but could not be bothered to finish them because they were not cool, this is.
If you liked and loved games like God of War and Devil May Cry, you will like this.
Oh, I have to mention that the coolness of 'Demon Siege made me want to play 'Dawn of Dreams again, it also rocks hard, get that too.
I am a casual gamer and this was the third game that I have finished, ever. My first being God of War, also well cool. Initially I started playing "Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams", when that got a bit rough I bought "Onimusha 3: Demon Siege", and it was the best decision!
I ploughed through this game. Couldnt get enough, felt a bit guilty for liking it too much, then ploughed through it some more. Just because I have stated that I am in fact a Casual Gamer, doesnt mean that my opinion counts for naught. I was recommended by a respectable Playstation 2 magazine to buy this game, they are hard core gamers and know what is good.
The game play is very fluid and engaging, not since God of War was it so much fun to slaughter things. The fact that you get to play two characters, Jean Reno is one of them and he was "Leon", is very very cool, and when you get on a bit further in the game and have to use both the characters to solve some puzzles (I did this on my own) you can help but get a warm tingle in you pants. This game is beautiful to look at, you get to visit some locations twice, once in the past or future, and once in the future and past (play it, you will understand). The moves of the two characters are excellent and upgradable. The boss fights are challenging but worth it. Spoiler Alert: when you get to play as Michelle, with her rocket launcher, it just rounds up the coolness factor, it sucks that you have to complete the game to be able to play as the dude with the big stick.
I have played other games but could not be bothered to finish them because they were not cool, this is.
If you liked and loved games like God of War and Devil May Cry, you will like this.
Oh, I have to mention that the coolness of 'Demon Siege made me want to play 'Dawn of Dreams again, it also rocks hard, get that too.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
I had never heard of onimusha 3 before and as the shop was selling it for cheap I thought I'd give it a go. I wasn't expecting much but as soon as I turned it on I saw one of the best games ever made. The graphics, gameplay, storyline and the coolness was revealed.
It is a lot like the Resident Evil series, having to solve puzzles and kill huge beasts. But onimusha is not as slow and scary. It is compltely fast and action packed.
Although the game is great it can get a bit repetetive at times, by having to continuously kill the same type of demons throughout the game.
The bosses look cool, I especially like the gianormous guard dog you have to fight with Jaques.
Overall this game is great and I think that everyone who enjoys action and puzzle solving should certainly give it a go.
It is a lot like the Resident Evil series, having to solve puzzles and kill huge beasts. But onimusha is not as slow and scary. It is compltely fast and action packed.
Although the game is great it can get a bit repetetive at times, by having to continuously kill the same type of demons throughout the game.
The bosses look cool, I especially like the gianormous guard dog you have to fight with Jaques.
Overall this game is great and I think that everyone who enjoys action and puzzle solving should certainly give it a go.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
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The best video game of Onimusha series!
Really recomended!
I have the other 3 but this is the best of them!
Really recomended!
I have the other 3 but this is the best of them!
Published 1 month ago by Mitsu
Onimusha 3 is great + stars Jean Reno the good french actor!
I have all of the first three Onimusha games on the PS2 and this is the best one yet. The puzzles are fun but not too taxing and the combat is fun. Read more
Published on 27 May 2009 by Dragonlord
Onimusha 3
When I was a kid my first computer was an MSX and I was a massive arcade hound. Because of this I have a affinity with Japanese game software. Read more
Published on 11 Mar 2007 by Darth_Awesome
onimusha 3 kicks bottom
this game really impressed me as i thought it would be slow and repetitive but it was surprising and challenging. it is the best out of all the onimusha games by far. Read more
Published on 13 April 2006 by Dragon
IT WAS AWSOME, BUT NOT DA BEST
it was very good with lots of new features which included new places and to be able to be in paris,france. you play as the 1, samonouske, and monte blanc. Read more
Published on 26 Mar 2006
The Best Onimusha game I've played
This game is beautifully created, the graphics are impressive and the story is interesting. Takeshi Kaneshiro (House of Flying Daggers) and Jean Reno (Leon) are both great as their... Read more
Published on 17 Oct 2005 by Dark Knight
Good but i prefer the original!
Of all the Onimusha series i prefer the original but the new one is still one of the best games that could be owned by a any ps2 gamer. Read more
Published on 4 Jun 2005 by Tubbs
What an end to the trilogy!
Onimusha 3-The third game, are we bored yet? The answer is no.
Continuing on from the other two, Nobunaga is set to take over the world by going into the past and present. Read more
Published on 19 April 2005 by C. O'Connor
Outstanding finale for the series !
The Third game in the series pushes the bar in the action. You can now control your character with the analogue stick, like Devil May Cry. Read more
Published on 2 Mar 2005
Run to the shops now!
Firstly the big transition in this game from its predessors is that the enviroments are now 3D. Although that is but a mere factor in the true game. Read more
Published on 28 Sep 2004 by miky
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