Onimusha Tactics
A tactical RPG spin-off of the Onimusha series featuring grid-based battles against demonic forces. Players command samurai warriors with special Oni powers across feudal Japan-inspired battlefields.
Platform
game boy advance
Year
2003
Genre
Tactical RPG
Developer
Capcom
Controls
About This Game
Simplifies the main series' action gameplay into turn-based tactical combat while retaining the demon-slaying theme.
Introduces elemental rock-paper-scissors system where fire beats wind, wind beats lightning, and lightning beats fire.
Features characters from mainline Onimusha games including Samanosuke and Jubei in strategic scenarios.
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