Oh man, where do I even start with this? So, Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny, a game that, I dunno, just sort of swoops back after being, like, away for a couple of decades. It’s back, people! I mean, it first dropped back in 2002, so we’re digging up some serious nostalgia here. Anyway, it’s this crazy sequel to the much-hyped Onimusha: Warlords.
Jump forward ten years from the Warlords saga, and bam! You’re in the shoes—uh, sandals?—of Jubei Yagyu. Imagine, just a samurai, looking for a bit of justice and bent on revenge. His village? Totally trashed by some demon dude named Nobunaga. So obviously, Jubei goes on an epic quest, meeting these four, uh, characters—I guess it’d be weird to call them "friends" right away. They could become pals if you bribe them right. Oops, I mean, give them thoughtful gifts. Wink.
Like, these gifts are scattered all over. Buy some here, snag some there. Each ally’s got their own favorites, just like real life, right? It’s like, don’t give your vegan friend a steak or something. Get it right, and they might even tag along as playable characters for a bit. How’s that for motivation?
Speaking of motivation, Capcom staff told us—which, thinking back on it, is odd because why would they care about gifts?—anyway, they dished on some hilarious gift reactions. I kind of wish I’d kept a tally.
Take this character, Ekei Ankokuji. Picture a Buddhist priest who’d rather hang with cash, booze, and women. Who knew? He’s supposed to be all spiritual or something. Doesn’t mean he can’t appreciate the arts. Toss him something like a huqin or fan, and he’ll break into a smile. Maybe he’ll swing you a little dance. Why not!
Okay, quick side note here. We’ve got Magoichi Saiga next, leader of some gun team. He’s a bookworm, apparently. I tried just giving him one book once. He wasn’t thrilled—guess he’s more of a “complete series” type of dude.
On to Kotaro Fuma, this young ninja. Tried handing him a Tengu mask. Nope. Said it’s for old people. Jubei just awkwardly took it back. Yikes.
Then there’s Oyu. Now, she’s draped in Western armor, which is… unique. I got the feeling she’s a touch shady. Maybe why she didn’t quite vibe with my gift of The Art of War. Whoops.
Producers said some gifts, when given in the right sequence, could spark different reactions. Tried this with Magoichi—gave him raw fish and wasabi. The reaction? Priceless.
And let’s wrap this with Ekei again. If you poke at hair-related stuff, well, he’s kinda sensitive. Tried a comb. Bad idea. Just trust me on that.
Honestly, the game’s got this whole treasure hunt vibe with gifts and whatnot. Explore, see how folks react, and reclaim whatever destiny, alongside sword fighting and all those samurai things (yep, serious business). Apparently, it’s out fresh on Xbox or something.
So. Dive in, get weird with gifts, and see what kind of journey unfolds. I promise it’s better experienced than explained.
