Capcom Team Shares Top Ally Reactions in Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny

Sure thing! Here’s a more raw, human-like take on that.

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So, after what feels like countless years (or decades, who knows, I’ve lost track) Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny makes its grand entrance back into our lives! Picture it: the game first dropped in 2002, a sequel to the buzzed-about Onimusha: Warlords. Ah, the nostalgia. This sequel? It cranks up the thrills with a new tale and hero – Jubei Yagyu, the samurai with a bone to pick and a blade to swing.

Fast forward ten years from the drama of Onimusha: Warlords, and guess who’s back in town? That’s right, our favorite demon overlord, Nobunaga Oda. He’s all recharged and eyeing Japan like a buffet line, starting with poor Yagyu Village. Enter Jubei, coming home to find things, well, less than cozy. So he’s off, sword in hand, to settle the score. Along his path, he buddy-buddies with this eclectic mix of four allies, each with their quirks. Fun times! You can even toss them gifts to get on their good side — or not, your call.

Gifting isn’t just about random niceties. Nah, you can snag these goodies everywhere — buy, discover, or maybe even charm them off others. Strategic gifting, I suppose, if there’s such a thing. Each ally is a picky eater when it comes to gifts; giving the right stuff to the right person might even have them join you on the battlefield. Neat, right?

We stumbled across some chatter with Capcom’s folks, asking them about those random gift reactions. It’s a real gem hunt, seeing who grins or grimaces at what!

Take Ekei Ankokuji. Here’s a monk who’s no hermit — loves his booze and ladies. Toss him a huqin or maybe a folding fan, and suddenly he’s dancing around like it’s a party. Got a thing for theatrics, that guy.

Next up, Magoichi Saiga. Chief of the shoot-first-ask-questions-later club, but also a bookworm. Give him a book, and he’ll itch for the rest like an unfinished puzzle. Fair warning: he’s a “whole set or nothing” kinda reader.

Then there’s Kotaro Fuma, youthful ninja vibes all around. Slip him something ancient like a Tengu mask, and he dismisses it faster than you can say “wrong era,” shoving it back your way. Awkward.

Oyu’s a wildcard, draped in Western armor with her own brand of mystery. Gifts? Well, she’s cagey. The Art of War in her hands might seem clever, but she’ll give you these vibes like you’ve brought a knife to a gunfight.

Oh, and don’t forget the way gifts can spin reactions into something unexpected. Producer Kosuke Tanaka loves when you gift Magoichi raw fish and wasabi. Makes you wonder why, doesn’t it?

Finally, for some comic relief (or cringe, depending), those gifts that touch a nerve are gold. Try handing Ekei anything hair-related, and you’ll get an eye-roll or three. Drama.

So, in a nutshell, Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny is bursting with fun little wrinkles to explore. Dive in, gift away, and maybe unravel a bit of destiny while you’re at it.

Out now, spanking new remaster on Xbox One and Series X|S. Give it a whirl if you’re brave enough.

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Remember, messy thoughts are the spice of life!