Software:Onimusha Blade Warriors

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Short description: 2003 video game
Onimusha Blade Warriors
North American box art
Developer(s)Capcom
Publisher(s)Capcom
Director(s)Hideki Miyake
Producer(s)Jun Takeuchi
Artist(s)Hayato Kaji
Keita Amemiya
Takashi Yamazaki
Composer(s)Shinichiro Sato
SeriesOnimusha
Platform(s)PlayStation 2
Release
Genre(s)Fighting
Mode(s)Multiplayer

Lua error in Module:Lang/utilities at line 332: attempt to call field '_transl' (a nil value). is a 2003 fighting game developed and published by Capcom for the PlayStation 2. A spin-off of the Onimusha series, Blade Warriors is a 2D platform fighter featuring many of the characters of the Onimusha franchise.

Players may use standard sword fighting with combos, blocks, block-breaking kicks, jump, switch planes (the different levels of the fighting area), use various items, and disarm their opponents. It also includes the original aspects of the Onimusha series, including the absorption of souls and special elemental attacks (lightning, fire, and wind). The story takes place months after the events in Onimusha 2 and before the events in Onimusha 3.[3]

Characters

Onimusha characters

  • Samanosuke Akechi - a protagonist samurai from Software:Onimusha: Warlords. A warrior who wields the Oni Gauntlet, he disappeared mysteriously after defeating Fortinbras at Gifu Castle. Once again he has set out to defeat the demons with his Oni power.
  • Kaede - a female ninja from Onimusha: Warlords, she fought the demons with Samanosuke and searched for his whereabouts after the battle at Gifu Castle. Kaede will throw herself into the heat of battle no matter what the risk to life and limb.
  • Keijiro Maeda - Yumemaru from Onimusha: Warlords ten years later, he is also known as Maeda Keiji. Famous eccentric swordsman, his gaudy dress conceals a warm heart. Rumored to have originally come from China, he wields a giant Nagamaki in battle.
  • Grunt - this nameless warrior wanders battlegrounds in hopes of an opportunity to raise his stature. Lucky for him he rarely has a break from war, or he would realize how bleak his future is.
  • Jubei Yagyu - a protagonist samurai from Software:Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny, Oni blood flows through the veins of this mighty swordsman. He defeated the Demon Lord Nobunaga in the name of justice. He settled down at home until hearing that demons were on the move.
  • Oyu of Odani - a swordswoman from Onimusha 2 and Nobunaga's younger sister, she fights alongside Jubei to defeat her monstrous brother. After many fierce battles, she has returned to her home castle to find some tranquillity.
  • Kotaro Fuma - a ninja from Onimusha 2, he is a young leader of the Fuma ninja gang who serve the Houjyou family. Fought with Jubei against Nobunaga, he uses his masterful reconnaissance techniques to provide Jubei with intelligence.
  • Ekei Ankokuji - a warrior monk from Onimusha 2 and a spear master of the Hozoin School. This monk with a taste for wine and women is still a top-class fighter with a sharp mind. He has served the Mouri family since the battle with the demons.
  • Magoichi Saiga - a gun trooper from Onimusha 2 and the head gunner of the Kishu-Saiga gun team. Although he is trying to protect his homeland he hates Ekei.
  • Gargant - an unknown warrior of the Genma, he is seen in Software:Onimusha 3: Demon Siege and Software:Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams. He first swore his allegiance to the nefarious demon lord Fortinbras. After the demise of Fortinbras, he had yielded his position as the righthand man under the new Genma Lord, Oda Nobunaga.
  • Marcellus - a demon boss from Onimusha: Warlords. He was once an Oni Warrior that converted into a Genma through Guildenstern's experimentation. This engineered demon, created from materials fetched from the Cave of Treachery, is Guildenstern's pride and joy. He wields a weapon resembling the Oni Gauntlet on his right arm.
  • Gogandantess - self-proclaimed "The greatest swordsman of all demons" in Onimusha 2.
  • Jujudormah - a demon boss from Onimusha 2 and self-proclaimed 'most beautiful' concubine of Genma Lord Oda Nobunaga. A combination of cunning mind and ferocious nature makes Jujudormah as one of the most feared demons. Confident of her looks, she has an interest in the Demon Lord Nobunaga.
  • Zombie Warrior - a demon grunt from Onimusha: Warlords and the first of Guildenstern's engineered demons. This zombie makes up for his lack of intelligence with a powerful instinct to seek out and destroy life.
  • Three Eyes - a demon ninja from Onimusha: Warlords, this engineered demon was modeled after a ninja. Highly athletic, his agility far exceeds normal human levels. He can be spotted by his three eerily glowing eyes.
  • Nobunaga Oda - the demon lord who appeared in Onimusha: Warlords, Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny and Onimusha 3: Demon Siege. He wants to rule over the entire world with his Genma Army.

Hidden characters

  • MegaMan.EXE - the protagonist of the Mega Man Battle Network series.
  • Zero - originally from the Mega Man X series, he is displayed in his Mega Man Zero incarnation.
  • Kojiro Sasaki - the archrival of Miyamoto Musashi, killed by him on Ganryujima Island.
  • Musashi Miyamoto - the best-known swordmaster.
  • Juju-Ran - a younger and more attractive version of Jujudormah. She has her magical parasol but wields a blade instead of her umbrella.
  • Jaido - the reptilian demons fought in Onimusha 2. They can be unlocked by leveling up the Zombie character.
  • Musaid/Giramusaid - can be unlocked by leveling up Three Eyes. Both of them have 2 glowing red eyes instead of 3 glowing green ones.

Music

The game's music was written primarily by Shinichiro Sato, with additional compositions from Sega's Masaru Setsumaru, Hideki Abe, Yutaka Minobe, Hideaki Kobayashi, Junko Shiratsu, and Tomonori Sawada.

Reception

Reception
Aggregate score
AggregatorScore
Metacritic65/100[4]
Review scores
PublicationScore
Edge6/10[5]
EGM7.17/10[6][lower-alpha 1]
Famitsu29/40[7]
Game Informer8/10[8]
GameRevolutionC−[9]
GameSpot6.6/10[10]
GameSpyStarStar[11]
GameZone8/10[12]
IGN7/10[13]
OPM (US)StarStarHalf star[14]
X-PlayStarStar[15]
Playboy50%[16]
The TimesStarStarStar[17]

The game received "mixed" reviews according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[4] In Japan, Famitsu gave it a score of one eight and three sevens for a total of 29 out of 40.[7] Atomic Dawg of GamePro gave a positive review to the game, commending the selection of characters to choose in several modes, "sharp" graphics, "tight" controls, gameplay, sound, and replay value. The reviewer said that the fans of Onimusha will appreciate the title, as well as fans of fighting games in general.[18][lower-alpha 2]

Notes

  1. ↑ Two critics of Electronic Gaming Monthly gave the game each a score of 7/10, and the other gave it 7.5/10.
  2. ↑ GamePro gave the game 4/5 for graphics, sound, control, and fun factor.

References

  1. ↑ "CAPCOM® RELEASES ONIMUSHA™ BLADE WARRIORS". March 23, 2004. http://www.capcom.com/news/news.xpml?prid=450127. 
  2. ↑ Bramwell, Tom (June 4, 2004). "What's New?". Gamer Network. https://www.eurogamer.net/whatsnew-040604. 
  3. ↑ "On the Cutting Edge: Interview with Keiji Inafune". GMR (Ziff Davis). http://www.gmrmagazine.com/article2/0%2C2053%2C1532476%2C00.asp. 
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Onimusha Blade Warriors". Fandom. https://www.metacritic.com/game/onimusha-blade-warriors/. 
  5. ↑ Edge staff (February 2004). "Onimusha Buraiden [JP Import]". Edge (Future Publishing) (133): 98. 
  6. ↑ Elliott, Shawn; Hsu, Dan "Shoe"; Mielke, James "Milkman". "Onimusha Blade Warriors". Electronic Gaming Monthly (Ziff Davis). https://retrocdn.net/images/1/1a/EGM_US_177.pdf. Retrieved June 17, 2024. 
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 Flame (November 20, 2003). "PSO EP III FAMITSU SCORES 8,8,8,8 32/40". https://www.pso-world.com/forums/showthread.php?42706-PSO-EP-III-FAMITSU-SCORES-8-8-8-8-32-40. 
  8. ↑ Biessener, Adam (March 2004). "Onimusha Blade Warriors". Game Informer (GameStop) (131): 104. http://www.gameinformer.com/NR/exeres/6C875A1C-6636-42D5-9083-C74C89441218.htm. Retrieved June 16, 2024. 
  9. ↑ Gee, Brian (March 31, 2004). "Onimusha Blade Warriors Review". CraveOnline. https://www.gamerevolution.com/review/33450-onimusha-blade-warriors-review. 
  10. ↑ Gerstmann, Jeff (March 22, 2004). "Onimusha Blade Warriors Review". Fandom. https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/onimusha-blade-warriors-review/1900-6091945/. 
  11. ↑ Lopez, Miguel (March 25, 2004). "GameSpy: Onimusha Blade Warriors". IGN Entertainment. http://ps2.gamespy.com/playstation-2/onimusha-blade-warriors/501543p1.html. 
  12. ↑ David, Mike (April 6, 2004). "Onimusha Blade Warriors - PS2 - Review". https://gamezone.com/reviews/onimusha_blade_warriors_ps2_review/. 
  13. ↑ Perry, Douglass C. (March 18, 2004). "Onimusha Blade Warriors". Ziff Davis. https://www.ign.com/articles/2004/03/18/onimusha-blade-warriors-2. 
  14. ↑ Varanini, Giancarlo (April 2004). "Onimusha Blade Warriors". Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine (Ziff Davis) (79): 102. http://www.playstationmagazine.com/article2/0%2C2053%2C1553099%2C00.asp. Retrieved June 17, 2024. 
  15. ↑ Villoria, Gerald (May 10, 2004). "'Onimusha Blade Warriors' (PS2) Review". TechTV. http://www.techtv.com/xplay/reviews/story/0%2C24330%2C3680006%2C00.html. 
  16. ↑ "Onimusha Blade Warriors". Playboy (Playboy Enterprises): 32. February 2004. 
  17. ↑ "Onimusha Blade Warrior [sic"]. The Times. June 5, 2004. https://www.thetimes.com/article/onimusha-blade-warrior-8ppl02wcd26. 
  18. ↑ Atomic Dawg (April 2004). "Onimusha Blade Warriors". GamePro (IDG) (182): 70. https://retrocdn.net/images/8/81/GamePro_US_187.pdf. Retrieved June 16, 2024. 
  • MobyGames is a commercial database website that catalogs information on video games and the people and companies behind them via crowdsourcing. This includes over 300,000 games for hundreds of platforms.[1] Founded in 1999, ownership of the site has changed hands several times. It has been owned by Atari SA since 2022.

Features

Edits and submissions to the site (including screenshots, box art, developer information, game summaries, and more) go through a verification process of fact-checking by volunteer "approvers".[2] This lengthy approval process after submission can range from minutes to days or months.[3] The most commonly used sources are the video game's website, packaging, and credit screens. There is a published standard for game information and copy-editing.[4] A ranking system allows users to earn points for contributing accurate information.[5]

Registered users can rate and review games. Users can create private or public "have" and "want" lists, which can generate a list of games available for trade with other registered users. The site contains an integrated forum. Each listed game can have its own sub-forum.

History

Logo used until March 2014

MobyGames was founded on March 1, 1999, by Jim Leonard and Brian Hirt, and joined by David Berk 18 months later, the three of which had been friends since high school.[6][7] Leonard had the idea of sharing information about computer games with a larger audience. The database began with information about games for IBM PC compatibles, relying on the founders' personal collections. Eventually, the site was opened up to allow general users to contribute information.[5] In a 2003 interview, Berk emphasized MobyGames' dedication to taking video games more seriously than broader society and to preserving games for their important cultural influence.[5]

In mid-2010, MobyGames was purchased by GameFly for an undisclosed amount.[8] This was announced to the community post factum , and the site's interface was given an unpopular redesign.[7] A few major contributors left, refusing to do volunteer work for a commercial website.{{Citation needed|date=June 2025} On December 18, 2013, MobyGames was acquired by Jeremiah Freyholtz, owner of Blue Flame Labs (a San Francisco-based game and web development company) and VGBoxArt (a site for fan-made video game box art).[9] Blue Flame Labs reverted MobyGames' interface to its pre-overhaul look and feel,[10] and for the next eight years, the site was run by Freyholtz and Independent Games Festival organizer Simon Carless.[7]

On November 24, 2021, Atari SA announced a potential deal with Blue Flame Labs to purchase MobyGames for $1.5 million.[11] The purchase was completed on 8 March 2022, with Freyholtz remaining as general manager.[12][13][14] Over the next year, the financial boost given by Atari led to a rework of the site being built from scratch with a new backend codebase, as well as updates improving the mobile and desktop user interface.[1] This was accomplished by investing in full-time development of the site instead of its previously part-time development.[15]

In 2024, MobyGames began offering a paid "Pro" membership option for the site to generate additional revenue.[16] Previously, the site had generated income exclusively through banner ads and (from March 2014 onward) a small number of patrons via the Patreon website.[17]

See also

  • IGDB – game database used by Twitch for its search and discovery functions

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Sheehan, Gavin (2023-02-22). "Atari Relaunches The Fully Rebuilt & Optimized MobyGames Website". https://bleedingcool.com/games/atari-relaunches-the-fully-rebuilt-optimized-mobygames-website/. 
  2. ↑ Litchfield, Ted (2021-11-26). "Zombie company Atari to devour MobyGames". https://www.pcgamer.com/zombie-company-atari-to-devour-mobygames/. 
  3. ↑ "MobyGames FAQ: Emails Answered § When will my submission be approved?". Blue Flame Labs. 30 March 2014. http://www.mobygames.com/info/faq7#g1. 
  4. ↑ "The MobyGames Standards and Practices". Blue Flame Labs. 6 January 2016. http://www.mobygames.com/info/standards. 
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Miller, Stanley A. (2003-04-22). "People's choice awards honor favorite Web sites". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. 
  6. ↑ "20 Years of MobyGames" (in en). 2019-02-28. https://trixter.oldskool.org/2019/02/28/20-years-of-mobygames/. 
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Plunkett, Luke (2022-03-10). "Atari Buys MobyGames For $1.5 Million". https://kotaku.com/mobygames-retro-credits-database-imdb-atari-freyholtz-b-1848638521. 
  8. ↑ "Report: MobyGames Acquired By GameFly Media". Gamasutra. 2011-02-07. https://www.gamedeveloper.com/game-platforms/report-mobygames-acquired-by-gamefly-media. 
  9. ↑ Corriea, Alexa Ray (December 31, 2013). "MobyGames purchased from GameFly, improvements planned". http://www.polygon.com/2013/12/31/5261414/mobygames-purchased-from-gamefly-improvements-planned. 
  10. ↑ Wawro, Alex (31 December 2013). "Game dev database MobyGames getting some TLC under new owner". Gamasutra. https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/game-dev-database-mobygames-getting-some-tlc-under-new-owner. 
  11. ↑ "Atari invests in Anstream, may buy MobyGames". November 24, 2021. https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2021-11-24-atari-invests-in-anstream-may-buy-mobygames. 
  12. ↑ Rousseau, Jeffrey (2022-03-09). "Atari purchases Moby Games". https://www.gamesindustry.biz/atari-purchases-moby-games. 
  13. ↑ "Atari Completes MobyGames Acquisition, Details Plans for the Site's Continued Support". March 8, 2022. https://www.atari.com/atari-completes-mobygames-acquisition-details-plans-for-the-sites-continued-support/. 
  14. ↑ "Atari has acquired game database MobyGames for $1.5 million" (in en-GB). 2022-03-09. https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/atari-has-acquired-game-database-mobygames-for-1-5-million/. 
  15. ↑ Stanton, Rich (2022-03-10). "Atari buys videogame database MobyGames for $1.5 million". https://www.pcgamer.com/atari-buys-videogame-database-mobygames-for-dollar15-million/. 
  16. ↑ Harris, John (2024-03-09). "MobyGames Offering “Pro” Membership". https://setsideb.com/mobygames-offering-pro-membership/. 
  17. ↑ "MobyGames on Patreon". http://www.patreon.com/mobygames. 
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