Capcom: Onimusha demo felt easy because it shows late-game skills

A free demo for Onimusha: Way of the Sword recently dropped on console and Steam, placing players in an early tutorial section of the action game and offering a taste of swordsman Miyamoto Musashi’s various abilities in the sequel to a long-dormant Capcom franchise.

Players have complained the demo is too easy and worried the full game will be similarly breezy. Producer Akihito Kadowaki said, "We’ve heard the feedback that the demo felt too easy for some people. First, the demo is just a slice of the early part of the story." He added, "Also, we really wanted you to enjoy a variety of Musashi’s actions, so we intentionally equipped him with some late-game skills.

Because of that, some players might have felt a lack of challenge. Rest assured, in the final game, the bosses and the regular Genma will put up a tougher fight." Critics have pointed to low enemy aggression and the ability to "spam mash" basic attacks as the main problems, arguing the demo lets Musashi rip through foes without learning moves needed for bosses.

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