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|      |  | \   |    |    |  \  /  | |     | |-----| |    | |      |   ------|
|      |  |  \  |    |    |   \/   | |     |       | |----| |------|         |
|      |  |   \ |    |    |        | |     |       | |    | |      |         |
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|\   |---- |\    /| /-----\ \    |   |---- ------  |---- |----- |----
| \  |     | \  / | |     | |\   |   |        |    |     |      |
|  \ |     |  \/  | |     | | \  |   |----|   |    |     | ---| |
|  / |---- |      | |     | |  \ |        |   |    |---- |    | |----
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FAQ/Walkthrough created by Aaron"Samurai Gamer"Luther
Version 1.60
Email corrections or suggestions to slipknotrulz5@hotmail.com
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Version .10
Date:6/20/04
status:Just beginning what could be a really long walkthrough
version .20
Date:6/21/04
status: finished about one-third of story and finished a few character bios
version .30
Date:6/22/04
status:Finished controls and characters, half of the genma, a thrid of dark
realm.
version .40
Date: 6/23/04
status: Finished story, finished weapons,armor, and items, finished
half of dark realm, finished Genma
Version .50
Date: 6/24/04
Status:finished two thirds of the dark realm,Finished basics
Version .60
Date:6/25/04
Status:Started walkthrough
Version .70
Date:6/26/04
Status:continued working on the walkthrough
Version .80
Date:6/28/04
Status:Still working on the walkthrough. Its going to be a while before i get
this entire thing done
Version .90
Date:6/29/04
Status: still on the walkthrough
Projected finish date:July 6 or 7
Version 1.00
Date:7/1/04
Status:Added two new sections to extras, continued walkthrough
Version 1.10
Date:7/2/04
Status:contiuned walkthrough
Projected finish date:July 7
Version 1.20
Date:7/4/04
Status: Happy 4th of july, continued walkthrough
Version 1.30
Date:7/5/04
Status:Finally finished main walkthrough
Version 1.40
Date:7/6/04
Status:Almost done with Dark realm, about 3/4 done with extras section
Projected finish: 7th of july (if not then i wont be able to get it finished
until the 11th or 12th beacuse i am going to Indiana for 4 days starting on
the 8th)
Version 1.50
Date:7/7/04
status:Im finally finished will the guide, spell check will be done later.
TOTAL NUMBER OF DAYS:17
Version 1.60
Date:2/11/05
Status:I finally got off my ass and fixed corrections and did some spell check.
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Table of Contents
I.Introduction
a.Email content
b.About this guide
II.Legal Permisson
III.Story
IV.Characters
a.Samanosuke Akechi
b.Jacques Blanc
c.Michelle Obear
d.Ako
e.Henri Blanc
f.Heihaci Honda
g.Ranmaru Mori
h.Guidlenstren
i.Hashiba Hideyoshi
j.Nobunaga Oda
v.Controls and Attacks
a.Samanosuke
b.Jacques Blanc
c.Michelle Obear
d.Basic attacks
e.Basic controls
VI.Genma
VII.Weapons,Armor & Items
a.Weapons & Armor
b.items
1.Health & Magic
2.Ako's vests
VIII.The Basics
IX.Walkthrough
a.Opening
b.Honnoji temple
c.Arc de Triomphe
d.Mt.Hiei
e.Sewer
f.Sakai
g.Notre Dame
h.Undersea Temple
i.Notre Dame (Michelle)
j.Zoo (Michelle)
k.Zoo (Samanosuke)
l.Mont-Saint-Michel
m.Lake Biwa
n.Azuchi Castle Area
o.Azuchi Castle
p.Eiffel Tower
q.Honnoji Temple
X.Extras
a.Rankings and titles
b.Costumes
c.Mini-Games
1.Oni Target Practice
2.Adventures of Heihaci
a.Sakai
b.Undersea temple
c.Return to Sakai
3.Oni Training
a.In-game sessions
b.Mini game
4.Genma Puzzle Space
a.Onimusha 1 puzzles
b.Onimusha 2 puzzles
c.Onimusha 3 puzzles
d.special ending
XI.The Dark Realm
a.Undersea Temple (Jacques)
b.Undersea Temple (Samanosuke)
c.Mont-Saint-Michel (Jacques)
d.Mont-Saint-Michel (Samanosuke)
e.Honnoji Temple (Jacques)
f.Honnoji Temple (Samanosuke)
XII.Websites using this guide
XIII. Credits
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I.Introduction
Hello, Welcome to my walkthrough of Onimusha 3:Demon Seige for the PS2.This is
the final game is Capcom's epic Onimusha series. The first Onimusha game was a
major sucess, becoming one of the first PS2 games to sell over one million
copies in the United States.The graphics were one of the hot selling points
for the game.In 2002, Capcom released Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny. The
graphics and gameplay was deeply improved from the original game. The game
was a huge sucess in Japan selling one million copies in a short amount of
time.However, the game wasnt as big of a sucess in the United States.Fans
of the series wanted 3D backround instead of the pre-rendered backrounds used
in the first two games. Capcom decied to use 3D backrounds in their onimusha
fighting game, Onimusha:Blade Warriors. The 3D backrounds were a nice change
but the game overall was a big disapointment.On April 27, 2004 Onimusha 3 was
unleashed on the gaming public. The graphics alone was a huge selling point
for the game, and were one the best, if not THE BEST graphics for the PS2.
In my opinion this game was a perfect ending for a damn near perfect series.
This is my first attempt at a walkthrough, so please bear with me.
A.Email Content
As I listed on top, if you have any suggestions or corrections feel free to
email them to me at slipknotrulz5@hotmail.com.Please dont send viruses, spam,
emails the criticizes my walkthrough or anything of that nature. If you do send
an email, label it Onimusha 3 FAQ
B.About this Guide
This guide is a complete walkthrough of Onimusha 3. It includes characters,
enimies, mini-games, a detailed walkthrough of the main game, and much more.
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II.Legal Permission
This guide is copyrighted under my name so no one can use this guide on a
website other than GameFAQs.com unless i have been given notice and i permit
it. If you so choose, you can print the guide off and share it with other
people.
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III.Story
In 1560, Japan was in a brutal war between states. Nobunaga oda, a powerful
warlord from Owari set out to control japan. On one fateful day on the plains
of Okehazama, Nobunaga's immense army fought and defeated the combined forces
of Daimyo Sueneaga,A Suruga warlord Yoshimoto Imagawa,and a Mino warlord Dosan
Saito.However during the battle a stray arrow hit Nobunaga in the throat. With
Nobunaga's death, his army fell into chaos. A young warrior, named Samanosuke
Akechi who was involved in the batttle was given a letter written by Princess
Yuki of the Saito clan. She said Inabayama Castle was under attack. Samanosuke
rushed to protect Yuki, but it was too late. She had been kidnaped by evil
demons known as genma.
As Samanosuke searched for Yuki, he came along a clan of ogres know as the
Oni. The Oni needed Samanosuke to defeat the genma and seal the souls in a
special gauntlet they had given him. Samanosuke went to Inabayama castle and
ran into a rather intelligent genma known as Guildenstern. Guildenstern told
him that Nobunaga wasnt dead, he was brought back to life by the genma to
serve them as a slave. Samanosuke knew he had to defeat Nobunaga Before he
could conquer Japan.
Samanosuke slaughtered thousands of genma, and sealed the souls into the Oni
gauntlet. Inside the castle, he comes across the demon realm but isnt
capable of getting in. He manages to find a way in and kills the demon/insect
queen Hecuba. Before reaching the end of the realm Samanosuke finds a
mysterious weapon. The weapon was the Bishamon Sword, it used to belong to the
japanese god Bishamon who subverted the demons in the past. Samanosuke then
comes across princess Yuki. As he was about to save her, all of a sudden
from an underground tunnel emerges the genma king, Fortinbras. Fortinbras then
summons Nobunaga to finalize a dark ceremony to seal a victory for the demons
over the Saito clan. Samanosuke makes sure this doesnt happen and slays
Fortinbras. As Samanosuke and Yuki tried to escape, Fortinbras awoke and
grabbed Samanosuke. He crushed Samanosuke,but the blood the came out of
Samanosukes mouth landed on the gauntlet and in explosion of light Samanosuke
transformed into the Onimusha. He finished off Fortinbras and stared down
Nobunaga as the realm collapsed. Samanosuke disappeared, and hasnt been seen
since.
Nobunaga, however, wasnt killed and came back as the demon king. His army
overtook Inabayama castle and renamed it Gifu castle. He rebuilt his demon
army and destroyed village after village. Nobunaga slaughtered all who opposed
him and anyone that could be the next Onimusha. Nobunaga also learned of an
ancient tie between the Oni and the Yagyu clan of Mino. He became worried that
the next Onimusha might come from that clan so he went out and destroyed it.
The young leader of the clan Jubei Yagyu raced back to the village but it was
too late. As he was looking for who did this, a voice called out for him. He
went to see who it was, and appeared an Oni woman named Takajo.He thought she
was responsible, but then she said Nobunaga Oda was the one who did this. Then
she said that she was Jubei's mother and Jubei himself was part Oni. Takajo
told him about the five Oni orbs and then she gave him the ability to absorb
the genma souls. Jubei knew that his destiny was to defeat Nobunaga and avenge
the Yagyu clan.
Jubei went to the small mining town of Imasho. There he met three warriors
Ekei Anakoji, Magoichi Saiga, and Kotaro Fuma. He also met a beautiful woman
who headed to the mines with out saying a word. Jubei followed her to the mine
and found out that the mines were infested with genma. He fought his way
through the mines and came across some sort of warp device. He entered this
and was transported to Gifu castle. He killed the genma in his way, and saw
Tokichiro kinoshita trying to restrain the woman Jubei saw earlier in Imasho.
Jubei helps her out of the situation and the two rode back to Imasho. There he
finds out the womans name is Oyu. She has the same goal to kill Nobunaga. As
Jubei looked around in Imasho he met a evil demon woman named Jujudormah. She
said she was going to Yagyu village to kill Takajo. Jubei gave chase but it
was too late. Jujudormah did the damage and Takajo lies her close to death
and she says that she still wanted more time with her son. Takajo then
dies and evaporates. Jubei now knew that Takajo was his true mother and he
would stop at nothing to kill all the genma and Nobunaga.
Jubei continued his journey and traveld to an Oni palace. Their after several
incidents including Oyu's confession that she is Nobunaga's sister. Jubei
still trusts her though and they search through the palace. They both come
across an Oni battle ship. The problem is that Tokichiro has already taken
over the ship. Jubei and Oyu manage to find a way on to the ship and force
Tokichiro off it. Unable to pilot the ship, they decide to take it to Gifu
castle and crash it into the castle. Jubei makes his way into the demonized
part of the castle and finds Nobunaga. Nobunaga claimed it was too late, he
already transfered all of his power into the golden evil statue. Nobunaga then
transforms into his genma king form. Jubei manages to kill nobunaga, but
Nobunaga's spirit flies into the statue and brings it to life. Jubei is sucked
inside the demon realm for the final showdown. He summons the power of the
five orbs and the power of the Oni. This allows him to be transformed into the
Onimusha. He uses this power to defeat the statue. Before jubei leaves
Nobunaga's spirit says he will be back.
Nobunaga makes good on his promise and is resurected to the become genma king
once again. With a genma army threatening, Mitsuhide Akechi, a former ally
to Nobunaga leads a rebellion against Nobunaga at Honnoji temple. Mitsuhide's
army wouldnt stand a chance against the demons,but they have a powerful ally
themselves. After ninteen years Samanosuke Akechi makes his return to help his
uncle Mitsuhide defeat the genma once and for all. This is were the events in
the game start unfolding.
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IV.Characters
A.Samanosuke Akechi
His full name is actually Hidemitsu Samanosuke Akechi. Samanosuke was the
first to be summoned by the Oni to defeat the genma. He did just that and
slayed the genma king Fortinbras. But he disappered that day. Nineteen years
later Samanosuke returns to finish off Nobunaga once and for all. His journey
takes a major detour when a time portal sends him to Paris, France in 2004.
B.Jacques Blanc
A French policeman who has had life full of tragedy. Not only did his wife die
but he is a part of the toughest crime unit in Paris. As he is off to work he
gets a message that there is major problem. He goes to find demons in modern
day paris. As he fights to protect his fellow policemen and soliders, a time
portal envelops him and takes him to japan in 1580. Now he must find a way
back to modern france before its to late.
C.Michelle Obear
One of Jacques fellow police officers and fiancee.Though very beautiful she is
very well trained with firearms. But Jacques son Henri doesnt take to kindly
to her. She tries to keep up with defending paris and trying to look after
Henri while Jacques is missing.
D.Ako
A tengu assigned to look over Samanosuke and Jacques while they are in
different times. Though she seems youthful she is actually several thousand
years old. Ako has many different abilities including time travel. She uses
this to give Samanosuke and Jacques information pertaining to what is going on
in the other time periods. She also has other abilities depending on what
vest she is wearing.
E.Henri Blanc
Jacques very gifted son. Because of his strong bond with his father, he can
sense when his dad is in trouble even though he is 500 years in the past.
Henri has trouble accepting Michelle as Jacques fiancee.
F.Heihachi Honda
Heihachi is based of a real life japanese hero. In this game he is allied with
Nobunaga. He is a master of the spear. Though he is order to hunt down the two
Oni warriors, he'd rather fight in a traditional samurai battle. He has
trouble taking orders from the genma.
G.Ranmaru Mori
The young head retainer of the oda clan. He trains to be a powerful samurai
but it still naive to the fact that his dream is years away. He is very
ambitous and will risk his life for Nobunaga.
H.Guildenstern
The genma scientist who now serves under Nobunaga. He is always trying to
create new creatures to defeat the oni warriors. During his works he finds
the ability to traverse time. He develops a time folder to allow the genma
to travel back and forth through time.
I.Hashiba Hideyoshi
Previously known as Tokichiro Kinoshita. He has risen to power of general of
the oda army. He eventually chages his name to Hideyoshi Toyotomi and unifies
Japan under the strict shogunate. Because of his greed, its highly doubtful
that he is fully allied with Nobunaga, he only cares about his rank in the Oda
army.
J.Nobunaga Oda
The formerly dead leader of the Oda clan. He came back after being defeated by
Jubei Yagyu and is more powerful than ever. He is determined to conquer japan.
After he conquers an area, the survivors are enslaved and either pledge
loyalty to him or die by his sword. Nobunaga is ready to defeat Samanosuke
and conquer whatever is left of Japan.
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V.Controls (the attacks listed are the attacks that are for that character
only)
A.Samanosuke Akechi
Attack List
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Archery-R1 + X
Ten Slash-thrust attack connects then square (requires proper timing)
B.Jacques Blanc
Attack List
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Oni Bind-Sqaure after weapon is charged
Oni Bind Shoot-Sqaure after sucessful oni bind
Oni Bind Throw-Up or Down + Sqaure after Oni Bind
Oni Bind Kick-X after Oni Bind
Oni Bind Bind-Triangle after Oni Bind
Firefly Jump-R1 + X when near a firefly
Throw Object-R1 + x when near a throwing object
C.Michelle Obear
Attack List
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Throw Grenade-Triangle (reqiures Grenade)
D.Basic Attack
Normal Attack-Sqaure
Thrust-Up + Square
Slash Lift-Up + Square (Close range only)
Running Slash or Tackle-Sqaure (When Running)
Finisher-Sqaure (when next to a downed enemy)
Kick-down + sqaure
Charge weapon-R1 or Sqaure
Critcal-Sqaure just before enemy attacks
Chain Critical-Sqaure after critical
Deflect Critical-Square after deflecting attack
Guard-L1
Magic Attack-Triangle while oni weapon is equipped
E.Basic Control
D-Pad-Movement
Left Joystick-Movement
Right Joystick-Change lock on
R3-Onimusha mode
Start-Menu screen/Skip cut-scene
Select-Pause
Sqaure-Attck
Triangle-Use magic/Cancel
Circle-Absorb Souls
X-Check/Decide
L1-Guard
L2-Map View
R1-Draw/Charge Weapon
R2-180 degree turn
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VI.Genma
Swordsman
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Returning for the third game these guys are the easiest to defeat with just a
few normal slashes. Also a good way to get critcal points.
Archer
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Another easy kill. only one hit will take them out but they are usually on a
high cliff and can be a pain to reach.
Axeman
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A new form of zombie. These genma are tougher then the swordsman. They also
have more variety of attacks and cause more damage. They take about twice as
many hits as the swordsman to kill.
3-Eyes
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These quiet and stealthy demons can be a handful in groups but they are pretty
easy to take out when they come one at a time.
Dark Crow
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An enhanced version of the 3-eyes. The have a tri-blade claw for weapons. They
have higher stamina and strength but still are an easy kill
Dark Spider
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The enhanced version of the Dark Crow. These genma can create a double image
of themselves. Easily blockable, they can be killed with a flurry of normal
attacks.
Fugaku
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These giant genma are really powerful, but not to smart. They swing their club
around and take out surronding genma. If Fugaku appear in groups avoid them
until they essiantally destroy each other. If they are alone use either magic
or a charged attack to kill them.
Batochaika
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These small water dwelling genma are very easy to kill, as long as you avoid
them in groups. Their only attack is to fire water projectiles, which are
easily blocked.
Batobone
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These water dwellers are the enhanced version of the batochaika. Their main
attack is to swipe repeatedly with their claws. Its pretty easy to kill these
genma with normal attacks or if they fall use a finisher
Dark Puppet
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These ghostly creatures first appear as a pile of armor, but when someone
comes near them they take shape. They can be a problem because they can block
and counter very well. Be patient with attacks, or when they release a magic
missle hit it at the right momemt to send it back at him causing lots of
damage.
Fobora
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Simialr to the Dark puppet, these creatures first appear as only a pile of
armor. Their attacks are realitivly the same as the dark puppet. Use the same
attacks on them and use their magic missle attack against them.
Nerofobora
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These genma are the same as the fobora, the only difference is that these
genma only appear in the fight with Guildenstern. Because Guildenstern summons
these guys alot, they are difference maker. They can be killed in the same way
that you kill the Fobora.
Zmoh
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These large genma are usually found in the zoo. Their attacks include pouncing
on you, charging at you, and swiping with their claws. They have high strength
and stamina so it will either take a magic attack or a charged attack to take
them out.
Grizmoh
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A different version of the zmoh. These creatures have the same aspects of the
Zmoh so they should be handled in the same way.
Gajimaro
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These genma pose as dolls. They hide in side treasure boxes and when the lid
is opened they jump out of the box and run around. Since they are so small
they are hard to hit and Ako cant lock on to them. If you dont kill them in
time they will disappear with the contents of the box.
Babian
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These are the female version of the Gajimaro. They do have an attack, they
jump in the air an spin. The blades under their skirts do the damage. Again
they act the same way as Gajimaro.
Zorm
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These are a version of the swordsman, but with four arms. They have the same
strength and stamina of the swordsman so they should be a pretty easy kill.
Gilzorm
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The enhanced version of the Zorm. They have more strength and stamina then
the zorm but are still weak enough to not be a serious threat.
Zagat
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These genma are similar to the three-eyes but they have two blades on each of
their main arms and they have four arms. They are quiet fast and have a spin
attack that hits multiple times. A charged attack is the best method of
killing them.
Zabiet
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An enhanced version of the Zagat. They still have four arms but in place of
twin blades are dual hook blades. They have fast reflexies and can block
normal attacks very well. A charged attack is the best way of killing them.
Dordo
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These genma are a force to be reckon with. They have plenty of stamina and
power. Their weapon of choice is a massive spinning drill blade. If you are
knocked to the ground they will repeatedly attack as you lie their helpless.
The best way to deal with these genma is magic attacks.
Dordio
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These are probably the toughest non-boss genma in the game. They have more
strength then the dordo, and they attack more ferociously. They have the same
weapon as the dordo but they use a magic attack by firing an air blade similar
to the Kuga weapon. Again the best method for these genma is magic.
Zolworm
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These jelly-like Genma are usually found in the sewers of paris. Their only
attack is to stretch out to hit you. This move is easily avoided. If you use
normal attacks their is a good chance they will break into gera, use charged
attacks to prevent this.
Gera
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These are tiny portions of Zolworm. They appear mostly after a Zolworm breaks
down. They only attack by jumping on your character but it causes minimal
damage. The best way to get rid of the Gera is to just step on them.
Gacha
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These are huge, slow moving, destructive genma. They use a massive ball and
chain for a weapon. This weapon has a wide range so it is hard to avoid.
Because they are slow its possible to get behind them and hit them with
charged attacks. Use magic whenever they are in large groups.
Dongacha
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These are an enhanced version of the Gacha. They have spiked ball and chain,
and they use the horn on their head to charge across the room. They have the
same weapon range as the gacha but are more vicious. Use charged or magic
attacks to get rid of them.
Bhaza
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These genma are really annoying. They dont have much attack power and can be
killed in only a few hits. Since they are flying they are harder to reach,
Jacques can reach them using his whip but Samanosuke has to use arrows to
take them out.
Gyaran
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These genma make a return for a thrid time. These are the big floating balls
of skulls. The can only attack by swooping down and draining the character of
either life or magic. They also can absorb souls of recently defeated enemies.
It is best to either use vertical attacks or arrows to kill them.
Bazu
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Another returning genma. These creatures carry huge machetes and roll up in
a ball if there is too much space between them and you. They can be a pain
when they are in groups which they usually are in. Normal attacks should be
enough to get rid of them.
Dorabazu
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These are the enhanced version of the Bazu. They carry bigger blades and can
roll for a longer period of time. They can hit more and change direction while
in a ball. They appear in groups so the best method is to knock them down and
use a finisher to take them out.
Ouija
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These genma are really dangerous because they usually appear when other much
larger genma are around. They have two different attacks, they can send out
a blue ring which binds you and drains souls. Their second attack is to
release an orange ring which constricts you and does damage, it also allows
other genma to attack. If these are around other genma take these guys out
first.
Bera
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These are plant genma. They only have one attack where they snap at you. They
can only be taken out with a Oni weapon, so the Oni whip and normal sword
have no effects. They can be easily taken out with normal attacks.
Nuraubis
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These are another type of plant genma, much larger then the bera. They can
push their roots up through the ground and attack that way. They can also spit
out poison spores. They best way to destroy them is to use magic or arrows.
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VII.Weapons, Armor, and Items
A.Weapons and Armor
Samanosuke's Weapons
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Normal Sword-This is the most basic of weapons. Because it has no magic or
charge abilities it is almost useless in later stages of the game.
Raizan-The thunder sword from the first onimusha game appears briefly the
first time you play the game. It still employees the same thunder attacks but
it has no charge attack.
Enryuu-Another reconizable sword from the first game. This fire sword has the
same affects as the first game but it is only used briefly. It also has no
charge attacks.
Shippuu-The double-ended wind sword is back. Again just like the two weapons
above it is only used briefly and has no charge attacks.
Tenso-This weapon is actually two swords that use the power of light to strike
down opponents. Its magic attack is to stike mutiple times with both swords,
but the attack only affects one enemy at a time. This weapon is located by in
the shrine by the Arc de Triomphe.
Kuga-A long sword that uses the power of air for magic. Because of its length
it can kill several enimies at a time. It is also the easiest weapon to
preform the ten slash combo. Its magic attack is to launch a flying wind blade
at enemies. At level three it launches to two blades. This weapon is located
in the statue inside Notre Dame.
Chigo-A battle axe that is powered by volcanic earth. Its weight causes it to
have a slow swing but it makes a huge impact. Its magic attack is to have lava
erupt around eneimies with a certian distance of Samanosuke. It has a powerful
charged attack where Samanosuke spins around reapeated bashing enimies.This
weapon is located in the undersea temple.
Bishamon Sword-The mystersious sword of the Japanese god Bishamon is back.
This weapon still employes the same devastating attacks. This weapon is found
in the dark realm by Honnoji temple. The problem is that you can only use
this weapon inside the dark realm.
Onimusha Sword-This sword was given to Samanosuke by the Oni. It employes the
strength of the tenso, kuga,and chigo. Depending on what level those weapons
are at determines what power level the sword will be at. You will recieve this
weapon for the final battle against Nobunaga.
Samanosuke's Armor
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Red Armor-This suit of armor was given to Samanosuke by his uncle Mitsuhide
at Honnoji temple.
Jacques Waepons
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Model 90-this is the gun you use in the first part of the game. Its relitivly
fast at 20 shots in two second. To aim hold R1 and hit square to fire.
Oni Whip-This is the weapon given to Jacques by the Oni when he comes to
Japan. This weapon can only be charged to level one and has no magic. Its
useless later in the game.
Enja-This sword/whip has the power of fire. It uses multiple fire strikes in
its magic attack. If used in the oni bind it send a streak of fire down the
blade and into the enemy. It can be found at mount Hiei at the shrine.
Raisen-This spear/whip has the power of thunder. It has magic similar to the
raizan sword. If a genma is in the bind move with this it will send a thunder
shock to that opponent. This weapon is located in the blacksmith shop at
Sakai.
Hyosai-This is a morningstar/whip with the power of ice. This weapon is the
heaviest but it hits the hardest. In its magic attack it slams into the ground
freezing enemies around you. This weapon is found in the undersea temple.
Ultimate Whip-This weapon is the whip enquivelent of the bishamon sword,
except that this weapon was created by the genma. This weapon is so strong
jacques can bind up and throw any enemy. If used with magic it has devastating
effects. This can be found in the dark realm by Honnoji Temple.
Jacques Armor
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SA Coat-This coat might not seem like much but it is bullet-proof and when
upgraded it can reduce damage to Jacques.
Michelle's Weapons
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Assault Rifle-This is similar to Jacques Model 90. It is slightly more
powerful and fires more bullets. It becomes useless later on though.
SPS 15+S-This is an assault shotgun. It is powerful only at close range
but it can damage multiple enemies.
SPS 15+R-This is a modified SPS with a high caliber rifle fire and laser
mounted sight. This weapon has the best accuracy of all michelle's weapons but
it can only attack one enemy at a time.
SPS 15+G-This is the most powerful weapon in Michelle's arsenal. This gun
fires fragmented grenades. The weapon has a lot of kick and slow reload but
it can take out multiple enemies.
Grenade-These hand grenades are thrown when you press triangle. These can do
damage to enemies in groups or stun larger enemies long enough to shot at
them.
B.Items
1.Health and Magic
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Herb-Restores a small amount of health
Salve-Only appears in france, works the same as an herb
Medicine-Restores a medium amount of health
First-Aid kit-Only appears in france, works the same as a medicine
Secret Med-Restores most of the health
Ultra Med-Restores all health and magic
Oni Med 1-Restores a small amount of magic
Oni Med 2-Restores a medium amount of magic
Oni Med 3-Resotres a large amount of magic
Oni Jewel-Increases amount of magic that a character can hold
Power Jewel-Increase amount of health a character can have
Wood Charm-Revives a character after death
Statue charm-Same as Wood charm
2.Ako's Vests
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Blue vest-Located in Mt. Hiei by the charred temple. Allows you to absorb
souls faster. Requires 2 Ecospirits.
Red vest-located in the room in the sewer where all the zolworms appear. It is
in the room at the end of the isle.The vest increases the number of red souls.
Requires 2 Ecospirits.
White vest-Located in the alley behind the merchants shop in Sakai.Regains
your health when you stand still.Requires 4 Ecospirits.
Green vest-Located in the isle at Notre Dame. Allows you to absorb souls of
living genma by pressing circle. Requires 4 Ecospirits.
Yellow vest-Located in the study behind the library in the undersea temple
during the present time.It forces more souls out of Genma with every attack.
Requires 5 Ecospirits.
Orange Vest-Located on the top tower of Mont-Saint-Michel in 1582. This
creates a life bar above enemies you are fighting. It also indicates when a
critcal should occur. Requires 6 Ecospirits.
Purple Vest-Located in the dark realm of Mont-Saint-Michel in the present.This
vest reduces magic consumption by 50%.Requires 6 Ecospirits.
Black Vest-Only accesible when the critical training session is complete. This
vest makes every attack a critcal, but it reduces the characters life by 50%.
Requires 8 Ecospirits.
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VIII.The Basics
Save Often
Usually if their is a save mirror around their is a good reason for it. Also
save when ever their is a boss near by.
If you have souls,Enhance weapons
If you are by a save mirror and you have red souls, no matter how many, use
them to enhance your weapons, armor, and gauntlet.
Look Thoroughly
If you are in an area, dispatch the enemies and look around to make sure you
havent forgotten any documents or item boxes.
Horde recovery items
Get plenty of recovery items early and only use them when needed. You will
need plenty of these later in the game.
Archers
Take out these guys first before dealing with the other enemies. This will
make the battle much easier because you wont be staggering so much.
Fighting in groups
The best method of this is to single out enemies one at a time and try to
"lure" them away from the group. If you cant do this then the next best idea
is to use magic.
Charged attacks
This attacks are a good substitute for magic. Use this by pressing down R1
and holding it until the weapon glows blue. Use these attacks against larger
enemies.
Onimusha Mode
Use this mode when you have five purple souls then press R3. This will make
your character invincible for a short period of time and will make your
attacks twice as strong. Only use this mode during boss fights or when your
completely surronded by larger enemies.
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IX.Walkthrough
A.Opening
Right away when you put in this game you watch an absolutly beautiful cut
scene. The scene starts with a narrator taking about a rebellion at Honnoji
temple, and Nobunaga calls for reinforcements. The army goes out to help, as
we see a "ninja" ready to infiltrate the Genma tank. The ninja goes inside
to launch an attack when his position is given away by some genma. He quickly
dispatches the genma with a fire sword a continues on. He makes his way into
what seems to be the nerve center of the tank, but two large genma appear
before him. He fights with the two genma, but during the battle one of the
genma's spears rips off the mask of the ninja to reveil its Samanosuke Akechi,
like you didnt know that before. Then a voice calls out to stop, and another
genma appears. The genma is known as gargant, apparently Samanosuke has fought
him in the past. Gargant and Samanosuke begin fighting and during the battle
Samanosuke is thrown on the control platform where the giant nerve leads to
the brain of the tank. Samanosuke winds up and slices through the nerve
causing the tank to implode. When the dust settled the only things left
standing are Samanosuke and Gargant surronded by thousands of genma souls.
Samanosuke absorbs these souls and transforms into the onimusha. Gargant
charges Samanosuke but is cut down. Gargant laughs as he falls creating a huge
explosion. At Honnoji temple Nobunaga senses what happened and says one word,
Samanosuke...
In present day France we see a french policeman, Jacques Blanc, leaning up
against his bike. He makes a phone call to his son Henri telling him to wake
up to go school. His call is interrupted by a radio transmisson from his
fellow police officer, Philippe. Philippe tells jacques to get here quick,
there is a huge problem. In downtown paris, a woman tries to enjoy her coffee
but all of a sudden thousands of genma drop on to the streets and slaughter
citizens left and right.
B.Honnoji Temple
At Honnoji temple we see Mitsuhide Akechi, Samanosuke's uncle, ready to storm
Honnoji temple with his troops. He sees Samanosuke standing among the troops.
Samanosuke comes forward and one of Mitsuhide's troops hand him some armor.
The gate flies open and get ready for battle. You are already equipped with
the Raizan,Enryuu, and Shippuu at max level, so is your gauntlet. Quickly get
rid of the archers on the other side of the courtyard, then cut down all the
other genma. Once the swordsman are gone, a few 3-eyes genma will attack. Once
you get rid of these guy head up the stairs. There you will see two soliders
fighting a large Gacha. Use a magic attack to get rid of this enemy. Before
you go up the steps, grab the map on the west side of the courtyard and grab
the herb under the stair well. Their is also a save mirror by the stairs and
a magic well nearby. Save if you want to and replenish your magic at the well.
Head up the steps and take care of the Gacha at the top and head inside. Watch
the cut scene as somebody kneeling next to Nobunaga says he will take care of
Samanosuke. He addresses himself as Ranmaru Mori, head retainer of the oda
clan.
BOSS BATTLE-Ranmaru Mori
Difficulty:Laughably Easy
I dont know if you could really consider this a boss battle because it is so
early in the game and it is so easy. All of Ranmaru's attacks are blockable
and he is extremly easy to score a critcal against. Ranmaru suffers a lot of
damage when a magic attack is employed. After only a few magic attacks or
critcal attacks Ranmaru with be defeated.
Seperate Stratgey:An even easier stratgey is to transform into the onimusha
since you have the five souls. Just keep using the onimusha magic attack and
Ranmaru will fall quickly.
After the fight Ranmaru will fall. Samanosuke turns his attention to Nobunaga,
but nobunaga launches a green energy bolt at Samanosuke and goes over to
finish him off but a dark circle opens up and engulfs Samanosuke and the body
of Ranmaru. Then Samanosuke and the body dissapear.
C.Arc De Triomphe
Back in France, Military comes in to help as Philipe does his best to fight
off genma. They shoot down a couple genma but, they become overwhelmming and
kill the soliders and slash Philipe. They surrond Philipe, but Jacques comes
flying over a couple cars with his bike and takes out a couple genma. He
starts shooting. Now take control of Jacques and shoot down all the zorm that
you encounter. Once you finish them off, Jacques sees a bright light come from
the alley. Samanosuke appears in the alley, now take control of Samanosuke.
Their is a save mirror at the end of the alley so save if you want to or try
the new training sessions. By the mirror is a crate, smash through it and take
the salve out off the box. Walk up to the gate to trigger a cut scene were
Samanosuke helps out Jacques. They dont understand each other so Samanosuke
walks off and jacques goes off to help philipe. Then the same dark dark circle
that engulfed Samanosuke appears and transports Jacques and Philipe.
Samaosuke realizes he's stuck, but he looks up to see a familiar face,
Guildenstern.When you take control of Samanosuke kill the genma that attack
and go to the end of the sidewalk and down the stairs into the subway. Work
your way through the subway, killing the genma along they way. Once you make
it to the end go up the stairs and you arrive at the Arc De Triomphe. Grab the
normal arrows and the map. Kill of the annoying flying Bhaza, and head to the
monument with the flames. When you come to the monument, the flames turn
yellow and the monument moves to unveil a stair case. Walk down these stairs
and go up to the statue to get a new weapon, The dual tenso swords. Once you
come out of the monument, Samamosuke gets shot at by a woman police officer
and several soliders. The woman known as Michelle Obear tries to talk to
Samanosuke but he still cant understand her. Then several soliders go inside
the Arc De Triomphe, as Michelle dispatches the other soliders to go with
them. Michelle realizes that Samanosuke cant understand her, and a scream can
be heard from inside the Arc.Michelle goes to see and finds all the soliders
dead. She is then attacked by a genma and is knocked unconscious. Samanosuke
arrives in time to dispatch the genma and take Michelle outside. Once the
scene is over, head back inside and pick up the Observation key on the ground.
Go up the spiral staircase, killing genma along the way and unlock the door at
the top. Once you get upstairs,there is several genma inside so get rid of
them before continuing. There is apuzzle box in the room. Here is the solution
to the puzzle:
+---------------------------------+
|          |           |          |
|    1     |    2      |    3     |
|          |           |          |
+---------+---------------------------------+
|         |          |           |          |
|  Start  |    4     |    5      |    6     |
|         |          |           |          |
+---------+---------------------------------+---------+
|          |           |          |         |
|    7     |    8      |    9     |  Finish |
|          |           |          |         |
+---------------------------------+---------+
1.Move 1
2.Move 4
3.Move 7
Reward:Power Jewel
Once your finished go to the end your the smashed brown cases are and absorb
the souls from the soul statue. Go to the save mirror and save your game and
enhance your tenso if you want to. Go up the steps and watch the cut scene as
Samanosuke encounters an old foe, Guildenstern. Guildenstern explains that
they are 500 years after the age of warring states. With insults flying back
and forth, Guildenstern summons his new creation, Brainstern.
Boss Battle-Brainstern
Difficulty:Easy
Brainstern usually starts the fight by using his gatling gun to blast away the
structure you are behind. After he does this go up and strike his arm panels
with magic to release souls. After you destroy one or both arm panels the
robot will spread its arms and spin like crazy. Avoid this attack and keep
striking the robot. In a last effort Brainstern will extend its arms to shove
Samanosuke away and will launch missles. Watch the shadows for the of the
ground to avoid the missles. Any time you have an open oppurtunity use either
a magic attack or a charged attack and brainstern will fall sooner or later.
D.Mt. Hiei
Back in Japan the time rift opens up spilling Jacques and Philipe out. Jacques
goes to help Philipe but Philipe says that he rather die in the arms of his
family and then gives Jacques a farwell then Philipe dies. Now once you gain
control of Jacques keep walking through the forest path. You can save by the
save mirror if you want. Keep walking until Jacques hears a scream, he rushes
to find his son Henri being attacked by a Gacha. Jacques tries to help but is
out of bullets. Then his arm starts to glow and a gauntlet appears. He also
gains the oni whip and the onimusha scroll. Once you have these items in hand
go over and take out the Gacha. This Gacha is less powerful then others so
this is a perfect oppurtunity to practice your oni bind move. Once you get rid
of the enemy jacques goes over to help Henri, but he evaporates and an Oni
appears before him. The oni tells him that he gave him the gauntlet and the
whip and the only way to return back to his time is to defeat all the Genma.
The oni then assigns a Tengu named Ako to look over Jacques. Jacques is highly
reluctant to accept the help of Ako and the quest in general. Make your way
throught the other areas and you come across a burned temple. Kill all of the
genma, and you meet a familiar face...Samanosuke. To avoid any confusion,
Jacques appeared ten days before the event at Honnoji temple. Jacques
immediatly blames Samanosuke for sending him to the past. Jacques then tells
Samanosuke the story of why he is here. Samanosuke and Jacques shake hands and
continue on together. Before leaving the area go inside the first burned
building to get an herb, and smash through the brown box to get an Ecospirit.
These are essential for using Ako's different vests. Inside the second
building there is a training scroll on the ground and there is a box that
contains Akos first vest, the blue vest. Behind the second house is a tengu
box. Once ako says she found it press x to recieve an herb. Coninue along the
path until you come across a shrine. You cant do anything with this yet so go
down the path that isnt being blocked. Kill the flying Bhaza that are around,
and open the red treasure box to get the Firefly scroll and release a firefly.
Walk up to the edge of the cliff and position yourself until the firefly turns
green. Then press R1 and x to grab the firefly and travel across the gap. On
the other side break the brown box to release three more fireflys and use them
to make it across to the broken bridge. By the large buddha face there is a
box containing the Dokan scroll. Go down the ladder and smash the other brown
box to release yet another firefly. Past that is another treasure box
containing the Bronze mirror. Use the fireflys to return to the shrine area.
Place the bronze mirror in the hole and the shrine will glow. You then will
recive a new weapon, the Enja, a fire sword/whip. Now backtrack down the path.
You might have seen some plants blocking a small alcove on the way up, cut
through the plants and pick up the gate key. Once you get the key a gacha
appears. Either kill the gacha or head back up the path. Once you get back up
to the shirne cut down the plants blocking the other path. Head down the path
cutting down the genma plants along the way. You will eventually come across
Samanosuke fighting genma in front of a gate. Help out samanosuke and use the
gate key to open the gate. Once you get inside, smash the crate to release a
firefly to get to the top platform. On the platform you can get a mission
scroll, an ecospirit, and a medicine. Once yur done head down the path into
the next area. Defeat the 3-eyes and the Gyaran before proceding. Walk up to
the building and save before entering. There is also a puzzle box outside.
Here is the solution:
+---------------------------------+
|          |           |          |
|     1    |     2     |     3    |
|          |           |          |
+---------+---------------------------------+
|         |          |           |          |
|  Start  |     4    |     5     |     6    |
|         |          |           |          |
+---------+---------------------------------+---------+
|          |           |          |         |
|     7    |     8     |     9    |  Finish |
|          |           |          |         |
+-------------------------------------------+
1.Move 1
2.Move 4
3.Move 5
4.Move 8
Reward:Power Jewel
Head inside Lazuline hall and watch as a fimilar foe appears, Ranmaru Mori. He
introduces himself to Samanosuke and tells him that Nobunaga already knows
about Mitshuide's rebellion. Ranmaru then dispatches a Genma that Onimusha
veterans will recognize, Marcellus. Samanosuke runs after Ranmaru while
Jacques stays behind to take care of Marcellus.
Boss Battle-Marcellus
Difficulty: Easy
This Marcellus is Different from the old Marcellus. Because it is in such a
closedin area he isnt anywhere near as fast as the old Marcellus. The first
thingthat needs to be done is to destroy the shield. This can be done with
magic orcharged attacks. After the shield is dstroyed, Marcellus will
transform his sword. His attack are to swing the sword, preform an overhead
chop and his most powerful attack is to engulf the entire room in purple
lighting. If you see his sword turn purple, use the firefly in the middle of
the room to jump out of the way and preform Jacques chop attack. After you
run out of magic, use charge attacks to get rid of him.
After the battle Ako says that she is going to check on future Samanosuke,
reveiling a new power to jacques. She curls up in a big glowing ball and
disappears.
E.The Sewer
Back in Paris, Michelle wakes up to see Samanosuke. She points her gun at him
but Ako appears out of no were. She explains that Jacques is 500 years in the
past. She then uses one of her powers to allow Michelle and Samanosuke to
understand each other. Michelle reveils that she is Jacques fiancee. After
Michelle is done talking she gets a radio transmisson saying there is monsters
in the sewer. Michelle asks for Samanosukes help to save the soliders. Once
the scene is over you can follow Michelle to the sewer or go back inside the
Arc de Triomphe to retrive a tengu box on the observation deck. Once your
finished join up with Michelle and head down into the sewer. Dispatch the