Yet more Onimusha details

[12.09.00] » Capcom reveals more gameplay, screens, and monster designs from their upcoming horror title.

    Capcom has updated Onimusha's Japanese homepage with new details about the game's action oriented battle system. In addition to the soul absorbing power revealed last month, the game's hero will have the ability to execute a technical attack to kill an enemy in a single blow. Player's will be rewarded for successfully pulling of the precisely timed counter attack with double the soul power to absorb.

   Beyond this, Capcom also showed off the hero's defense abilities. Players can guard against most incoming attacks simply by hitting the L1 button. If two opponents guard at the same time, a grappling match will begin, with the winner being thrown to the ground.

   Onimusha is still on track for a January 25 release in Japan, with an American date to follow. Meanwhile, check out 2 monster designs and 9 new screens of the battle abilities in action.