Quick Answer
Onimusha: Way of the Sword holds Generally Favorable Metascores across platforms on Metacritic: 86 on PS5 (from 86+ critic reviews, 93% positive), 82 on PC, 83 on Xbox Series X and a standout 90 on Nintendo Switch 2. The PS5 page shows 0% negative reviews, with Radio Times awarding 100 and multiple outlets at 90; the dissenting voices cluster around 60–80, mostly aimed at the frame around the combat rather than the combat itself. User scores were not available at launch — Metacritic unlocks them after enough verified playtime, starting 12:00 pm PST on September 4 — so the user score settled through the first week.
- PS5 Metascore
- 86
- Generally Favorable · 93% positive
- PC Metascore
- 82
- 27 critic reviews at launch
- Xbox Series X
- 83
- 10 critic reviews at launch
- Switch 2
- 90
- Highest platform score
- PS5 negative reviews
- 0%
- 80 positive / 6 mixed at launch
- User score
- Unlocked Sep 4, noon PST
- Needs verified playtime
Score matrix
Metascore by platform
Metacritic tracks the game separately per platform, and the scores tell a consistent story: Generally Favorable everywhere, with the Switch 2 port leading the pack. These launch-day figures continue to move as more reviews publish.
| Platform | Metascore | Critic reviews |
|---|---|---|
| PlayStation 5 | 86 — Generally Favorable | 86+ (89 listed) |
| PC | 82 | 27 |
| Xbox Series X | 83 | 10 |
| Nintendo Switch 2 | 90 | 11 |
Review breakdown
The PS5 review distribution: 93% positive, 0% negative
The PS5 page's distribution is the cleanest summary of critical sentiment: 93% positive (80 reviews), 7% mixed (6 reviews) and 0% negative. The early cross-platform aggregate of 85 predates the per-platform splits above.
The zero-percent negative figure matters: even the harshest launch reviews frame the game as worth playing for the combat alone.
Verdict samples
Standout review verdicts
The review quotes range from rapturous to measured. Radio Times' perfect 100 calls it hands-down the best action-adventure title of the year so far; Merlin'in Kazanı's 90 says it finally ends the 20-year wait; Carole Quintaine's video review lands at 90 despite repetition, an overlong finale and an occasionally frustrating camera.
The 80s split on the same points: IGN Spain praises stellar combat that stumbles on open-world design and side content, IGN Adria credits the game for focusing on a brilliantly designed combat system rather than chasing open worlds, and VGC's 60 still concludes it is worth playing for the combat alone.
Player scores
User score rules and timeline
Metacritic gates user scores behind verified playtime, with submissions opening at 12:00 pm PST on September 4, 2026. The user score had not yet settled during launch week.
Community reaction to the critical reception was itself a story — the review megathread filled with players citing the scores as the push they needed, from IGN's 10 to the 96% OpenCritic recommendation figure, alongside calls for Capcom to keep the revived series alive.
Buying context
Where to buy after reading the scores
Storefront prices and launch discounts move independently from review scores. Compare the current Standard, Deluxe, Premium Deluxe, and physical-edition prices on the dedicated Price page before buying.
Direct answers
Frequently asked questions
What is Onimusha: Way of the Sword's Metacritic score?
Generally Favorable across platforms at launch: 86 on PS5, 82 on PC, 83 on Xbox Series X and 90 on Nintendo Switch 2. The PS5 page showed 93% positive and 0% negative reviews.
Why is the Switch 2 score so high?
The Switch 2 version led with a 90 Metascore from 11 critic reviews at launch, helped by a strong port — NintendoLife's 9/10 called it a superb samurai revival.
What do the negative and mixed reviews say?
There were no negative PS5 reviews at launch. Mixed reviews clustered at 60–80 and criticized repetition, camera frustrations and an overlong finale — while agreeing the combat itself is worth playing for.
When does the user score unlock?
Metacritic unlocks user reviews after verified playtime, opening at 12:00 pm PST on September 4, 2026. The user score was still settling through the first week.
Where is the game cheapest after reading the reviews?
Storefront prices move independently. Check the dedicated Price page for the current comparison across platforms and editions.