Capcom Team Shares Their Favorite Ally Reactions in Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny

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Alright, so here’s the deal. Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny is, like, back on the scene? I know, right? Been over two decades since it first blew people’s minds back in 2002. This time, it’s all about Jubei Yagyu, a samurai — and he’s on this wild revenge trip. Some stuff went down in a village, it’s a whole thing. Oh, and Nobunaga Oda? Yeah, that guy’s causing chaos again.

Fast forward 10 years after the first game, and Jubei, our hero, returns home only to find, well, not much left of it. Thanks, Nobunaga. So Jubei’s mission? Bring this demon ruler to justice. Sounds simple, but it’s a mess, really. Along the way, he bumps into four characters who — big surprise — might help him. But here’s the kicker, you gotta bribe them with gifts. No joke. You pick the wrong thing, and it’s like giving your aunt coal at Christmas.

And the gifts? They’re scattered all over. Shops, people just handing them out — like, why do random folks have so many gifts? Anyway, give the right gifts, and it could change your outcome. Make friends, unlock new parts of the game, maybe cut through some chaos together. It’s all about playin’ it smart. Or not. Depends on how you roll, I guess.

Hey, so I had this chat with some of the crew at Capcom, but mostly got sidetracked about which gift reactions crack them up. You should really check out the reactions — some are worth the grind. Ekei Ankokuji, for instance, is a hoot: this guy’s a priest with a liking for, uh, things priests don’t usually go for. I somehow remember something about a huqin, folding fan, and — bam! — dance party.

Another character, Magoichi Saiga, this gun-loving dude, and an oddball. You’d think a book would please him? Wrong. He’s all about the bulk, wants the entire series before he reads. Classic collector syndrome — gotta have it all or nothin’.

And then you’ve got Kotaro Fuma, the young ninja. Try and gift him a Tengu mask, he’ll shut you down faster than you can say “Who’s the old man?”. Makes poor Jubei awkwardly retrieve it.

This one’s my favorite — Oyu. She’s all mysterious and rocking this Western armor vibe. Bit of a poker face, doesn’t easily budge, especially if you’re shoving The Art of War in her face. Yeah, never ends well.

Producer Kosuke Tanaka gets a kick out of this: Magoichi and raw fish—now I’m hungry. But seriously, gift a fish with wasabi, and you’ll be surprised at what unfolds. It’s this tiny detail that makes the game unforeseeably entertaining.

Okay, director’s pet scene is all about Ekei and hair products? You’d think he’d handle such a touchy subject better, but nope, you’re wrong. Try it and see.

With loads of stuff to nab and surprises to uncover, really, just mess around with gifts in Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny. The game is back, remastered and stuff, so hop on your Xbox and have at it. Reclaim what you gotta reclaim. Destiny’s calling, or whatever.

The game also brings some new snacky features, like a gallery mode with sketches and a screaming new soundtrack. And if tough’s your thing, there’s a Hell mode. Plus, Jubei’s wardrobe offers a neat trick if you’ve some old game saves.

Catch the Onimusha bundle deal, too, if that’s your flavor. More samurai, more fun — feels like a pretty neat throwback with a modern twist.

There’s this icing on the cake though: some extras if you grab the pack before July 2025. But, to be honest, I’m kinda hazy on the exact details — who can remember dates, right? Just grab it when you can.

Alrighty, happy gaming or whatever.