Capcom Announces Genma Onimusha for Xbox Video Game System from Microsoft
More Xbox goodies from Japanese giant.
London, England - November 29, 2001 - Capcom, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today announced plans to release Genma Onimusha for the Xbox video game system from Microsoft. Scheduled to release across Europe in March 2002, Genma Onimusha is an enhanced version of the award-winning Onimusha: Warlords that has sold more than 2 million units worldwide.
Set in 16th century Japan, with battle scenes inspired by famed Japanese director, Akira Kurosawa, Onimusha introduces players to Samanosuke, a legendary Samurai warrior faced with a quest of epic proportions. Genma Onimusha takes place in a world of darkness and magic, when power hungry warlords battle for control of Feudal Japan. Samanosuke boldly volunteers to rescue the kidnapped princess Yuki, but even he does not realise the desperation of this mission. An entire legion of demon warriors stands between him and his mission to avenge the princess.
The power of Xbox is utilised as Genma Onimusha displays more enemies simultaneously due to its powerful graphic capabilities, supports 5.1 Dolby Surround technology and more. Other new features that enhance its critically acclaimed gameplay include a new attack system, new areas, visuals and costumes, and a new soul rope-pulling fighting system.
"As part of our multi-platform strategy, Capcom is very excited to have several products in development for Xbox," said David Miller, Marketing Director, Capcom Eurosoft. "As our first product, Genma Onimusha takes advantage of the power of the system by delivering more action at one time. Our research and development team has outdone itself by offering a unique and incredibly detailed experience to the massively successful Onimusha storyline."
"As one of the premier software developers in the industry, we couldn't be more pleased to have Capcom creating games for Xbox," said J. Allard, general manager, Xbox Platform. "We are working very closely with Capcom's development team to ensure it has all the tools to deliver hit products that will utilise the power of our system. We look forward to having a long and prosperous relationship with Capcom."
Genma Onimusha for Xbox boasts all-new features including:
Genma Onimusha features astonishingly high production values including an award-winning five minute opening movie animation created using an optical motion capture system to "film" six Samurais battling simultaneously. Onimusha's other motion picture quality production values include a script written by Flagship, the company who penned the story lines for the Resident Evil series; a 200-piece orchestra that performs the original musical score; and famed Japanese actor Takeshi Kaneshiro as the lead character. Genma Onimusha takes advantage of the power of Xbox by delivering finely detailed character graphics created at 10,000 polygons per character.
Set in 16th century Japan, with battle scenes inspired by famed Japanese director, Akira Kurosawa, Onimusha introduces players to Samanosuke, a legendary Samurai warrior faced with a quest of epic proportions. Genma Onimusha takes place in a world of darkness and magic, when power hungry warlords battle for control of Feudal Japan. Samanosuke boldly volunteers to rescue the kidnapped princess Yuki, but even he does not realise the desperation of this mission. An entire legion of demon warriors stands between him and his mission to avenge the princess.
The power of Xbox is utilised as Genma Onimusha displays more enemies simultaneously due to its powerful graphic capabilities, supports 5.1 Dolby Surround technology and more. Other new features that enhance its critically acclaimed gameplay include a new attack system, new areas, visuals and costumes, and a new soul rope-pulling fighting system.
"As part of our multi-platform strategy, Capcom is very excited to have several products in development for Xbox," said David Miller, Marketing Director, Capcom Eurosoft. "As our first product, Genma Onimusha takes advantage of the power of the system by delivering more action at one time. Our research and development team has outdone itself by offering a unique and incredibly detailed experience to the massively successful Onimusha storyline."
"As one of the premier software developers in the industry, we couldn't be more pleased to have Capcom creating games for Xbox," said J. Allard, general manager, Xbox Platform. "We are working very closely with Capcom's development team to ensure it has all the tools to deliver hit products that will utilise the power of our system. We look forward to having a long and prosperous relationship with Capcom."
Genma Onimusha for Xbox boasts all-new features including:
- Burst Attack - This Xbox exclusive special charge attack allows players to execute a visually stunning super attack that is devastating to the undead soldiers of old-world Japan. This attack allows players to capture the souls of their opponent through charging the character's burst attack power.
- All-new areas and visuals - Players will delight in the visual masterpiece that is the world of Onimusha as they are treated to all-new areas and cut-scenes.
- Soul Rope-Pulling System - Adding a completely new dimension to game play, this Xbox exclusive fighting system allows players to battle with their opponent over souls that are released during battle. This action will make strategy and quick reflexes even more important to game play.
- All-new enemies - Genma Onimusha introduces several new unearthly creatures to the critically acclaimed world of Onimusha.
- New Costumes - The beautifully rendered detail of Samanosuke comes to life even more as players are given access to new costumes. Each costume possesses a unique design and immense detail.
- New Enemy Power - Enemies become more powerful as they are successful in stealing souls from Samanosuke. If Samanosuke is successful in defeating these enemies, they will drop more souls than a regular enemy.
Genma Onimusha features astonishingly high production values including an award-winning five minute opening movie animation created using an optical motion capture system to "film" six Samurais battling simultaneously. Onimusha's other motion picture quality production values include a script written by Flagship, the company who penned the story lines for the Resident Evil series; a 200-piece orchestra that performs the original musical score; and famed Japanese actor Takeshi Kaneshiro as the lead character. Genma Onimusha takes advantage of the power of Xbox by delivering finely detailed character graphics created at 10,000 polygons per character.