5 samurai films to watch before Onimusha: Way of the Sword launches Sept. 3

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PC Gamer recommends five samurai films to watch ahead of Onimusha: Way of the Sword’s September 3 release to prime players for its sword-focused combat and atmosphere. The guide highlights Sword of the Stranger for its exceptional, fast-paced sword animation and parry-relevant choreography and notes that film streams on Crunchyroll and is available on Blu-ray. The piece also points out that the remasters Onimusha: Warlords and Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny run about 3.5 and 8.5 hours, offering a quick alternative to film viewing for preparation.

• Onimusha: Way of the Sword is scheduled to launch on September 3.
• Sword of the Stranger is singled out for its highly animated, fast sword fights and is available on Crunchyroll and Blu-ray.
• Onimusha remasters—Warlords and Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny—take roughly 3.5 and 8.5 hours to complete, respectively.
• The recommendation includes classic samurai cinema (including Akira Kurosawa’s work) to help players absorb period atmosphere and swordplay before playing.