How long to beat Onimusha: Way of the Sword and full chapter list

Onimusha: Way of the Sword is Capcom’s latest hardcore action game.

This game pulls no punches, and beating bosses will never feel like an accident. You should expect most bosses to take several attempts if it’s your first time fighting them. In addition to those intense battles, there is a short list of optional tasks called Mysteries of Kyoto and Chance Encounters.

In this guide, we’re breaking down how long it’ll take you to beat Onimusha: Way of the Sword and provide a full list of main story chapters so you know how far through the game you are at any point.

How long to beat Onimusha: WOTS

Onimusha: Way of the Sword is a mostly linear game, but there are optional side objectives to complete. You can also expand the explorable area in the hub of Eastern Kyoto, giving you access to more optional locations and objectives. You can also find Lion Dogs hidden in each area, giving you a reason to revisit completed stages.

• Main story only: 20 hours
• Average playthrough: 25 hours
• Single completionist playthrough: 33 hours
• Total completionist time: 60+ hours

While you can complete every side mission in a 33-hour playthrough, many unlockables and items remain unavailable until you finish the game on Carnage difficulty, which is only available after finishing the game once. If you’re aiming for the Platinum trophy, you’ll likely invest more than 60 hours across two playthroughs.

All story chapters in Onimusha: WOTS

These are all the main story chapters in Onimusha: Way of the Sword. In-game, these missions are categorized as Way of the Sword. The Clash at Rendaino is the game’s point of no return, after which you’ll be on a rollercoaster that leads to the finale — ensure you clear any optional missions you’re interested in before then.

• The Ruckus at Rendaino
• The Stage is Set at Kiyomizu
• Kyoto, Corrupted
• The Oni’s Apprentice
• Careful What You Wish For
• The Curse of Kiyomizu-zaka Slope
• A Strength in Refuge
• Patching up the Pouch
• Windswept Kennin-ji
• An Immortal Talent
• What Lurks in the Shadows
• The Roots of All Evil
• Bloodbath on the Bridge
• Shadows Fall
• A Tempest at the Temple
• To Live is to Suffer
• Okuni’s Kabuki Dance
• The Demon on the Mount
• A Haunted Distraction
• Storm Chaser
• In the Light of an Icy Moon
• The Clash at Rendaino