The game begins 13 years after the events that took place in the first Onimusha game in 16th century feudal Japan. After a brutal attack on a small village by the infamous warlord Nobunaga, you as a player take control of the young warrior Yagyu Jubei. The Yagyu Shinkage sword in full swing Yagyu tries to exact revenge on Nobunga. Onimusha 2 offers varied environments, advanced sword action and new character interactions.