Introduction

Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams is the fourth Onimusha title to appear on the Playstation 2, and the first outside of what was supposed to be the only three games in the series in the original trilogy. Dawn of Dreams has something that the other three titles don't have, however, and that is incredible depth. This depth can be found in five playable characters, an immense arsenal of weapons, mind-blowing numbers of items, a customization feature, and 17 fully playable stages that can be revisited as many times as you desire. Multiply the 17 stages by the five characters in the game and you quickly realize that you have a lot of options.

That's where IGN Guides comes in. The game is deep, and it can be extremely difficult and confusing at times too. That's why we've compiled the most complete and detailed walkthrough for the game in existence, complete with hundreds of screens and endless amounts of pertinent information for each of the game's missions. Of course, what would a guide be without a detailed basics section and appendices that outline the weapons, items, and characters in the game. We've even taken screens of each map you find in the game and written out all of the documents as well, just in case you've missed one and are curious what it is you're doing without.

Dawn of Dreams can be a daunting undertaking, but not with our help! Grab your sword, strap on your gear, and get ready to do battle, Onimusha style.

In this Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams strategy guide, you'll find:

• Basic tips to help you kick off your samurai career.
• Characters details.
• Complete Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams walkthrough with tips for every boss.
• Weapons, Items, and Apparel appendices to help complete your collection.

The author of this guide kept complaining that Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams was hard. So here he is as a monkey again. — Ed. Guide by: Colin Moriarty

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