New environments have been added, including Paris landmarks such as Notre Dame and the Arc De Triumph, though also included are familiar backdrops such as Anshi Castle and Honnoji Temple. For the first time, fully 3D backgrounds are featured, and dynamic camera angles add a sense of depth during battle scenes. The question now stands, why has Samanosuke appeared in present day France, and Jacques in Feudal Japan?Īs players attempt to make sense of this strange scenario in the beginning of the game, many advancements and new technologies may also come to their attention. The two begin slaying demons together, until Jacques is suddenly caught in a mysterious vortex, eerily familiar to Samanosuke, and is transported to feudal Japan, leaving behind Samanosuke in modern-day France. Then, in the distance, an ancient samurai warrior inexplicably appears, to help fight off the demons and save the city. Deployed to this scene of carnage, Jacques quickly finds himself surrounded by hellish enemies. From out of this fury appears a French soldier who stands up against the Genma demons, Jacques Braun (Jean Reno). Unleashing an unimaginable horror, the Genma demons go on to slaughter civilians and soldiers, one by one. An otherwise peaceful French metropolis finds itself under attack by demons. However, before this epic clash can begin, Samanosuke suddenly disappears. Samanosuke continues to battle the demons in his path until the moment finally comes when standing before him, ready for battle, is the undead Warlord Nobunaga Oda. Joining him is renowned French actor Jean Reno, best known for his roles in The Professional, Big Blue, and La Femme Nikita. Reprising his voice-acting role as the lovelorn samurai Samanosuke Akechi is Takeshi Kianeshiro.
Promoted as the final release in the series, Onimusha 3: Demon Siege looks to surpass its predecessors in areas such as gameplay, art, and technology.