[UPDATED] Onimusha: The Essentials - $30 Bundle - Onimushas 1-3

[BlueSwim]

If you read the CAG Blogs then you might have seen my post about 2 $30 game bundles (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/blog.php?b=2799). Well it looks like you can add yet another bundle to that line-up with the "Onimusha: The Essentials" for the PS2.


GameStop (http://www.ebgames.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?product_id=72586) has a listing for said bundle at the price point of $30(like the other two (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/blog.php?b=2799)) with a release date of September 23rd. The games included in the bundle are not known at this time, but might very well be the first 3 Onimusha games. Perhaps even all 4.


I only have the forth Onimusha game, so I'm very interested in seeing what the bundle has to offer.



UPDATE: The games included are Onimusha 1, 2, and 3.

[CaoPi]

Hmm interesting, no dawn of dreams? It would be lacking with 4 my overall favorite. Any news on a new Onimusha game?

[acecombat]

Not a bad deal too bad i hate gamestop;)

[BlueSwim]

I haven't heard anything on Onimusha in a long time. Capcom may use this release to gauge the interest in the series to see if they should revisit it.

[BlueSwim]

Not a bad deal too bad i hate gamestop;)


I doubt it's a "GameStop only" release. Best Buy and Circuit City will most likely get the bundles too.

[whoknows]

I bet one of the games will be Onimusha Blade Warriors :whee:

[ZForce]

Yeah, I'd imagine it'll be Onimusha 3, Onimusha Dawn of Dreams and Blade Warriors (or possibly Onimusha 2)

[62t]

dawn of dreams is some what hard to find new while oni 1 and 2 are very common. Hopefully Capcom will make the right choice.

[mkelehan]

Probably 1-3. I'm sure Blade Warriors won't be in there; it's a bit of an embarrassment.

[Cable387]

Hopefully it's the first three games because those are the good ones. Blade Warriors did it's own thing, but Onimusha 4 was only an Onimusha game in name. I hated it.

[romeogbs19]

I'd be surprised if DoD is in there given it's not part of the trilogy and, well, like Cable387 said, it's pretty much an Onimusha game by name only. I'm guessing it'll be three games. $30 for 4 games seems a bit much. 3 games for $30 like MGS or the RE packs make more sense.

[62t]

the problem is that Onimusha 1 and 2 cost like less than $5 while DoD is harder to find.

[BlueSwim]

Used, yes. New, that's a whole different story. You can't find these things new anymore and Capcom does not profit from used sales. This makes perfect sense since 3 games for $30 averages out to $10 a piece, just a few more bucks and the games are brand new. I'm pretty sure it will be Onimushas 1-3 since it's a trilogy and Capcom did the same thing with Devil May Cry.

[Asgardian]

Whats wrong with DoD? It's the only Oni I have yet to play... It got pretty decent reviews and I was looking forward to it a lot... just waiting for it to drop to he $15 range... Why do you say it's only Oni by name??

Hopefully it's the first three games because those are the good ones. Blade Warriors did it's own thing, but Onimusha 4 was only an Onimusha game in name. I hated it.

[genfuyung]

they need to release a prince of persia and ratchet and clank 3 pack.

[BlueSwim]

Whats wrong with DoD? It's the only Oni I have yet to play... It got pretty decent reviews and I was looking forward to it a lot... just waiting for it to drop to he $15 range... Why do you say it's only Oni by name??


Check your local Circuit City's bargain bin. I found my copy there about a year ago for only $17.

[rpnguyen]

I have 1 and 2, waited for 3 to drop before buying but waited too long and I can't find it at local BB/CC/Target stores. But, I haven't really been looking THAT hard.

[62t]

Used, yes. New, that's a whole different story. You can't find these things new anymore and Capcom does not profit from used sales. This makes perfect sense since 3 games for $30 averages out to $10 a piece, just a few more bucks and the games are brand new. I'm pretty sure it will be Onimushas 1-3 since it's a trilogy and Capcom did the same thing with Devil May Cry.

Check your local Circuit City's bargain bin. I found my copy there about a year ago for only $17.

you are not going to find it a year later. The price on ebay/half is around $30 for a new copy.

Capcom is going to have a hard time selling 1-3 for $30 new when the used would cost less than $10. You can easily find new Onimusah 1 or 2 for less than $10 shipped on ebay. DoD is a different story as it is the hardest Onimusha game to find, cost $15 used and $30 new

[BlueSwim]

you are not going to find it a year later. The price on ebay/half is around $30 for a new copy.

Capcom is going to have a hard time selling 1-3 for $30 new when the used would cost less than $10. You can easily find new Onimusah 1 or 2 for less than $10 shipped on ebay. DoD is a different story as it is the hardest Onimusha game to find, cost $15 used and $30 new


Damn, I didn't know DoD was that rare.


The fact is that a bundle can look like a "good deal" to the impulse shopper. Reprinting copies should be cheap enough for Capcom to turn a profit with little effort.

[GuardianE]

Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams was decent, but they dumbed everything down to make it easier. Auto-Issen? I mean, come on now.

The compilation will likely be 1-3 and it'd be a good idea to pick it up. They're all very good games, even after all these years. Once you get good with the controls, it'll feel just right.

As for the pricing, I mean, the parts of Hitman can be gotten for under $20 used total. That's only a few dollars less than what the Onimusha bundle would go for. Maybe it'll be added to a Gamedays sale or something like the Hitman bundle was.

[Cable387]

Whats wrong with DoD? It's the only Oni I have yet to play... It got pretty decent reviews and I was looking forward to it a lot... just waiting for it to drop to he $15 range... Why do you say it's only Oni by name??

They turned it into an action game. The story was much weaker than any of the other games IMO. They had auto-issens and combat was nothing to worry about anymore. The combat in the first games had a slower pace, but they were also more strategic and interesting than DoDs typical action game fodder of mashing the attack button as fast as you can.

[Staind204]

This would be awesome for me since I just bought a PS3 and could use some games to play (luckily I bought a 60GB model :-))

[UjnHunter]

this would rock if I didn't already own all 3... plus blade warriors... have yet to find a nice copy of DoD used tho... I'd go for that Ratchet & Clank 3 pack if it was real! ;)

[DanteMayCry]

Like the rest, I hope it has DoD in it to complete my collection. :D

[Vinny]

Not sure on this as I recently picked up the first two for like $7 from GS used (after EDGE, 25% off used PS2 games, and tax). So depending on what the actual games are... it might not be worth it.

I still wish they'd make a Jak, Sly, and R&C triple pack.

[y2kenjination]

The hell? How random. I bought Onimusha 2 earlier this week...now they just decide to come out with a bundle? -_-;

[briansraregames]

I still wish they'd make a Jak, Sly, and R&C triple pack.

Or a FFVII collection with the original, dirge of cerberus, and a crisis core ps2 port.

[mrmafia33]

any opinions on the series? hows the storyline/gameplay compared to the best? (metal gear solid)

[GuardianE]

Or a FFVII collection with the original, dirge of cerberus, and a crisis core ps2 port.

lmao, good luck with that. They'd have to remanufacture PS1 games like they did with the MGS collection, convert a game from PSP to PS2, and bundle these items together for a value pack. Not to mention the fact that picking the titles up individually would go for around $85 together on the cheap end, used. Let's be a bit realistic.

I'd go for a Street Fighter 3-pack. Considering that Capcom seems to be a big proponent of these collections, I could see that happening. Imagine Anniversary+Alpha Anthology+umm... EX3?

[GuardianE]

any opinions on the series? hows the storyline/gameplay compared to the best? (metal gear solid)

The storyline is alright. It's nothing spectacular, but it's definitely enough to keep people engaged. In my personal opinion, 3 is the best of the bunch, integrating two characters, streamlining the combat, adding time travel puzzles, and more. It just felt damn right.

I have a special place in my heart for 2, as there were more character interactions and certain elements of the story changed depending on what items you gave to different characters. It sounds cool, and it was, but it was only done in a passable fashion. I really enjoyed it, though. The combat was a little easier, it seems.

1 is a classic game and has more elements of horror than the other two. This was when Onimusha wasn't really certain what it was going for and was more closely linked to Resident Evil horror style. It's also probably the hardest of the three.

The characters are generally likeable, the combat is well done once you get used to it, and each one has a unique and different feel to it. If I didn't already have all three of the titles individually, I'd definitely pick up the set. Hell, I may pick it up as gifts for friends. It's one Capcom collection where I can recommend all three titles to someone, unlike Devil May Cry (the awful second one) and Resident Evil (Outbreak...).

[J7.]

I'm surprised a Prince of Persia Collection has not come out for $30, especially with a sequel coming. Or bundles of 1 year old EA games (Madden 08, NHL 08, & Live 08) for $20. A God of War bundle with CoO ported to PS2 for $30 or even $40 a few months before GoW3 comes out could be good too.

[ricoraney]

the problem is that Onimusha 1 and 2 cost like less than $5 while DoD is harder to find.
Maybe used. But definitely not sealed for under $5.

[62t]

Maybe used. But definitely not sealed for under $5.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Onimusha-Warlords-Playstation-2_W0QQitemZ150289607721QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item150 289607721&_trkparms=39%3A1|66%3A2|65%3A13|240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

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[Cleaner7]

I still wish they'd make a Jak, Sly, and R&C triple pack.

THIS!

Those are everything I want! Got MGS Essentials awhile back from Goozex and need the rest of these game series.

And I'd definitely pick up an Onimusha bundle with 1-3 or 2-4 since I've already owned and beaten 1.

[BlueSwim]

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Those are some really good prices, but the $5 shipping knocks them back into the $6-8 range. If the average price of each game in the bundle is about $10 it doesn't make for too much savings. I'd rather get all of them at once and not have worry if I'm buying a bootleg copy.

[jug_head_4ever]

Or a FFVII collection with the original, dirge of cerberus, and a crisis core ps2 port.

I am with you on that one.
Yes - Dreams do come true sometimes!

[genfuyung]

after reading reviews id definitely pick this up if it has all 4 games. But i doubt it will

[M3wThr33]

DoD is crap. ESPECIALLY the American version, which had the HP of enemies and bosses raised just to waste more time.
The original series is just Resident Evil with a sword. That's it.

If that sounds good to you, then go nuts, but that's what it is. I love them, but don't expect marvels. These are older games.

[LatchKeyKid1980]

Probably being put out to hype up the movie...
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0937234/

[Bulrog]

I'm surprised a Prince of Persia Collection has not come out for $30, especially with a sequel coming. Or bundles of 1 year old EA games (Madden 08, NHL 08, & Live 08) for $20. A God of War bundle with CoO ported to PS2 for $30 or even $40 a few months before GoW3 comes out could be good too.

Yeah I would really like a prince of Persia collection to come out. Considering I have the entire Jak series already, and just picked up the entire Sly series for 30 bucks at best buy, this is the only bundle that I would have any interest in getting.

[Cable387]

DoD is crap. ESPECIALLY the American version, which had the HP of enemies and bosses raised just to waste more time.
The original series is just Resident Evil with a sword. That's it.

If that sounds good to you, then go nuts, but that's what it is. I love them, but don't expect marvels. These are older games.

Honestly, I love the series. I've owned over a hundred PS2 games, but I realized that I didn't want to be a collector so I sold off everything but the games I absolutely loved when I bought a 360. That left me with 15 games. Three of those being Onimusha 1-3. I can safely say I've beaten the original game over 30 times, and on a perfect playthrough my game clock final time is just under 90 minutes.

I know people hate the old RE control system nowadays, and the first two games use that control system but I still think they are worth a playthrough.

[romeogbs19]

Yeah I would really like a prince of Persia collection to come out. Considering I have the entire Jak series already, and just picked up the entire Sly series for 30 bucks at best buy, this is the only bundle that I would have any interest in getting.

I'm actually pretty surprised Capcom is even bothering with this pack this late in the cycle. I suppose it makes sense because of the movie release, and it isn't as if the PS2 is totally dead just yet.

I wouldn't hold your breathe for any others, though. IMHO, this is probably one of the last re-issued packs we'll see (if not the last one). I'd like to believe we'd see more, but given the sheer lack of BC on the new PS3s and the scattered BC of the XB360 (i.e. no HD means no BC, and no Live means no updates, either), these re-issue packs just don't make much commercial sense. I venture to guess the DMC pack probably sold well enough that Capcom is doing this (plus, I doubt it costs them all that much to reprint old titles on DVDs), but I don't think this is going to sell too many copies.

And I stand by my belief that DoD will not be included. It had no part to the trilogy, and was essentially a stand-alone game. I do see the possibility of Blade Warriors in it, though, given that stars all the characters from the trilogy (and casual gamers would like it). Possible Capcom might bundle it in on another disc (i.e. make it three discs and push it into the third game disc).

[slashkirby]

would be a bad deal if it was just 1-3 considering those games max out at $6.99 tops

[bojay1997]

I'm actually pretty surprised Capcom is even bothering with this pack this late in the cycle. I suppose it makes sense because of the movie release, and it isn't as if the PS2 is totally dead just yet.

I wouldn't hold your breathe for any others, though. IMHO, this is probably one of the last re-issued packs we'll see (if not the last one). I'd like to believe we'd see more, but given the sheer lack of BC on the new PS3s and the scattered BC of the XB360 (i.e. no HD means no BC, and no Live means no updates, either), these re-issue packs just don't make much commercial sense. I venture to guess the DMC pack probably sold well enough that Capcom is doing this (plus, I doubt it costs them all that much to reprint old titles on DVDs), but I don't think this is going to sell too many copies.

And I stand by my belief that DoD will not be included. It had no part to the trilogy, and was essentially a stand-alone game. I do see the possibility of Blade Warriors in it, though, given that stars all the characters from the trilogy (and casual gamers would like it). Possible Capcom might bundle it in on another disc (i.e. make it three discs and push it into the third game disc).

Actually, Sony is now encouraging publishers to put out more of these packs for the PS2. There are several on the way including a Mortal Kombat, a Pacman and a bunch of others. According to my friends at Sony, the plan is to keep the PS2 going for at least another two years and there should be at least one more price drop on the recently released even slimmer PS2 model.

[M3wThr33]

The new model is already in stores. I saw it myself. No Lego Batman included yet, of course.

The specifics for the new model are dropping the 56k modem, internal power supply and redesigned front.

Having no power brick is AWESOME. Amazing how they've shrunk this bastard.

[BlueSwim]

In all honesty, even if all we get for the PS2 after Persona 4 are just bundles and re-releases, I'd be pretty happy all things considered. There were so many good PS2 games that we missed out on the first time around for one reason or another, that if they got a new printing it would be like releasing a new game. Reprints of ICO or Okami(which I thought went "Greatest Hits" lately) would do very well even if they aren't brand new games, just re-releases.


But thank goodness the Wii will most likely keep the PS2 around for years to come.

[62t]

yea the PS2 have yet to hit the magical $99. Also the price difference between Xbox 360 arcade and PS3 is only $70

[genfuyung]

You guys seen this DBZ trilogy? Tenkaichi 1, 2, and super dbz for 30 bucks. I was hoping itd have tenkaichi 3 but Super DBZ is a great game.

http://www.amazon.com/Dragonball-Z-Trilogy-Playstation-2/dp/B001E3GAA6/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1220899216&sr=8-1

[H22A]

DoD is crap. ESPECIALLY the American version, which had the HP of enemies and bosses raised just to waste more time.
The original series is just Resident Evil with a sword. That's it.

If that sounds good to you, then go nuts, but that's what it is. I love them, but don't expect marvels. These are older games.

DoD is excellent. ESPECIALLY the American version with the enhanced challenge.

Regardless, the bundle sounds nice for latecomers to the series, but I have them all plus BW, and Genma on Xbox. I periodically replay each of them.

Hoping for a 360/PS3 powered new Onimusha.

[BlueSwim]

DoD is excellent. ESPECIALLY the American version with the enhanced challenge.

Regardless, the bundle sounds nice for latecomers to the series, but I have them all plus BW, and Genma on Xbox. I periodically replay each of them.

Hoping for a 360/PS3 powered new Onimusha.


If the bundle does well I bet Capcom would strongly consider revisiting the series.

[BlueSwim]

The contents of the bundle, as well as the box art, are up on Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Onimusha-Essentials-Playstation-2/dp/B001FBJUYK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1221713108&sr=1-1). The games included are indeed Onimushas 1 through 3.

[opportunity777]

WOW, I don't think this pack is a great "bargain" by any means. I would have considered this pretty good if the fourth game was included in the pack, but I think most of these are readily available together for less than the $30 asking price.

[genfuyung]

Yeah, Ill pass. BUT I hope it sells well so that we'll see more of these 3 packs.

[buckythekat]

not that good of a deal for 1-3 since they can be found cheaper

[BlueSwim]

If your open to buying used then no it isn't that good of a deal. But new copies on Amazon however ran $15 for O2 alone (http://www.amazon.com/Onimusha-2-Samurais-Destiny-Playstation/dp/B000066TS3/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1222122766&sr=8-1), and the Amazon Marketplace had new copies for Onimusha Warlords for $20 (http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00004U5VK/sr=8-10/qid=1222122766/ref=olp_tab_new?ie=UTF8&coliid=&me=&qid=1222122766&sr=8-10&seller=&colid=&condition=new) and O3 for a whopping $35 (http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00019HNNM/sr=8-6/qid=1222122766/ref=olp_tab_new?ie=UTF8&coliid=&me=&qid=1222122766&sr=8-6&seller=&colid=&condition=new). That's $70 for everything new. And the collection is only $30 new. I rarely ever buy used because of the lack-luster condition used copies usually end up being. Bottom line, if you want them new, it's a good deal.

[M3wThr33]

DoD is excellent. ESPECIALLY the American version with the enhanced challenge.

Regardless, the bundle sounds nice for latecomers to the series, but I have them all plus BW, and Genma on Xbox. I periodically replay each of them.

Hoping for a 360/PS3 powered new Onimusha.

Enhanced Challenge does not mean 4x HP. That means boredom and tedious exercises in futility.

[langdon_alger]

not to turn this into a trading thread, but I've got a sealed copy of Onimusha 3 that I was planning on e-bay-ing...but if a CAG swooped in and made an offer that'd be cool.

[Wolfpup]

I didn't care for the first one, but thought Onimusha 2 and 3 were quite good. I'm sick to death of the "demon fighting game" theme these and Devil May cry have, but they're still really well put together. I like both of those better than the Devil May Cry games I think (or DMC's clones like God of War and Ninja Gaiden...Onimusha is somewhat slower and...I don't know, I just like it better).

[ricoraney]

I saw the other bundle the OP was making mention of. It is called the Fighters Collection, and it is put out by Namco. It contains Tekken Tag Tournament, Tekken 4, and Soul Calibur II. Gamestop has it.

[ricoraney]

I didn't care for the first one, but thought Onimusha 2 and 3 were quite good. I'm sick to death of the "demon fighting game" theme these and Devil May cry have, but they're still really well put together. I like both of those better than the Devil May Cry games I think (or DMC's clones like God of War and Ninja Gaiden...Onimusha is somewhat slower and...I don't know, I just like it better).
You're joking right. When you called GOW and Ninja Gaiden, 'DMC clones'. Tell me you're joking. Cuz if not, then you are crazy. IMO the only thing that makes these games similiar is the genre that they are in, and all 3 are totally action packed. With DMC 4 having the weaker story line and voice acting. GOW having the best story of the 3 and keeps getting better with each installment.

[ricoraney]

the problem is that Onimusha 1 and 2 cost like less than $5 while DoD is harder to find.
Used or new? Because the last time I checked Onimusha 2 was going for about $15 new. And Onimusha 3 was selling for nearly $50 new on Amazon and Ebay.

[romeogbs19]

I saw the other bundle the OP was making mention of. It is called the Fighters Collection, and it is put out by Namco. It contains Tekken Tag Tournament, Tekken 4, and Soul Calibur II. Gamestop has it.

Wow - interesting combination - surprised it doesn't have Tekken 5 and SC3 ... Tekken Tag is very dated now.

[opportunity777]

Wow - interesting combination - surprised it doesn't have Tekken 5 and SC3 ... Tekken Tag is very dated now.

TTT was probably included to milk out a second collection with T5 and SCIII. I think TTT was actually done on CD, so it was probably cheaper to do too.

[willardhaven]

1-3 are the stronger games, however they are worth a lot less than 4.

[EV1L ER1C]

You know what bundle I wish would be made? A Silent Hill one, compiling the first, second, and third games for $30. It's kind of hard to find any of the games besides 4 and Origins on shelves. Also, it would be a relatively good idea considering the fifth one is coming out soon.

Oh well.

[genfuyung]

You know what bundle I wish would be made? A Silent Hill one, compiling the first, second, and third games for $30. It's kind of hard to find any of the games besides 4 and Origins on shelves. Also, it would be a relatively good idea considering the fifth one is coming out soon.

Oh well.

PREACH

[koster]

You know what bundle I wish would be made? A Silent Hill one, compiling the first, second, and third games for $30. It's kind of hard to find any of the games besides 4 and Origins on shelves. Also, it would be a relatively good idea considering the fifth one is coming out soon.

Oh well.
And include the Silent Hill 3 soundtrack (like the original release of the game)...