Onimusha: Way of the Sword audio director says Capcom forged a special katana to create the game’s raw sword sound effects

Capcom has shared new details about the sound design behind Onimusha: Way of the Sword, revealing that the development team created a special custom-forged katana to capture the game’s distinctive blade clashes. Rather than relying solely on recordings of authentic swords, the studio built a unique weapon specifically for Foley recording to achieve the gritty, metallic sound that defines protagonist Miyamoto Musashi’s combat style. The insight comes from an interview with audio director Shunichi Suwa, conducted by PC Gamer during…