Onimusha Tactics GBA box art

Game Boy Advance · RPG / Strategy

Onimusha Tactics

Certified classic

SystemGame Boy Advance
Released2003
GenreRPG, Strategy
DeveloperCapcom
PublisherCapcom
Players1 player
CommitmentEpic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
SeriesOnimusha
ESRBT
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 7

Released for the Game Boy Advance in 2003, Onimusha Tactics is a role-playing game developed by Capcom. It blends RPG and strategy elements.

It landed about 2 years into the GBA's life. Other notable GBA releases from 2003 include Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga, Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow and Sonic Battle. Among the 97 GBA RPGs in our database, it ranks #18 by legacy score.

It is part of the Onimusha series. Capcom also made Mega Man Battle Network, Mega Man Battle Network 2 and Mega Man Battle Network 3 for the GBA.

Onimusha Tactics is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to get lost in a long quest
  • you have time for an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
  • you want to experience one of the GBA's defining games

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
  • you are looking for something to play with friends
  • you only have a few minutes at a time

What playing Onimusha Tactics is like

Role-playing games trade reflexes for strategy and story. You build a party, level up, manage equipment and travel across a large world, usually through menu-based battles.

Tip for newcomers: Retro RPGs can require some level grinding and rarely tell you exactly where to go next. Talk to every townsperson, save often and use a guide if you get stuck: there is no shame in it.

Onimusha Tactics gameplay screenshot on GBA
In-game screenshot (GBA)

Onimusha Tactics cheats & codes

16 codes on file (Code Breaker). Here are a few Code Breaker codes to start with:

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Onimusha Tactics walkthroughs & guides

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Onimusha Tactics FAQ

When did Onimusha Tactics come out on the GBA?

Onimusha Tactics was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2003.

Who made Onimusha Tactics?

It was developed by Capcom.

Is Onimusha Tactics multiplayer?

No. Onimusha Tactics is a single-player game.

How long does Onimusha Tactics take to play?

As a role-playing game, Onimusha Tactics typically falls into the "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Onimusha Tactics on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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