Fifteen years after the annihilation of the infamous warlord Oda Nobunaga, another dark shadow looms over Japan as the ruler's successor, Hideyoshi Toyotomi has aligned himself with the evil Genma forces. Thus begins Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams -- where players assume the role Soki, a powerful young warrior also known as "The Blue Demon" and "Oni of the Ash," as he sets out to destroy the Genma and set fire to a mysterious crop of demonic cherry trees. Throughout his journey, Soki can take advantage of a brand new "Allies" gameplay system that enables users to swap between multiple playable characters on the fly. Player-issued teammate commands, highly-customizable weapons and fighting abilities, and an assortment of unlockable bonuses are also included.