to retain the same quality for their following game, Shadow of Rome. Inafune commented that some gamers did not like the game because they did not think it was a proper samurai game. As a result, the next game, Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams, would be set in ancient Japan. GamesRadar listed Jean Reno's work as one of the eight celebrity roles impossible to take seriously based on the actor's fame and previous works. On the other hand, GameSpot picked it as a finalist in the "Best Use of a Celebrity" award in its lists of 2004's best games. The magazine PSM3 made a feature titled "Onimusha 3: Why it was the pinnacle of PS2 action" where they praised the game for its depth in combat mechanics and how well it has aged despite retaining fixed cameras and a linear level progression. IGN also picked Onimusha 3 as "Game of the Month" in April 2004 as well as one of the best looking PlayStation 2 games. In the Japan Game Awards from 2003 and 2004, Onimusha 3 received the "Award for Excellence". References External links 2004 video games 3D beat 'em ups Capcom beat 'em ups Dark fantasy video games Hack and slash games Onimusha Pachislot video games PlayStation 2 games Video games about demons Video games about samurai Video game sequels Video games developed in Japan Video games scored by Akari Kaida Video games set in 2004 Video games set in feudal Japan Video games set in Paris Windows games