Even though it sometime becomes difficult and frustating but still its great and offers a amazing experience.
Gameplay:
The gamplay is changing and unique from combat to stealth and a little bit of cool chariot racing. I wasn't really a fan of sword fighting until i played this amazing game. The combat in the game is bloody and violent. you can chop off arms, torso's and heads. Lots of weapons to choose from and a lots of fights. The stealth missions are kinda boring and are filled with poor A.I but it all works out well. The bad part about the gameplay is that its very hard sometimes and the worst thing is that it gets very frustating at times. But the combat is really great and adds a lot of excitement.
Graphics:
One of the best i have seen on the PS2 so far, the graphics are really awesome, the game uses the Onimusha 3 engine and it definatley does its job. The graphics are great and awesome. Except for those corny face expressions. Overall i think the graphics are perfect.
Sound:
Once you step in the arene you feel like your in a real Gladiator Fight. The sound is great, specially in the sword fights. The background musics are pretty good too.
Value:
You can replay all the battles you fight from the main menu and try to get that gold trophey and unlock new stuff. So yeah its definatley worth playing again.