https://automaton-media.com/en/news/onimusha-way-of-the-sword-confirms-linear-progression-about-20-hours-of-play-time-and-enough-bloodshed-for-an-18-rating/
Onimusha: Way of the Blade director Satoru Nihei and producer Akihito Kadowaki talk about the game's system and gameplay.
linear progressiononimushawayswordconfirms