[2] It does not follow the storyline of the previous PlayStation 2 games and is considered a side story, but it features a similar plot: a samurai who possesses the Oni Gauntlet can become the Onimusha and fights against Nobunaga and his army of genma.

There are some returning characters from other Onimusha games such as Saika Magoichi, Ankokuji Ekei, Fūma Kotarō, and Akechi Mitsuhide.

New to the series are additional chosen warriors who receive the power of the phoenix, tortoise, tiger and dragon to assist Onimaru.

[7] Rice Burner of GamePro was positive to the game's item generation system, the story and a characters.

The reviewer ultimately called Onimusha Tactics a solid title and recommended it to the players who like casual strategy games.