Onimusha: The Essentials Cheats

When you pass the battle where Samanosuke is controlling the Oni army and enter the outer keep for the castle, walk over to the left until you can see Jacques up close and nothing else. Equip Ako with the red vest and start absorbing souls with your gauntlet. The Oni soldiers in the same area will continue to fight and defeat the continuously spawned Genma soldiers. It is important not to stop absorbing the souls, because with each soul absorbed will add to the multiplier bonus for number absorbed.

Before your last encounter with Nobunaga, go to the save point at the bottom of the stairs to the temple. Look to your upper left. The crazy hanging man is right there. Move a little closer and you'll be, once again, warped to the demon world. Here, you'll have to find 8 red orbs to unlock the chest. Once you do, The Bishamon sword is yours.

When you have Ako's White Vest equiped rotate the right analog stick and your life will replenish at least 2 times faster.