Uh oh, I'm known as the guy that plays games based on reviews now.
Hey, I'm proud of my standards!
Either way, IGN did give it a 9. Electronic Gaming Monthly gave it a 9, 8, and 7. I'm not so sure about it now. EGM also gave Onimusha 2 a 9, 8, and 7, and I hated it. I think I'll pass.
I do agree about the opening CG, though...holy hell! I'll wager it's the best CGI I've ever seen for a videogame before.
-Lasereth