A village in peril. A samurai reanimated. An Oni advancing. Fight an army of undead warriors and Japanese monsters as a human, a Kodama, and a cat in this 2D stop-motion action adventure.
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Mixed (92) - 63% of the 92 user reviews for this game are positive.
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12 Dec, 2024
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About This Game

Assume the role of Takeshi, a Japanese samurai who has to protect his village from the onslaught of an Oni attempting to conquer the land with his undead army. Fight against his army of tengu, undead and the horrifying Jorogumo, all inspired by Japanese mythology, in a unique, brutal stop-motion cinematic adventure.

Defend the Forbidden Village

Explore a meticulously crafted world alive with Japanese mythology and folklore. Wander through ruined villages, mountain caves, desolate cemeteries, and more. Battle yokai, undead monsters, and demons, all expertly rendered in a highly detailed, Ray Harryhausen-esque stop-motion style.

Three Spirits Bound by Fate

Fight through the undead hordes as three distinct characters: Takeshi, a skilled samurai; Kodama, a brave but tiny spirit; and Chisai, a warrior cat. Each interacts with the world in a different way, from intense sword combat to precise platforming and exploration.

Wield Legendary Power

Confront legions of demons armed with the weapons of ancient Japan: the iconic katana, the versatile yari spear, and the formidable bow. Unleash devastating special power attacks and combos unique to each character as you fight your way to the Oni’s castle.

Every step taken and foe vanquished grants you invaluable experience. Harness this to unlock the true potential within you, enhancing your abilities, honing your stats, and above all mastering an array of awe-inspiring moves that you can form into custom combos.

Features:

  • Unique stop-motion-style animation, character design, and cinematics

  • 2D Action Adventure gameplay with Metroidvania elements

  • Detailed, atmospheric levels full of secrets to discover

  • Fast, smooth and varied controls ranging from a combo-based combat system to linked magical powers

  • Dynamic enemy AI makes every encounter challenging and unique

  • Customizable combat through an in-game combo editor

Mature Content Description

The developers describe the content like this:

This Game may contain content not appropriate for all ages, or may not be appropriate for viewing at work: Frequent Violence or Gore, General Mature Content

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
    • Processor: AMD FX-6300 | Intel i5 4440
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GT 730 | AMD Radeon R7 240 | Intel HD Graphics 630
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Storage: 8 GB available space
    • Additional Notes: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    Recommended:
    • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
    • Processor: AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | Intel Core i5-7600
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 460 | AMD Radeon HD 7850
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Storage: 8 GB available space
    • Additional Notes: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

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