5 underrated games rooted in Japanese folklore
The Japanese gaming industry has been surprisingly consistent in delivering acclaimed games across different platforms. These include legendary franchises such as Final Fantasy, Metal Gear Solid, Legend of Zelda, and Dark Souls to more cultural experiences, like Taiko no Tatsujin.
On that note, there have been a few titles that also celebrate the country's rich folklore.
Konami is primarily known for Metal Gear, Castlevania, and Silent Hill, so it was surprising when they decided to revive one of their older franchises recently. GetsuFumaDen: Undying Moon is a roguelite side-scroller hack & slash released first for the Nintendo Switch last month.
The seal to hell has been broken, with demons terrorizing the land of the living. As the 27th leader of the Getsu clan, players must descend into the depths of hell and put an end to it. The focus is on martial-arts inspired combat with numerous monsters across Japanese lore.
Coming to the gameplay, this is what users would get if Dead Cells had slower-paced combat and a celshaded aesthetic. It is similarly a 2D platformer, allowing gamers to gain new abilities while exploring the labyrinthine arenas and beating enemies.
As it is a roguelite, death sends them back to the start, though, so a cautious playstyle is advised.
The game is also available on PC via Steam.
Japanese horror titles are a rarity these days, so Yomawari: Night Alone from Nippon Ichi Software was a nice change of pace. Released for the PS Vita in 2015, it is a survival horror experience that got a PC release the following year and a Nintendo Switch port in 2018.
The plot revolves around a young girl who finds her dog and elder sister missing. To make matters worse, the streets of the quiet town are prowling with
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