July 1st 2024.
Recently, GameCentral had the opportunity to play several hours of Capcom's latest game, Kunitsu-Gami: Path Of The Goddess. As a successful company, it's always interesting to see how they use their newfound wealth and influence. While some publishers choose to focus on one or two top-selling titles, Capcom has allowed their developers to create whatever they want. This has led to the creation of a unique and intriguing game that is difficult to describe and even harder to translate.
The best way to summarize Kunitsu-Gami is as a real-time strategy game with elements of the popular PS2 game, Onimusha. The combat is simple yet satisfying, and the use of magic and Japanese mythology adds an interesting twist. However, it's impossible to fully understand the game without playing it.
The game's title, Kunitsu-Gami, has puzzled even Japanese language experts. While it roughly translates to "gods of the land" or "local deity," it doesn't fully capture the essence of the game. The gameplay, on the other hand, is aptly described by the subtitle, Path Of The Goddess.
The game begins on a haunted mountain, where you play as a warrior/shaman named Soh. Your mission is to protect a shrine maiden, Yoshiro, as she purges the land of defilement. This involves slowly walking between torii gates, similar to those found at Shinto shrines. As you progress through the game, you can collect crystals to build barriers and platforms and unlock different class types for your villagers.
During the day, you control the villagers and plan your defenses. At night, you must rely on your combat skills and magic as hordes of monsters pour through the final torii gate. If Soh dies, he can still direct the villagers as a floating cloud and eventually reincarnate, allowing you to continue playing.
While the game's visuals may seem low budget, they are heavily inspired by medieval Japanese artwork and the popular game, Ōkami. The developers have also added some Giger-esque elements, resulting in a unique and visually interesting game.
Although we were only able to play a few levels, we were thoroughly impressed with Kunitsu-Gami. The game is well thought out, with a variety of skills, abilities, and buffs to unlock. It also offers the opportunity to go back and explore villages you have rescued, adding even more depth to the gameplay.
It's clear that this game is not a mainstream title, but that doesn't diminish its potential. Kunitsu-Gami is a testament to the fact that major publishers can still take risks and create games just for the sake of it. And with its unique blend of action and strategy, it has the potential to be one of the most interesting and enjoyable games of the year.
Kunitsu-Gami: Path Of The Goddess is set to release on multiple platforms in July 2024, with a price point of £39.99. However, it will also be available on Game Pass on day one. We can't wait to see how the full game turns out and highly recommend keeping an eye on this intriguing title.
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