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Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess

PS5 Details

Native PS5 application
Yes

Details

Genre
Release Date
July 19, 2024
Metacritic Score
79

Reviews

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We aggregate reviews from multiple sources, and use AI to summarize the pros and cons of each review.
Good
  • Unique fusion of tower-defence and action-combat
  • Distinctive visual style
  • Non-verbal storytelling is effective
  • Strong character relationship
  • Exciting fusion of strategy and combat
  • Engaging boss encounters
  • Strong focus on rebuilding in-game areas
  • Upgrade system ties to the narrative
  • Presentation mixes elements from previous Capcom titles
  • Great sound design builds tension
Bad
  • Initial slow pacing
  • Micromanagement of NPC units required
  • Some missions become chores
  • Pacing issues and minor annoyances
  • Progress grinds to a halt on some missions
  • Basic commands locked until character upgrade
Good
  • Invigorating amalgam of hack-and-slash, Pikmin and tower defence
  • Essential role of released villagers in fights
  • Soh's loadout can be upgraded with unique powers
  • Game includes large boss battles
  • Enemy designs are based on Japanese mythology
  • Game forces constant revision of tactics
  • Offers downtime to rebuild and upgrade
  • Has an unique narrative using action and dance sequences
  • Explores Japanese mythology and culture
Bad
  • Limited number of Soh's combos
  • Maiden Yoshiro moves very slow
  • Some monsters become larger and more dangerous
  • Some gameplay elements feel like busywork
  • Shorter and smaller in scale than similar games
Good
  • Game has a fresh real-time strategy twist
  • Long playtime
  • Story is engaging
  • Gameplay mechanics are fun and challenging
  • Has a mission-based structure
  • Intense segments of combat
  • No performance issues while playing
  • Has a beautiful soundtrack
  • Has an engrossing hook
  • Impressive gameplay design
Bad
  • Game might feel short for some players
  • Base-building can become slightly tedious
  • Limited view when giving commands
  • Slow movement speed for the character, Soh
  • Soh's combat is not as smooth as preferred
  • Certain stages lack high challenge
  • Some boss fights are tiresome
  • Environment detail is low
  • Obnoxious use of DualSense controller's speaker with no toggle

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Videos

Capcom USA
Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess - Launch Trailer

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