It can sometimes be frustrating more than invigorating, though.
I had a blast scaling the sides of Mt.
While occasionally frustrating and tedious, Kunitsu-Gami is ultimately great fun.
Yoshino is the only hope for clearing the Seethe and their defilement from Mt. Kafuku.
This review was made possible thanks to a review code provided by Capcom.
The company did not see the contents of the review before publishing.
What is Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess?
Yoshino is the only hope for clearing the Seethe and their defilement from Mt. Kafuku.
The premise is straightforward enough.
Kafuku is home to many small villages with a storied culture, but darkness has befallen this mountain home.
That’s where you come in.
You play as Soh, a spirit guardian summoned by Yoshino’s desperate need.
You will guide her across Mt.
Kafuku, recovering the powerful masks of ancient deities and cleansing villages as you go.
Yoshino is the only hope for clearing the Seethe and their defilement from Mt. Kafuku.
You’ll need help to keep your maiden safe and cleanse the land of corruption.
Minecraft Legends feels chaotic, requiring you to micromanage your forces to ensure a positive outcome.
Kunitsu-Gami is the opposite.
Darkness closes in on Mt. Kafuku.(Image credit: Windows Central)
The difference between Kunitsu-Gami and its spiritual predecessor is the increased focus on tower defense mechanics.
Time is always passing, so you have to very carefully take advantage of every second during the day.
Once the sun falls, you’ll have to hold off the relentless Seethe until nightfall.
The only real dialogue you’re hear in this game is in the intro.(Image credit: Windows Central)
Ascetics can assist other units by slowing the tide of enemies, giving more opportunities to attack without provocation.
Ninjas can roam the battlefield freely, appearing where they’re needed most to unleash versatile attacks.
These are just a few roles you might use.
You must cleanse these corrupted Torii gates as you explore the mountain.(Image credit: Windows Central)
On the ground and through the air, the Seethe will besiege you from all directions.
The night is harrowing, and the defenses you prepare ahead of time can make or break the battle.
It’s a fantastic gameplay loop that feels balanced and fair while also constantly driving you forward.
To purify a Torii gate, you must guide Yoshino there to perform a sacred ritual.(Image credit: Windows Central)
One constant in Kunitsu-Gami is its presentation, though.
Put it all together, and Kunitsu-Gami is wholly unique, a game unlike any other I’ve played.
It turns out, there’s so much I can talk about with this game.
Along the way, you’ll encounter monstrous Seethe abusing the power of these ancient masks. You need to recover them.(Image credit: Windows Central)
Fortunately, most of it is positive, but this isn’t a perfect addition to Capcom’s catalog.
Kunitsu-Gami review: Final thoughts
You should play this if … You won’t be exploring a massive open world filled with countless side quests.
You won’t be commanding an army of hundreds, building cities, or toppling empires.
Here’s one such Seethe, a hulking brute that can smash you and your companions to pieces.(Image credit: Windows Central)
Kunitsu-Gami is deliberately, intentionally focused, and that works wonderfully to its favor.
I look forward to returning to Mt.
Kafuku to battle the Seethe more in the future.
Yoshino and Soh have a very special relationship, even without words.(Image credit: Windows Central)
It’s also a day one addition to Xbox Game Pass, PC Game Pass, andXbox Cloud Gaming.
Kunitsu-Gami has its rough edges, but a rock solid foundation makes its core gameplay loop a blast.
When you save villagers from defilement, they’ll join you in the battle against the Seethe.(Image credit: Windows Central)
You can assign each villager a unique role using the power of ancient masks and crystals.(Image credit: Windows Central)
As you progress, you’ll be able to upgrade each role with new abilities and boosts.(Image credit: Windows Central)
To clear a stage, you need to guide Yoshino to the corrupted Torii gate.(Image credit: Windows Central)
Each stage also rewards you for clearing the area of all defilement.(Image credit: Windows Central)
After clearing a village, you can manage villagers through the repair process for a special reward.(Image credit: Windows Central)
Yes, you can pet the animals. All the animals. Except chickens.(Image credit: Windows Central)
There are decent accessibility options, like being able to remap all the controls.(Image credit: Windows Central)
Yes, all the controls.(Image credit: Windows Central)
The accessibility menu mostly focus on audio and visual challenges, but there are other options for graphical settings and more in other categories.(Image credit: Windows Central)
You never know what new monstrosity will emerge from these shadowy portals next.
The land and its inhabitants have become defiled, and cleansing it can be frustrating at times.
This game can be absolutely gorgeous at times.
