Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess
Last updated: 2025-05-05
- Stunning art style and design.
- Engaging action, tower defense hybrid gameplay.
- Rich Japanese mythology and setting.
- Engaging gameplay and high replayability.
- Tedious village management/base-building.
- Repetitive gameplay, lacks depth.
- Reviews
(sample size) - 1818
- Helpful reviews
- 79%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 20%
- Protest reviews
- 1%
- 89%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 11%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 3770
- Negative points
- 1610
- Gameplay points
- 1187
- Perf. points
- 153
- Rec. points
- 1134
- Misc points
- 275
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
| Stunning art style and design | The game features a unique and captivating art style inspired by traditional Japanese art, with exceptional designs, animations, sound, and music. The game world is immersive and visually stunning, with meticulous attention to detail in character and enemy models, textures, and environments. This creates a cohesive and memorable artistic experience. | 97% |
| Engaging gameplay and high replayability | The game offers a refreshing and engaging experience with a well-designed gameplay loop, a rewarding sense of progression, and high replayability. The difficulty is balanced, providing a challenge without being overly frustrating, and the game respects the player's time by avoiding excessive grinding or hand-holding. The game also avoids predatory monetization practices. | 57% |
| Innovative tower defense fusion | The game innovatively combines tower defense with Capcom's signature hack-and-slash gameplay, creating a unique and refreshing experience. The action elements feel great due to Capcom's expertise, and the game benefits from a high production budget, resulting in a polished and enjoyable experience. This fusion of genres sets it apart from typical tower defense games. | 23% |
| Rich Japanese mythology and setting | The game is deeply rooted in Japanese mythology and folklore, featuring a rich and authentic cultural setting. The game world is beautifully crafted, with detailed environments, unique monster designs inspired by yokai, and traditional music that enhances the immersive experience. This creates a captivating atmosphere that appeals to those familiar with Japanese culture. | 17% |
| Capcom's creative risk-taking appreciated | The reviewer appreciates Capcom's willingness to experiment with new IPs and take creative risks, resulting in a unique and enjoyable game. This is seen as a positive departure from their typical releases and a return to their PS2-era experimentation. The reviewer commends Capcom for supporting innovative content and pushing boundaries within the gaming industry. | 7% |
| Well-crafted and engaging story | The game features a well-crafted and emotionally engaging story, despite its simplicity and limited dialogue. The narrative is effectively conveyed through environmental details and character actions, creating a deep and immersive experience. The story's themes of nature and balance resonate with players, leading to a satisfying and cathartic ending. | 6% |
| Excellent music and sound design | The game features excellent music and sound design that perfectly complements the chosen theme and enhances the immersive experience. The music is captivating and enjoyable, creating an enthusiastic atmosphere and fitting the action perfectly. The sound effects are also pleasant and contribute to the overall positive experience. | 5% |
| Nostalgic PS2-era charm | The game evokes a sense of nostalgia reminiscent of games from the 2000s, particularly those on the PS2. This creates a unique and enjoyable experience that feels both familiar and fresh. The game's charm and magic transport players back to a time when gaming was simpler and more experimental. | 5% |
| Deep character customization and strategy | The game offers a high degree of character customization and strategic depth, allowing players to create diverse builds and experiment with different playstyles. The combination of action combat, strategic unit placement, and customizable skills provides a rewarding and engaging experience. This allows for a personalized approach to gameplay. | 5% |
| Detailed models and immersive environments | The game features detailed and well-made models and environments, creating a visually stunning and immersive world. The use of real-life dioramas for levels gives the game a unique feel, and the character motions are smooth and natural. This attention to detail enhances the overall quality and polish of the game. | 5% |
| Well-balanced difficulty and progression | The game presents a reasonable amount of content with a well-balanced difficulty curve, providing a challenge without being overly difficult. The level design is varied, with each level offering a unique twist on the formula, keeping things interesting as you progress. The presence of challenges within levels increases the difficulty and longevity. | 4% |
| Collaboration with Okami content | The game includes a collaboration with Okami, featuring a skin for the protagonist's armor and weapon, as well as an ability to create a trail of flowers. The option to select the Okami soundtrack is a great addition for fans of Capcom's Japanese-style games. This collaboration enhances the overall experience and adds a nostalgic element for players familiar with Okami. | 4% |
| Enjoyable and decent experience | The game is enjoyable in its current state, with interesting gameplay and a neat concept. While it may not be particularly bad, it is not exceptionally outstanding either. The game is polished on release and offers a decent experience, with the full game being even more impressive than expected. | 3% |