Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin (2020)

Developer: Edelweiss
Publisher: XSEED Games, Marvelous USA, Inc.
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Indie
Rating: 4.6 of 5, 5,697 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 9.6 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

a blend of intense side-scrolling combat and meticulous rice farming, with a colorful, story-driven journey of growth and survival

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What players say

Players love the deep and detailed rice farming, praising its complexity with weather, fertilizer, and pests. Combat is considered average and boss fights can be frustrating, especially with save issues. Some find the game repetitive after the mid-game.

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