SONOKUNI (2025)

Developer: DON YASA CREW
Publisher: Kakehashi Games
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action
Rating: 4.9 of 5, 121 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 4.8 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A stylish top-down action game with close-quarters combat, parrying, and time manipulation against mutated enemies in a cyberpunk dystopia.

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What players say

Players praise the soundtrack and art style, calling it one of the best Hotline Miami-inspired games while noting it stands on its own with precise, fast combat and puzzle-like rooms. The difficulty is a major point, with many finding it punishingly hard, especially the final boss, and some quitting due to the challenge.

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