SONOKUNI is an upcoming action game with a top-down perspective that blends Japanese mythology, a hip-hop soundtrack, biopunk elements, and retro 2D graphics. Despite these seemingly unrelated components, you can immerse yourself in the demo version on Steam today and experience what this game has to offer. This title will be available in 2025.
You play as Takeru, an assassin with unusual superpowers fueled by biotechnology. What this game certainly offers is fast-paced and exciting action reminiscent of Hotline Miami. More specifically, you will navigate through rooms filled with enemies who possess special abilities due to genetic mutations. To progress to the next area, you must defeat each enemy using a combination of attacks, blocks, and special moves that slow down time.
While the tutorial introduces you to all the game's features, SONOKUNI is a challenging game. You will need quick reflexes and strategic thinking to survive the chaotic mix of attacks and bullets. The game's developer, DON YASA CREW, is also a hip-hop group, and their music creates a powerful soundtrack that raises adrenaline and intensifies every battle.