Players Like...

❤ Responsive and Satisfying Combat

Players praise the combat system for its depth and satisfying feel. The player wields a drum as their main weapon, allowing them to perform light and heavy attacks by pressing the L1 and R1 buttons respectively. This enables them to string together varied combos. Pressing both buttons simultaneously triggers a powerful attack, while holding them down charges an attack. The combat also features a parry system and perfect dodges, rewarding precise timing and allowing players to follow up with counterattacks. Overall, the combat feels fast-paced and responsive, offering a good amount of player expression and skill expression.

❤ Transformation Abilities and Variety

A key mechanic is the ability to transform into various Japanese heroes and mythical creatures by obtaining "Henge Licenses". These transformations grant the player different abilities and playstyles, such as long-range shooting, melee combat, or aerial mobility. Players enjoy the variety that these transformations bring, as they allow for diverse approaches to overcome obstacles and defeat enemies. The transformations are praised for being fun and interesting to use.

❤ Diverse and Detailed Level Design

The game features over 50 stages based on Japan's 47 prefectures, each with unique themes, obstacles, and challenges. The levels are described as colorful and vibrant, filled with small details that reflect Japanese culture and folklore. The layout variety includes not only standard platforming challenges, but also variant stages where the player controls vehicles or engages in aerial combat.

❤ Exploration and Collectibles

Throughout the levels, players can explore and search for "Souvenirs" representing different aspects of the Japanese prefectures, as well as "Trivia" providing interesting facts about Japanese culture and history. Players appreciate these collectibles for being both fun to find and offering additional depth and context to the game's setting and themes.

❤ Smooth Performance and Controls

The PC port is widely praised for its technical polish, running at a consistent and high framerate, even on the Steam Deck. The controls are also described as responsive and intuitive, with the platforming and combat mechanics feeling tight and satisfying to execute.