Horror adventure from From, out on April 14th

Feb 21, 2006 10:34 GMT  ·  By

Kuon is based on an ancient type of Japanese horror story (Kwaidan). It beckons gamers to a dark and gruesome mansion in the Japanese town of Kyoto where mutated creatures and unimaginable horrors wait the multiple playable characters. When the story starts, players can choose to play a teenage girl in search of her father, Doman - the renowned exorcist - who was sent to the mansion with a few of his disciples to investigate strange occurrences; or ? Yang Phase ? as one of the Doman's disciples. After finishing both chapters, the ? Kuon Phase ? begins, and a horrific truth will be discovered as players assume the role of a master exorcist.

The Heian (794 - 1192 A.D.) was a period of the ancient Japan when mysticism and magic rituals thrived. Kuon's unsettling storyline and haunting moral connotations are achieved throughout gory visuals and vivid imaginary, yet it also possesses the artistic and cultural beauty of classical ornaments and the famous kimono form of dress. The tune of Japanese Taiko Drums and the dark hymns of children echo throughout the night. Residents wander like ghosts, and hungry demons creep in the darkness. Stave off the attacks of grotesque monsters in real 3D with Heian-period weaponry and the exorcism art of Onmyojutsu. Learn new spells from cards found throughout the mansion that allows players to cast magic and summon over twelve different creatures to solve challenging puzzles, mini-games and attain a sturdy will to stand up to nightmarish world of unimaginable psychological horrors.

Some features: - Dual language version allows you to choose your voice over allowing for deeper immersion into the Japanese setting. - Authentic localization keeping the game faithful to the Japanese sensation! - A dark 3D adventure that comes to life in stunning detail with atmospheric lighting, shadows and special effects. - Battle Demons in Real-Time combat using magic, summons and traditional Heian weaponry! - A special Edition for Europe with modifications on the puzzle-game for more fun! - You are prey to some of the most visually stunning and imaginative monsters ever seen. - Dolby Pro Logic 11 Sound - Experience explosive audio you can feel as well as hear!