Kengo 2

The way light hits the tatami mats during the duels is pure mood—it pulls you right into that ancient Japanese setting. I’m a few hours in and the tactical layer is way deeper than I expected, which makes every win feel earned.

The tactical combat really forces you to plan each strike, unlike button-mashing fighters. Finishing a duel with the sun setting behind the temple roofs felt incredibly atmospheric.

The tatami mat textures and sweeping temple roofs really pull you into the setting, and the tactical parry timing feels sharper than the original. It took me a few deaths to get used to the new stance system, but once it clicks, the duels are incredibly satisfying.