Publisher Astrolabe Games and developer Lobo Sagaz Studio announce the release of Gurei, an action game inspired by chanbara cinema. Its protagonist, Rei, is a human spirit who must defeat mystical entities called Kami to absorb their power. The title will first arrive on PC via Steam on July 23, with console versions planned for later.
Smooth animation and a combat system that forgives no mistakes ⚔️
Gurei bets on a hand-drawn artistic style reminiscent of traditional ink paintings, with animations seeking fluidity in every movement. Combat demands precision: every strike counts, and poor timing can cost you the game. The developers have prioritized control responsiveness so that blocks and counterattacks feel natural, though the learning curve is steep.
Being a vengeful spirit is tiring, but someone has to do the dirty work 😮💨
Rei didn't ask to be the one in charge of cleaning up the neighborhood of unruly gods, but here we are. Between one slash and another, you wonder if the Kami don't have anything better to do than bother us. At least the job comes with new powers, even if the pay is existential and health insurance is conspicuously absent. Sure, dying over and over again until you master the combat is part of the charm.