Kuon, a survival horror game set in Heian-era Japan, plunges gamers into the eerie depths of the Fujiwara estate in Kyoto. The atmospheric project takes inspiration from Japanese Kaidan ghost stories, immersing users in a setting infested with supernatural entities and evil forces. Infused with the mystique of its historical setting, the video game brings a unique twist to the horror genre. Divided into three stages – “Yin”, “Yang” and “Kuon” – the title allows gamers to choose how to conduct a disturbing narrative from the point of view of two main characters: Utsuki and Sakuya.

The daughters of onmyoji Ashiya Doman, called upon to confront the evil spirits inhabiting the estate, the pair embark on a journey of horror. Their task is to find their missing father and sister among the shadows that have gathered in the distorted mansion. During the “Yin and Yang” stages, users are faced with a huge number of horrors, each of which reveals a different aspect of the overarching narrative. The dark corridors and twisted secrets of the Fujiwara estate provide the backdrop for a chilling exploration of the unknown.

The title is cleverly woven with suspense, drawing gamers into the mysteries that shroud the Heian era. Kuon introduces an interesting gameplay system that revolves around spell cards and negative energy, adding an extra layer of strategy to the survival horror game. As gamers navigate haunted corridors and battle otherworldly foes, the tension builds, creating an exciting atmosphere pulsating with gameplay.