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Game dossier

Kuon

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A Heian-period survival horror adventure of exorcism, demons, and forbidden magic.

The briefing

About this game

Kuon is a horror game set in 12th-century Japan during the Heian period. The story follows three protagonists connected to Doman, an exorcist summoned to investigate a cursed manor.

Players first experience the scenarios of Doman’s daughter, Utsuki, and his disciple, Sakuya. Completing both unlocks a third scenario told from Doman’s perspective, expanding the mystery surrounding the demonic world.

Combining third-person action with puzzle-solving, Kuon emphasizes limited and scarce defensive resources. Alongside physical weapons, players can learn and cast spells and summon creatures such as wolves and spiders to fight undead enemies.

Game Details

  • Release date: December 7, 2004
  • Platform: PlayStation 2
  • Genre: Action, Adventure, Horror, Puzzle
  • Developer and publisher: FromSoftware, Inc.