Ikumi Nakamura, known for her creative direction on Ghostwire: Tokyo, has announced a new game under her studio Unseen, named Kemuri. This new IP invites players to become a Yokai Hunter, using their Fox Window to solve city mysteries and restore balance to the world. Details about Kemuri remain scarce, but the game will support both solo and multiplayer gameplay. No release date or platform announcements have been made yet. Prior to founding her own studio, Nakamura contributed to titles like Okami, Bayonetta, and the canceled project Scalebound at companies such as Capcom and PlatinumGames.
What kind of gameplay can we expect from Kemuri?While specifics around the gameplay for Kemuri have not been fully disclosed, the game will involve ghost hunting in an urban setting and may feature both single-player and multiplayer experiences.
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Nakamura’s unique style, having been a highlight of Ghostwire: Tokyo, hints that Kemuri might deliver that same atmospheric punch with an engaging twist on Yokai folklore. Given her past work, expect a fusion of slick action and rich storytelling in this intriguing Yokai Hunter adventure.
Navigating urban mysteries with the flair of yokai hunting sounds like a fresh twist on supernatural adventure games, and knowing Nakamura's signature style from past works, we can probably expect a visually stunning and stylistic experience with Kemuri. And with the potential for both solo and multiplayer ghost-hunting escapades, this game's shaping up to be a must-try for fans of Japanese folklore and atmospheric action games.
While we're still in the dark about the finer details of Kemuri's gameplay, the premise of hunting Yokai through a mystical lens already gives off some serious Okami vibes mixed with a modern twist. Given Nakamura's track record with visually stunning and creatively rich titles, I'm totally hyped to see how she'll blend her signature style with this fresh multiplayer aspect 🦊👻