Kusan: City of Wolves, a neon noir shooter set in the violent city of Kusan, launched on July 30, 2026, for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch, with a 54-stage campaign and a soundtrack by Loptimist.
Kusan: City of Wolves is a top-down action shooter developed by CIRCLEfromDOT and published by PQube. It launched on July 30, 2026, for PC via Steam, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. The game is set in the neon-lit cyberpunk city of Kusan, where players control Jin, a former soldier turned mercenary, who must protect a girl named Haru, a psychic test subject implanted with a weapon capable of destroying the city. The story also involves Jin's former superior, Colonel Hoban, who leads the armed group Diamond Wolves, and a government agent named Aine.
The game features over 54 stages with varied gimmicks, boss battles, and a tech-tree system called TechTrix for customizing loadouts. Combat emphasizes melee attacks with Jin's prosthetic arm, the War Hand, and throwing knives, with a one-hit-death mechanic. The soundtrack is by Korean hip-hop artist Loptimist, and the story is presented through graphic novel-style cutscenes. Physical editions are available for PS5 and Switch.
Critical reception has been strong. The PC version holds a Metacritic score of 84 based on six reviews, with praise for visuals and gameplay, though some reviewers note the high difficulty may deter some players. The game is described as a Hotline Miami-style hardcore shooter.
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Kotobukiya is re-releasing the plastic model "Tachikoma with Motoko Kusanagi & Batou" from Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex. The 1/35 scale kit features opening hatches, a movable head sensor, and optional parts including a gatling gun and unpainted figures of Batou and Miki. Reservations close September 15, with release scheduled for April 2027 at 4,950 yen.
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PQube released Kusan: City of Wolves, a neon noir hardcore shooter set in the violent city of Kusan. Players control Jin, a former soldier turned mercenary, protecting a mysterious girl across 54 stages. The game features a soundtrack by hip-hop artist Loptimist and is available on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch.
PQube released Kusan: City of Wolves on July 30, 2026, for PC via Steam, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. The game is a top-down action shooter developed by CIRCLEfromDOT, set in the neon-lit cyberpunk city of Kusan. Players control Jin, a former soldier turned mercenary, who must protect a girl named Haru, a psychic test subject implanted with a weapon capable of destroying the city. The story involves Jin's former superior, Colonel Hoban, leading the armed group Diamond Wolves, and a government agent named Aine. The game features over 54 stages with varied gimmicks, boss battles, and a tech-tree system called TechTrix for customizing loadouts. Combat emphasizes melee attacks with Jin's prosthetic arm, the War Hand, and throwing knives, with a one-hit-death mechanic. The soundtrack is by Korean hip-hop artist Loptimist, and the story is presented through graphic novel-style cutscenes. Physical editions are available for PS5 and Switch.
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