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Toukiden
By Omega Force, released 1 Jan 2013
- Microsoft Windows
- PlayStation Vita
What it is
Toukiden is a hunting action game developed by Omega Force, with players taking the role of Slayers battling the Oni. Its combat calls for severing, piercing and crushing parts of large enemies through the Targeted Destruction System. The listed store information describes cooperation between Slayers as important to defeating Oni, and supports multiplayer for up to four players. Defeated Oni release Mitama spirits, which can inhabit weapons and provide special powers. The game also describes 300 Mitama, each with an illustration and voice, as collectibles. Its setting centers on the Slayer village of Utakata and a world separated through time and space by the Oni. Steam lists single-player, multiplayer and co-op, along with achievements, trading cards, gamepad recommendation and keyboard-only option. It is listed for Windows on Steam, with broader platform listings including PlayStation Vita. KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. is the publisher.
What players like, and what they don't
- Targeted attacks focus on Oni body parts
- Multiplayer supports up to four players
- Mitama grant special weapon powers
- Single-player and co-op are listed
- Steam lists Windows only
- Gamepad is recommended
Who it suits
It suits players looking for a monster-hunting action game with part-targeting combat and cooperative play. Collecting Mitama and building equipment may also interest players who enjoy customizing their approach.
Toukiden centers on coordinated hunts against Oni, with targeted part destruction and Mitama-powered equipment. Its listed modes include solo play and multiplayer co-op, while Steam recommends a gamepad.
