PS5 Action RPG KAKU: Ancient Seal Has Real Throwback Appeal 1

Do you miss the era of breezy, colourful action RPGs?

While we love the likes of Elden Ring and Dark Souls here at Push Square, sometimes we long for something a little lighter.

Kaku: Ancient Seal, due out on PS5 from 17th October, looks like it’ll scratch that itch.

Here’s what the blurb has to say:

“Players will step into the shoes of Kaku, a young and solitary hero torn from his snowy mountain home, thrust into a fractured world where the elements themselves have turned against nature. Guided by an ancient prophecy, Kaku must battle fierce creatures, uncover forgotten mysteries, and restore balance to a universe on the brink of collapse.”

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So the stakes are high, then, but the art style is bright and the gameplay looks slick.

Microids, who’s publishing this one, says you can expect a dynamic combat system with “deep skill trees, combo-based action, and powerful equipment”. You’ll also discover “divine powers” as you progress, allowing you to “unleash devastating abilities in epic encounters”.

While this is an open world game, the developer wants to keep you on your toes, offering an array of biomes ranging from frigid mountains to toxic swamps.

And just to keep the gameplay interesting, you’ll have a companion named Piggy, who will assist you in traversal, combat, and puzzles.

The game’s due out on 17th October, and you can get a taste of what to expect in the trailer embedded above.

Is this the type of title that’s on your radar at all? Unlock the ancient seal in the comments section below.

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