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As a bodiless hunter in 1990s Kowlong, possess civilians and specialists to track and fight monsters hiding among humans.
Released 08 Nov 2024
Possess Human Hosts
Shift Bodies Mid-Fight
Weaponize Your Blood
"I must eliminate them...ALL..." The bodiless "Hyoki" hunts down the brain-devouring "Slitterheads", lurking in the alleys of a neon-lit city
Developed by Bokeh Game Studio lnc. · Published by Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
In the crowded streets of 1990s Kowlong, you play as Hyoki, a bodiless entity hunting Slitterheads—monsters that disguise themselves as humans. To find them, you investigate the city and its organizations, searching for creatures hidden among the people.
Hyoki can possess nearby humans and switch between them to move, evade danger, infiltrate restricted areas, and attack from different positions. Most hosts are fragile, but special partners called Rarities have distinct weapons and abilities; you select two to bring on each mission.
Missions combine investigation, tracking, chases, occasional stealth, and battles. In combat, you change hosts while using blood to create weapons and unleash abilities. The story unfolds through conversations and memories as Hyoki investigates the Slitterheads and his own existence.
Players who enjoy Slitterhead often point to its unusual body-swapping mechanic, the atmosphere of Kowlong, and its music and distinctive cast. Some also find the story and character abilities engaging. Other reviews describe the combat as clunky and the experience as repetitive, especially because missions and enemies recur; sparse voice acting is another common criticism. Reactions to the combat and story vary across the supplied reviews.
Set in the densely cluttered streets of "Kowlong," filled with obscurity and chaos, this battle action-adventure game casts players as the "Hyoki," an entity devoid of memory and physical form. His only motive is to eradicate the monstrous beings known as "Slitterheads" crawling around the city, disguising themselves as humans.
Roaming the vibrant neon-lit cityscape, players must seek out allies among humans known as "Rarities," infiltrate and track dangerous organizations, and engage in battles harnessing the power of blood. As the suspenseful drama unfolds, delve into the mystery behind Hyoki's existence and the appearance of the Slitterheads.
The entity called "Hyoki" finds himself wandering amidst the chaos of Kowlong, plagued by the enigmatic monsters known as "Slitterheads" which mimic humans. Though bereft of all memories, he holds one resolute intention: to eradicate every last Slitterhead. Infiltrating the city, he sets out on a mission to hunt down the Slitterheads masquerading within human society.
Devoid of physical form, Hyoki's ability allows him to possess and control human bodies at will, turning the people wandering the city into his pawns. With this power he can slip through barriers, assume the identity of specific individuals, and infiltrate dangerous areas and organizations. By rapidly switching hosts, he can also traverse the city at high speed.
While human bodies are fragile, Hyoki can burn their life force, turning blood into weapons to confront the ferocious Slitterheads. Even when critically wounded, he can continue fighting by switching hosts efficiently. By possessing "Rarities", specific humans who share high sync with Hyoki, he is able to unleash even more powerful attacks and activate various abilities. The cooperative relationship with these "Rarities" holds the key to uncovering the deepening mysteries in the city of Kowlong.
| Platforms | Windows |
|---|---|
| Achievements | 41 |
| Age ratings |
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| Controller support | PlayStation, Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| Demo | View demo on Steam |
| DLC / extras | 1 listed on Steam |
| Website | Official website |
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