Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass service is undoubtedly worth the cost. Many gamers might balk at the idea of having their gaming library sealed behind a subscription service. Still, the fact is that players get access to a phenomenal selection of titles ranging from triple-A blockbusters to indie hits.
With such an exciting array of fantastic games on display, it can be a daunting task to decide which ones are worth your time. However, Capcom has recently released a game on the service, which is proving to be the most excellent game of the year.
Xbox Game Pass Brings a Surprising Hit This Month
Capcom originally announced Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess back in June 2023 and immediately tagged it as a day-one addition to the Game Pass library. Its title literally means “great deity of the Earth,” which is a clear reflection of the Japanese folklore inspirations.
Following over four years of development, the game finally hit the shelves on July 19, launching for PC and consoles. Gamers love Kunitsu-Gami and appreciate Capcom’s effort to finally bring a title that’s polished at launch and not a broken mess.
Kunitsu-Gami is a absolute gem, don’t sleep on it.
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While the game’s base price is set at $49.99, it’s also playable via Xbox Game Pass and can also be streamed through the Ultimate-tier Xbox Cloud Gaming service.
Capcom’s latest release is rougly 18GB in size, depending on the platform, and comes with 48 unique achievements that can get you 1,000 Gamerscore points in total. If you’re someone who’s itching to play a game that feels like a PS2 title in the modern generation, it’s time for you to give Kunitsu-Gami a shot.
Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess Is Being Loved by Gamers
Capcom’s latest title has received a lot of pre-release hype, with many reviewers praising the game for its varied gameplay, memorable boss fights, and unique control scheme.
Clearly, it’s not the most graphically intensive title that we’ve seen, but its unique genre hybrid is taken to the next level with its strong art direction, which dives deep into Japanese painting styles back from the Edo period.
Admiring the game’s beautiful art style is made easier with photo mode, which brings a robust set of creative options. Capcom fans will be familiar with this feature, as it’s quite similar to what we’ve experienced in Resident Evil 4 and Dragon’s Dogma 2.
Kunitsu-Gami is one of the many day-one titles we’ve seen hitting Xbox Game Pass since the start of the month. It also stands as the final previously announced July 2024 addition to the Game Pass service, whose next game is Creatures of Ava, planned to join on August 7.
If Microsoft truly wants to reach the success of PlayStation, the console must promote games like Kunitsu Gami.
Have you tried playing Capcom’s latest title? Let us know in the comments what you think about the game.
