"Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin" is an enchanting action-platformer and farming simulation game developed by Edelweiss and published by XSEED Games. The game follows the story of Sakuna, a young goddess of the harvest, who has been exiled from her divine home to a demon-infested island alongside a group of problematically disruptive humans. Tasked with reclaiming her lost divine powers and restoring balance to the world, Sakuna must engage in both combat and agriculture, mastering her skills as a warrior and a farmer.
The gameplay is divided into two main components: side-scrolling combat and an in-depth farming system. Players fight through various levels filled with monstrous creatures, using a combination of melee and ranged attacks, as well as jumping and climbing mechanics that utilize Sakuna’s rice-growing capabilities. In the agricultural aspect, players cultivate rice—considered a sacred crop—by preparing the land, planting seeds, and nurturing the harvest through various seasonal cycles. The rice grown not only serves as a source of food but also improves Sakuna's abilities and stats, creating a unique blend of action and simulation gameplay. The game’s art style is heavily influenced by Japanese aesthetics, combining beautiful hand-drawn animations with a rich atmosphere, drawing players into its world while delivering a captivating narrative of growth and redemption.
