A Konami action roguelike that seduces with its lavish, moving ukiyo-e art direction. The combat is sharp and the replay value real, even if repetition eventually creeps in. A striking visual gamble.
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Category
Roguelike2 players16+
Co-op
Description
A demon descends through ever-shifting underworlds to face the lord of the dead threatening the world. Published by Konami, released worldwide in 2022. Dungeons regenerated each run, brutal blade combat, death and rebirth, and an animated Japanese woodblock-print aesthetic.
GetsuFumaDen: Undying Moon review
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Art direction
★★★★★
"Iconic"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
2/5
Story
★★★★★
"Classic"
An ukiyo-e print in motion: brushed lines, Japanese woodblock patterns and a palette of traditional inks lifted by vivid splashes. This graphic splendour, where every enemy looks cut from an Edo-period plate, makes this roguelike a true animated painted scroll.
Gameplay
"Masterful"
Cutting into the fray through punchy attacks, tight dodges and varied weapons sets up a readable, pleasing action roguelike, elevated by ukiyo-e art that ripples with every blow. Runs keep their bite and replayability holds, even as repeated settings and patterns eventually creep in. Recommended to genre fans drawn as much to ferocity as to visual spectacle.
Fun
"From the very first seconds"
Slicing demons across backdrops that ripple like ukiyo-e prints brings instant satisfaction, heightened by gorgeous stylized violence. Varied weapons invite experimentation, death quickly rekindles the urge to push on, and co-op adds shared tension. Every striking run blends roguelite challenge with mesmerizing beauty.
Addictiveness
"Obsessive"
Each incursion starts from scratch but never empty-handed: you cross woodblock-print stages, harvest weapons and talismans, and die to better spend your gains on permanent upgrades. The roguelite promise—a little farther, a little stronger each attempt—feeds that stubborn 'one more descent.' The ukiyo-e aesthetic and weapon variety refresh the feel of every run. The formula still hits hard today; its demanding difficulty and a dose of grind can discourage the less patient.
Difficulty
"Easy"
Lifespan
"Long"
Technical info
💾2 GB📅13/05/2022
Published by Konami
GetsuFumaDen: Undying Moon (Nintendo Switch) price, value & rarity
On the edge of roguelike and Japanese folklore, GetsuFumaDen sets bosses that move like living ukiyo-e prints. Tight-timed dodges, stamina management and reading slow but punishing patterns dictate each clash against the demons of the underworld. The painterly beauty softens nothing: these yokai demand rhythmic mastery and a craftsman's patience.
