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Homura (Japan)

PlayStation 2
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Reviewed in
2006
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✪ Reviewed on April 20, 2023
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Sandlot hack-and-slash action set in a stylised medieval Japan with a heroine in multiple costumes. Fast gameplay and fluid combos are satisfying. Colourful aesthetics and varied costumes appeal. A solid niche title for Japanese action fans on PS2.

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Category
Action 1 player 16+
Description
An Alfa System samurai action game released in 2005 (Japan) and 2006 (Europe). Players take on a young kunoichi searching for her brother, in fast and highly stylized sword combat across a fantasized Edo-era Japan. Strong art direction, manga-style cutscenes and a rock soundtrack: a carefully crafted niche title.

Homura review

3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
2/5
Story
★★★★★
"Classic"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"Pleasant"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾0,06 GB 📅23/03/2006
Published by Marvelous Interactive

Homura (PS2) price, value & rarity

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Q1 loose
 $69 Q6 complete
 $96 Q10 new
 $140 !
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Other versions
Homura
Europe
23/03/2006
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Is Homura still worth playing in 2026?

A shoot them up from Skonec published by Genki, Homura cultivates a sword duel aesthetic in feudal Japan, blending vertical shooting with a blade based projectile deflection system. The ink sumi-e art direction, the measured pace and the parry concept give the shmup a singular identity. The short lifespan and limited content cap the interest. An elegant curiosity for fans of themed vertical shooting and aesthetes of Japanese shooting games on PS2.

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