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Kuon (USA)

PlayStation 2
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Reviewed in
2004
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From Software survival horror set in a haunted Japanese residence. The slow pace and authentic Japanese terror atmosphere echo J-horror films. An underrated survival horror gem offering a rare and gripping psychological horror experience on PS2.

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Category
Survival 1 player 16+
Description
A Japanese FromSoftware survival horror released in 2004 (US, Europe, Japan), set in Japan's Heian era. Players follow Utsuki, a young woman searching for her sister across an estate overrun by supernatural creatures. A J-horror atmosphere of rare density, slow exploration, spells in place of direct combat.

Kuon review

4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
4/5
Story
★★★★★
"Captivating"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"Mild"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Difficult"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾1 GB 📅01/04/2004
Published by From Software

Kuon (PS2) price, value & rarity

Major piece
Q1 loose
 $804 Q6 complete
 $1566 Q10 new
 $2336 !
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Other versions
Kuon
Europe
01/04/2004
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Kuon
Japan
01/04/2004
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Collector interest

The US NTSC version of Kuon, distributed by Agetec in a very small late-cycle run, has become one of the highest values in From Software's Western catalog. The scarcity is real rather than a supply myth: limited initial distribution, a narrow horror audience, and rising cult demand fueled by the studio's post-Souls rediscovery. A complete US copy ranks among the recognized grails of the NTSC PS2 library.

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