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Not literally, of course, but in terms of its look, feel and general vibe.

Then I went on Twitter and found that a lot of people were saying the same thing.

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Designer Kim Hyung Tae has talked about modern titles such as Sekiro and Nier as key reference points.

So what is it about this game that’s taking us all back twenty years?

Hence, the 3D hack and slash/character action genre.

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It’s a game about look and feel rather than realistic character development or narrative consistency.

Although in a sci-fi rather than gothic horror setting, Stellar Blade has a similar vibe.

It’s a tense sci-fi world, but the soundtrack is smooth K-pop soul.

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I do miss those games.

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