ONINAKI (2019)

Reincarnation forms the bedrock of existence, with lives celebrated and prayers offered for the next. Yet, the grief of death shackles the living and causes the dead to stray, presenting a profound affront to this cycle. While grief is ideally transformed into joy during farewells, souls who suppressed their tears in life still require salvation in death—a solemn duty entrusted to the Watchers. These guides navigate the raw emotions of both the living and the dead, steering wandering souls, known as the Lost, and serving as keepers of the Living World and the Beyond. Their sacred task involves severing the ties that bind the Lost to this plane, ensuring their passage to the next, always prioritizing life. This Action-RPG delves into the journey of one such Watcher, Kagachi. ONINAKI earns its place among Square Enix's best for its distinctive blend of action-RPG mechanics and a deeply philosophical narrative. The experience delivers fast-paced, free-flowing real-time battles, critically enhanced by the innovative Daemon Battle System. Players customize hero Kagachi by binding him with various Daemons, enhancing his skills and abilities while allowing strategic adaptation to enemy traits by possessing their power to increase attack levels. The vivid graphics boldly convey the stark contrast between the ‘Living World’ and the ‘Beyond’, immersing players in a powerful story further brought to life through emotional cut scenes, events, and intimate conversations. This unique fusion of engaging combat and a profound, character-driven story solidifies ONINAKI as a memorable and significant title in Square Enix's acclaimed library.