Maybe it's because I'm stupid weeabo, but seeing all the traditional Japanese myths and culture in the game made me love it, just like Samurai Warriors games do. The mechanics and combat are one of my favorites in all """souls-like""" games.

For god's sake, Hattori Hanzo knows the time by looking at a cat's pupil; it doesn't get better than that.

Sekiro but with yokai and a easier combat system