Kuon
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🙂 6.4/10
(Playstation 2 - US, Horror)
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Developed_By:
FromSoftware Inc.
Published_By:
Agetec Inc.
Released On:
01 Apr 2004
Kuon is a horror game set in Heian period Japan. The player controls three protagonists in the game. The story revolves around a man named Doman, an exorcist who was summoned by one of the noblemen to investigate a cursed manor. His daughter Utsuki is out to search for him when he doesn't return, and her sister is charmed by demons inhabiting a mysterious castle, turning into a demon herself. A young girl named Sakuya, Doman's disciple, also ventures into the depths of the demonic world, to prove herself worthy of her master. Once the player completes Utsuki's and Sakuya's scenarios, he unlocks the third scenario where he experiences the story from the point of view of Doman himself.
The game is a mixture of third-person action and puzzle-solving. As in all survival horror games, the player's means of defense are limited and scarce. Unlike most games of the kind, physical attacks with weapons are not the player's only way to defend themselves against hordes of undead creatures. The player can also learn and cast spells in the game, and even summon creatures (wolves, spiders, etc.) to fight at their side.
UPC-A:
093992092207 (United States)
eBay Product ID:
30752577 (United States)
ASIN:
B00024W1TM (United States)
Sony PN:
SLUS-21007 (United States)
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Media Type:
DVD-ROM
Gamepads Supported:
DualShock 2
Number of Offline Players:
1 Player
Save Game Methods:
External Storage
Sound Capabilities:
Dolby Pro Logic II
Input Device Features Supported:
Vibration
Controller Types Supported:
Analog Controller
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
This is a horror adventure game where players follow two young girls, Utsuki and Sakuya, as they explore a haunted mansion. Each girl has a different motivation—Utsuki searches for her family, while Sakuya investigates demonic activity—and their intertwined stories will uncover the mansion's dark secrets.
Story
Introduction
Darkness is a conflicting force to humans; feared by children and avoided by law. Nevertheless, this law may be broken, and those around it get lost within...
Here, we find two young girls in an ominous place with two very different paths...
Utsuki's Story
One of the girls is named Utsuki. In search of her missing father, she traveled to the mansion with her older sister.
Shortly after they arrived, her sister was charmed by a mysterious song and vanished into the darkness. Utsuki now wanders the mansion alone, looking for her family.
Sakuya's Story
The other girl is named Sakuya. She entered the castle with her fellow disciples by order of their master, Doman. Their mission is to investigate the mansion and find out why demons roam about.
The company of disciples entered the castle separately, each wanting to be the first to solve the mystery. Sakuya is determined to uncover the mansion's secrets and prove to all that she is worthy.
The Fate of Kuon
Now, the two girls' stories begin; their life forever changed. Humans should never tempt the darkness.
If done, they clash in ways unimaginable, but only then will the fate of Kuon be revealed and the ultimate act of betrayal be known...
How to Play
Getting Started
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MEMORY CARD slot 2
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MEMORY CARD slot 1
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disc tray
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RESET button
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OPEN button
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USB connector
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controller port 1
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controller port 2
*Note: Illustration may not match all PlayStation 2 console types. For owners of SCPH-70000 series PlayStation 2 systems, refer to the setup instructions supplied with your system.*
Set up your PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system according to the instructions in its Instruction Manual. Make sure the MAIN POWER switch (located on the back of the console) is turned on.
Press the RESET button. When the power indicator lights up, press the (OPEN) button and the disc tray will open. Place the KUON disc on the disc tray with the label side facing up.
Press the (OPEN) button again and the disc tray will close. Attach game controllers and other peripherals, as appropriate. Follow on-screen instructions and refer to this manual for information on using the software.
Starting the Game
Press the START button at the TITLE screen to display the MAIN MENU options.
Main Menu Options
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Begin: Start a new game.
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Load: Load saved game data and resume playing where you last left off. Requires a Memory Card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) containing saved KUON game data.
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Settings: Access this menu option to adjust various game settings (Vibration, Control Set-up, etc.).
Combat
Enemies encountered during the game are dispatched through the use of magic and weapon-based attacks.
Using Magic
A character must possess magic cards in order to execute magic-based attacks. Magic cards come in two types, Spell and Summon, and are made available for use by assigning them to buttons at the EQUIPMENT screen.
To execute a magic-based attack during the game, simply press the attack button that the magic card was assigned to. The number of remaining magic cards is displayed in the lower right-hand portion of the game screen.
Using Weapons
If no magic card has been assigned to an attack button, pressing that button will cause the character to execute a weapon-based attack with whichever weapon is currently equipped. There is no limit to the number of times a weapon can be used, but this form of attack is less powerful than magic.
Vertigo
Vertigo is experienced when a character encounters a tempest (area of concentrated evil energy), or sustains injury during combat. The bar at the top of the in-game menu screen indicates a character's physical condition.
The bar changes color from blue--> yellow --> red as a character's condition worsens. Physical well-being is also expressed through the character's heart rate (mimicked by the controller's vibration function).
Magic cards cannot be used when a character is experiencing vertigo. In order to recover from vertigo, one must either meditate or use spiritual medicine.
Death
Vertigo is a sign that a character's death is imminent. For this reason, it is always best to remedy the vertigo condition as quickly as possible.
Magic Cards
Magic can be obtained in the form of cards and are available in two varieties, Spell and Summon.
Spell Cards
These cards enable a character to attack enemies using the magic inherent to the card. Magic spell attacks are released as soon as the button corresponding to the card is pressed. Each use of a magic spell attack consumes one magic card.
Summon Cards
Activating a summon card calls forth an entity that fights for the character for a set amount of time. Entities called forth to assist the player can be released prematurely through either meditation, or by holding the R2 button and pressing the attack button the summon card was assigned to. Releasing summoned entities enables a character to recover some of their physical strength.
Specific Magic Cards
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Spell Card - Hibari: Releases a small fiery arrow that is propelled forward. The range for this spell attack is short and its destructive potential is small.
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Summon Card - Sutegumo: Calls forth a small spider that fights enemies on behalf of the character. The spider's durability and attack strength are rather low, but it is useful for holding enemy characters in check.
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Summon Card - Fudobaku: Creates a magical golden circle that traps an enemy target and prevents it from moving for a set amount of time. This spell does not inflict damage on enemy targets, but is useful for evening the odds in situations where multiple enemies are encountered.
In-Game Menu
Equipment
Access this menu option to check the details of, or make changes to, currently equipped weapons and magic cards. To change equipped weapon or magic card, highlight the desired selection and press the button. Highlight the new selection using the directional buttons or left analog stick, and press the button again to confirm the change.
Item
View, select, and use items acquired during the game. To use an item in the inventory, simply highlight it with the directional buttons or left analog stick and then press the button.
Writings
Refer to writings acquired during the game. To read a particular document, highlight it using the directional buttons or left analog stick and then press the button.
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button: Advance to the next page
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button: Go back to the previous page
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button: Return to the inventory screen
Maps
View maps of the game's environment and check on a character's current position. Press the button to enlarge/shrink the map. Use the directional buttons or left analog stick to cycle between different maps (enlarged view), or look around the current map (shrunk view).
Controls
left analog stick ↑
Move character forward
left analog stick ↓
Move character backward
left analog stick ⬅
Move character left
left analog stick ➡
Move character right
X button
Investigate/pick up/confirm selections
O button
Run/cancel selections
Square button / Triangle button
Execute magic or weapon attack
R1 button
Meditate
R2 button + Square button
Dismiss summoned entities
L1 button
Display map
START button
Pause game
SELECT button
Access in-game menu
directional buttons
Select a piece
Enemies & Characters
Utsuki-Ying Phase
Utsuki is a young girl with sorrowful eyes and a trampled soul who, along with her sister, is searching for their father in Lord Fujiwara's mansion. She blames herself for an accident that injured her sister and has been taking care of her since their mother died.
Sakuya-Yang Phase
Sakuya is a young exorcist from the traditional Kamo family, studying under the civilian exorcist Doman. She is investigating Lord Fujiwara's mansion with three other disciples.
Kureha
Kureha is Utsuki's older sister, raised in isolation and knowing nothing of the outside world. She was involved in a terrible accident that left her weak and prone to sickness, but she aggressively protects her sister.
Doman
Doman is a well-known civilian exorcist who no longer serves the Emperor due to his questionable behavior. He has gained many followers and his technique is said to be as good as the best Imperial exorcist, Seimei.
Dokai
Dokai is an extremely intelligent exorcist and faithful disciple of Doman, determined to solve the mystery at Lord Fujiwara's mansion. He is always found carrying his journal and logs every discovery and thought in it religiously.
Dochin
Dochin is the youngest of Doman's disciples and the son of a famous exorcist, sent to Doman for training. His magic is still undeveloped, and his inexperience with demons frightens him, though he tries to remain strong.
Doryo
Doryo is a kind-hearted and friendly exorcist who devotes his work to Doman because of the acceptance he receives. He watches over the other disciples, especially Sakuya, as Dokai is consumed in research.
Tips & Maps
Heart Rate
As a character runs, their heart rate increases, making them susceptible to vertigo. Meditating or remaining stationary will reduce a character's heart rate.
Meditating
Meditating (press and hold the R1 button) enables a character to regain physical strength and reduce their heart rate, though any summoned entities will be released.
Grappling with Enemies
To prevent an untimely end when grappled by an enemy, quickly free a character by repeatedly wiggling the left analog stick.
Finishing Enemies
Always execute a finishing blow on downed enemies to ensure they remain incapacitated, as some creatures can get back up after being knocked down once.
Tempest
Running through areas with evil energy causes vertigo and disables magic; always meditate or use spiritual medicine when experiencing vertigo.
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