Karous for PC launches January 22

Gematsu • January 19, 2026 • technology

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Karous, a vertical shoot ’em up originally released for Dreamcast and arcades in 2007, is now being remastered and released on PC with enhanced high-definition visuals and a new soundtrack.
The game follows Karous, an orphaned girl from a war between sky dwellers and humans, as she descends to Earth in search of the Sanguis Dei, featuring atmospheric visuals and a drum ‘n’ bass soundtrack.
Players can use three main weapons—Shot, Sword, and Shield—that grow stronger with use, allowing for diverse strategies including evasion, reflection, and attack to handle enemy barrages.
Karous offers multiple difficulty levels, from an accessible easy mode for newcomers to a challenging hard