River City Saga: Journey to the West launches June 4
Gematsu • • technology
Key Points:
- River City Saga: Journey to the West, a roguelite action game, will launch on June 4 for PS5, Switch, and PC via Steam, priced at $19.99.
- The game features Kunio embodying characters from the classic Journey to the West tale, including Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie, Sha Wujing, and Tang Sanzang, in a comedic action adventure set in the Tang Dynasty era.
- Gameplay includes intuitive brawling with combo attacks, roguelike progression with changing layouts and enemies, and a skill enhancement system to customize character stats and fighting styles.
- Players face unique boss battles requiring strategic pattern recognition and varied approaches depending on character builds, enhancing replayability.
- The story features key characters from the Journey to the West mythos and additional figures like Erlang Shen, Maitreya, and the Bull Demon King, each with distinct backgrounds and abilities.
