In the modern era of gaming, we are seeing more and more classics return, either as remakes, remasters, or reimaginations. And every time, it brings new and old fans back to the franchise and revives it, showing that even if it’s a classic, gamers still enjoy it and would love to see new content. And developer JETMAN is bringing a 90s classic back with a reimagination in the form of Kowloon’s Gate: Suzaku, a prequel to the 1997 Asian-gothic game Kowloon’s Gate. Kowloon’s Gate: Suzaku is based on Kowloon’s Gate VR: Suzaku, released in 2017. Kowloon’s Gate: Suzaku officially launches on October 29 for Switch.
Kowloon’s Gate: Suzaku is a reimagining of the cult-classic Asian-gothic game Kowloon’s Gate and a prequel to the series based on Kowloon’s Gate VR: Suzaku. You can wander through the maze-like alleys of Kowloon Walled City and take in the atmosphere of a city submerged. Your ultimate goal is to use photos from an album you found as clues in order to locate the exact locations and bring back memories through “psychography.” Along your journey, you will encounter familiar faces in these iconic places, rendered in even higher definition. The game is also dubbed the ultimate strolling game that sees you explore the iconic reimagined world of Kowloon’s Gate.
All in all, Kowloon’s Gate: Suzaku is JETMANS reimagining of Kowloon’s Gate and is based on Kowloon’s Gate VR: Suzaku, which allows you to explore the world that’s been rendered in higher definition, along with telling its own story that’s a prequel to the series. So if you’re a fan of the 1997 classic or interested in the premise, this game is a love letter that brings the legendary, surreal Asian-gothic game back to mainstream gaming and will be a perfect game to jump in and experience. Kowloon’s Gate: Suzaku officially launches on October 29 for Switch.