Each area is complemented perfectly by composer Cody Matthew Johnson’s authentic soundtrack, an emotive score that works overtime to bring each level to life. Hiroki’s quest into the the underworld bears a bloody resemblance to ancient Greek tales of Orpheus and Persephone, but it’s Trek To Yomi‘s imaginative blending of Shinto mythology and Kurosawa cinema that makes every area captivating to play through. As the title suggests, Trek To Yomi takes players to Yomi – the Japanese land of the dead. As Trek To Yomi‘s story grows more evocative the scenery becomes stranger.īurning villages are traded in for haunting caverns, while foggy swamps lead to surreal temples. At first you’ll stand firmly by Hiroki’s honourable decisions – even as they inadvertently cause tragedy – but Trek To Yomi‘s sharp writing gently leads Hiroki and the player to reckon with the consequences of loyalty, love and duty. At face value, the plot is an age-old tale of vengeance, but once you scratch beneath the surface it becomes an ethereal quest to pick apart the nature of samurai culture. Trek To Yomi is a very short game – you can expect to roll credits in around three to five hours – but Hiroki’s brief journey is packed with a heartfelt story. Thrilling Soundtrack The thrilling action and somber moments are set against a memorable score designed to feel authentic to the time and place of feudal Japan.
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