Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin is a unique hybrid that shouldn't work as well as it does. It splits your time between high-octane 2D side-scrolling combat and the most realistic rice-farming simulation ever put into a video game.
It’s a charming tale based on Japanese mythology. Sakuna is a spoiled harvest goddess who gets banished to a dangerous island with a group of outcast humans. Watching her grow from a brat into a responsible deity is genuinely touching. The Downsides
You will be farming the same plot of land for the entire game. While the upgrades keep it fresh, the core loop is very fixed. Should You Play It?
The farming can be overwhelming. If you don't enjoy micromanagement or "waiting" for crops to grow to get stronger, the pace might feel slow.
If you are looking for a review of the to see if it's worth playing, The Verdict: A Masterpiece of Specificity