Cladun Returns: This is Sengoku!

About

Cladun Returns: This is Sengoku! casts you as a guide for spirits trapped in a ghostly realm tied to feudal Japan. Battle through hand-drawn dungeons and monster-infested ruins to resolve the regrets keeping souls from reincarnation. The game blends top-down action with party-based RPG elements letting you swap between characters mid-fight. Real-world landmarks from the Sengoku Era appear as levels filled with environmental hazards and loot. The game stands out for its co-op and competitive twists. Up to four players can team up to tackle dungeons while a separate multiplayer mode lets you fight rivals in arena-style battles. Though its 2016 release date means it's a niche pick it still draws praise from fans of tactical dungeon crawlers. The mix of historical settings and fantasy elements creates a distinct visual style that separates it from typical JRPGs. With 15+ hours of main story content and optional challenges for completionists it offers decent value for players seeking a less mainstream RPG fix.

Storyline

"Japan--The Sengoku Period. The years of civil war and unrest between feudal lords has finally come to an end. This story is set in Arcanus Cella. A realm where souls, burdened by regret, gather. The only way a soul can leave this realm and return to the cycle of reincarnation... is to lift that regret. For some, their hopes were fulfilled. For others, their dreams were crushed. Now, a new story begins..." Set in Japan's Sengoku Era, you wake up in the mysterious land of Arcanus Cella where the souls of the dead gather as they await reincarnation. However, some souls have unfinished business that needs to be settled before they can reincarnate. As the player, you will assist these souls by traveling to real-world locations in feudal Japan and fighting your way through dangerous dungeons filled with monsters and traps.