Cogen: Sword of Rewind - Limited Edition

About

Cogen: Sword of Rewind - Limited Edition is a 2D action platformer where every hit means instant death. Players control Kohaku, a warrior navigating collapsing ruins of Cogen City using the Ouroboros System, a tool that rewinds time up to three seconds whenever she dies. This lets you retry tricky sections without penalty, adjusting strategies to bypass traps and enemy swarms. Combat relies on quick reflexes and precise swordplay, with a focus on learning from mistakes. A sardonic talking sword named ExeBreaker serves as both weapon and guide, offering dry commentary as you figure out the city’s mysteries. The Limited Edition adds a physical artbook, voice drama CD, and bonus scenario featuring a new character. The rewind mechanic stands out as a fresh take on challenge and failure, encouraging experimentation over brute skill. While the difficulty curve leans steep, the added content and stylized visuals give it extra weight for collectors. With over 100K copies sold across platforms, it’s a niche title that rewards patience and adaptability.

Storyline

The perfect weapon to combat instant death. Sword action like you’ve never felt before. Set on Earth in the distant future, take contrl of the heroine Kohaku and unlock the mysteries of Cogen City. Use the Ouroboros System the instant you die. Rewind time, think nothing of failure, and fight on gracefully! Awakening to find herself sprawled on a floor of hard steel, the first thing that greets Kohaku's eyes is a strange talking sword named ExeBreaker. Unsure of where she is or what's going on, she agrees to this sardonic sword's proposal to join forces, and together they journey deep into the heart of a transformed Cogen City—once Kohaku's home, now a collapsing ruin. Both mystery and mayhem await her, but with the power of ExeBreaker's Ouroboros System on her side, nothing will stop her from discovering the truth of what happened to her beloved home.