The WhatsNext verdict
Kamui is a must-play for shmup fans who want fast, spectacular 1990s arcade action with more weapon strategy than its straightforward structure suggests. Play it for the lock-on flow, huge set pieces, and relentless pace, not for originality or modern presentation.
What it does best
Relentless speed and flow
Arcade spectacle on remarkable hardware
A deceptively deep lock-on and weapon-management game
A soundtrack that carries the sortie
What might put you off
Very close to RayForce and RayStorm
Uneven difficulty and collision balance
The setup
What you are walking into
The mysterious object that had shimmered in the blue sky for countless generations and was worshiped by men as a god was in fact a massive man-made structure. And now, the silent vigil that was thought would last forever has come to an end. Centuries have passed since the events of RefleX and mankind has once again attained civilization. Now, ancient technology born of a twisted mind sets in motion a chain of events designed to bring divine retribution down upon mankind. The key to bring forth the annihilation is Kamui, a fighter craft based on ‘Xaffiquel Theory” brain fusion technology. This twin-tined instrument of mankind's destruction carries a terrible secret that ironically will prove to be mankind’s only hope for salvation.
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