Sakuna: of Rice and Ruin (PS4) | $40 | Amazon
Sakuna: of Rice and Ruin Divine Edition (PS4) | $48 | Amazon
Here’s a video game elevator pitch for you: a hack and slash action platformer about rice farming. Yes, this is real. Sakuna: of Rice and Ruin was one of 2020's most fascinating releases, combining 2D action and 3D rice farming. Imagine something like Harvest Moon, but with dungeon crawling between each harvest. If that’s got you interested, the Divine Edition is currently on sale for $48, which includes a lot of goodies, You’ll get an art book, a three disc soundtrack, and an omamori charm all housed in a gorgeous custom box. If you’re more just curious than anything and aren’t looking for extras, you can currently grab the standard edition for $40 on PS4 too. Either way, it’s a fascinating little gem that’s both relaxing and action-packed.
This post was originally published by Giovanni Colantonio on 02/05/2021 and updated with new information on 04/05/2021.