Courting are a four-person post-punk band from Liverpool, United Kingdom. Read Full Bio ↴Courting are a four-person post-punk band from Liverpool, United Kingdom.

They formed in 2018, consisting of Sean Murphy-O'Neill (Vocals/Guitar), Sean Thomas (Drums), Joshua Cope (Guitar) and Connor McCann (bass) and quickly built a known reputation for themselves in the Liverpool music scene.

2019 brought them their first single "Not Yr Man" and several support slots with bands such as Heavy Lungs, FEET and Sports Team.

In January of 2020, they released fan-favourite single "Football". This was met with great critical reception and got them their first mainstream radio play on BBC Radio 1 and 6.

Lockdown hit and they released label-debut "David Byrne’s Badside" under Nice Swan Records.

In August, while restrictions were temporarily eased, they took to Whitewood Studios again to record "Grand National". Lead single "Popshop!" was released in November with the announcement of the EP. This took the band to a new horizon, with the addition of live guitarist/noisemaker – Josh Cope – a good friend of the band. Two remixes of the song from The Lounge Society and Home Counties were released shortly after.

In March 2021 they released the second single and title track from the EP, "Grand National". They announced their debut headline tour shortly after this release: including an upgrade of hometown headline (from Phase One to O2 Academy 2).

On April 9th, they released debut EP "Grand National" to high acclaim. The band toured extensively behind this in September 2021.

The band would then release their debut studio album "Guitar Music" the following year in 2022.

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David Byrne's Badside He spits at the people when they're not his own Man,…
Emily G What's a couple pounds to a girl like me Well I've…
Famous This time we'll make it better This time we'll watch all…
Football Just a shot into the net Less he's dragged across the…
Grand National It′s just a question of sport, we're all just setting…
Jumper And I love her like Charli loves cars We spent some…
Loaded I just can't stomach it Post northern, voyeuristic There ar…
Popshop! Some sort of getaway is what I'm wanting Take the lads…
Tennis I'll be your paypig, bank account Double-glazed in the summe…

Throw Been drawing figure 8's on pictures of you lately I've been…
‎Popshop! [Verse 1] Some sort of getaway is what I'm wanting Take the…

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thegamingmuse

2y↑14

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Jabami Lain

Muse. Besides "Undertale", is there any horror game that makes it clear that the player is manipulating the world for sheer amusement ?

TLD Mimikyu

lmao

Loremaster the Science Demon

2y↑2

The muse now has sponsors. I'm tearing up. I remember when your videos where just text and I watched them during lunchtime at work.

Now here you are, making documentaries and getting sponsors.

Such a journey!

Psycho

very well done video!

Rebecca Chambers

When I was younger I didn't realize how many PS2 games weren't actually 3D and we're just really pictures flat pictures. Which really explains a lot. And it was until PS3 we started really getting 3D environments and then the nowadays where you have these actual massive 3d environments with high detail

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A Sentient MAD-9M

2y↑228

The thing that makes me so mad is I had most of these early horror games and I let my friend convince me to trade all my stuff in for 360 stuff. I’d have such a nice collection of rare stuff right now if I’d have just kept it

The Opera Triple Axel

2y↑32

Dont think like that... I have what is yours and thats cool!

Nick Howe

2y↑10

@The Opera Triple Axel LOL

Nick Howe

2y↑4

That's really sad. 360 sucks. We all have these stories tho.

A Sentient MAD-9M

2y↑8

@Nick Howe I mean 360 wasn’t bad I had good times on my 360 but I just get so mad that I had games I’ll probably never be able to buy again because the prices are too high

MINMO! GROVING STRONG AND HEALTHY

2y↑2

@A Sentient MAD-9M 360 was awful. It s--t the bed in Europe so hard and only the dumb ignorant muricans kept rebuying that redring scam trash.

Today PS2 is still the most popular console in the world. Next is PS3. Tells you much what gaming is and which system stood by the times.

When these new scam systems vanish no matter which company since they all became the same scum, after they die out you will still see a living PS2.

Many people I know quit gaming including myself and if I ever will go back to play a game it will be on a PS2 system. Not because of nostalgia, but because of common sense. I grew up in 80s and 00s have no nostalgic impact on me just the fact it had PS1 and PS2 the most coherent games, complete upon releases and wasn't expensive. And chipping your consoles so as file sharing kept games alive not the dumb companies.

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Lobsel Vith

2y↑427

It's a shame FromSoft doesn't try to do more of their weird experimental stuff anymore, I think a lot of the crowd they gathered with the Souls series would like their other games' styles too

ThePhobophile

2y↑62

I mean Miyazaki and FromSoft made Deracine back in 2018, it’s just stuck on PSVR so nobody talks about it.

And while I don’t want to say that FromSoft shouldn’t try different things, I’m glad they’re seemingly sticking to the Soulslike formula they’ve curated over the past decade for the time being. They’ve very much hit their stride and I think the massive success of Elden Ring is the culmination of that. With that being said however I’d be open to trying anything they put out at this point just because I love what they do (assuming they don’t somehow go the full live service/microtransactions route that is).

efnfen

2y↑31

FromSoft Silent Hill?

The Over Lord of Cats !

2y↑25

@efnfen swamp madness

Boogaloo Weed

2y↑10

I wanna see armored core

zZiL341yRj736

2y↑6

Nah they gonna make another Dark Souls game and slap a new title on it.

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KrissyBlues

1y↑51

I find it fitting that just a week after uploading this Silent Hill came back with the most abundantly japanese inspired game in the series being announced, proving your point right that now is exactly the era where people might be more open to hearing this story out

Oranalysis.

2y↑108

I played Kuon a couple of years ago and loved it! Thank god I picked it up before it shot up in price during covid... Such a disturbing game, both visually and thematically. This video really gave me a new level of appreciation for the game. Another amazing video, Muse!!

Ashen

2y↑4

This game was already up in price long before covid hit. The game was ok I guess. also you'd have to be insane paying eBay asking price for it.

berserk4souls

I had to pay $200 for my copy back in 2017

Jin Mark

LoL I got a hdmi moded ps2 with that game already installed on it looks like I might have to try this 200$ game right after i finish Tenchu.

berserk4souls

@Jin Mark it’s now $1000 lol

BasedPump

52w↑4

Get a pc get a emulator boom u got every ps2 game under the sun

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Kimu02

2y↑31

Kuon is really a weird interesting game, I really like it because it's such a departure from the more western-oriented survival horror games

Bane Amesta

2y↑27

Honestly the only bad point I have about this game is the loud as hell jumpscare sound effects. Is literally impossible to play Kuon with headphones without risk of losing your hearing into oblivion 😢

TooLameToDie

1y↑11

I had no idea Kuon was as rare as it appears to he online. I have 2 copies one sealed and one played. I do this when ever I buy a new game. I almost choked on my cereal when I read the current price tag.

土竜八七

2y↑39

Kuon is a great gem of ps2 era "j-horror". I really miss the 90's/2000's era of AA quality Japanese horror games, it really went downhill from there. AFAIK though Rule of Rose is THE rarest ps2 survival horror game in any region, while an NTSC-J copy of Kuon is still somewhat affordable. I got mine for maybe $35 on eBay 5 years ago but imagine it's like 3x that now, but still at least half the price of Rule of Rose. Speaking of Rule of Rose I'd love to see that get a similar treatment in a video.

Lysergic Acid

1y↑3

I just found about 6 copies of Kuon selling for over $1,000 each. Kinda ridiculous. I'll just emulate it lol.

土竜八七

@Lysergic Acid Yes, US and PAL copies of Kuon are probably a lost cause at this point. I personally would buy the original language version anyway even if the international versions were more reasonable. We're obviously way past needing original discs just to actually play ps2 games now, both on original hardware and on Pcsx2, but I still like to scratch that collector's itch, within reason.

MsDekaStar

1y↑8

I played this game when I was younger and I thought it was too damn scary. I bet I'd still think the same now #bringKuonback

Cesium Verbal

2y↑18

Just know you can emulate Kuon on PCSX2, should you ever want to play it. I did very recently and quite enjoyed it. I think a remake would be great- the combat is kind of janky but other than that I really, really enjoyed it.

Marshmallow Queen

42w

Can you post a link to the download? I can't find anything on PCSX2

sugar and dirt

2y↑15

omg Kuon has been my favorite horror game since it came out! so happy you're doing this!! it's a shame that this game was not on everyone's radar back then. so sad how much material has been lost over the years.

Jon B

2y↑3

I have a sealed copy. And a sealed copy of haunting ground, and silent hill shattered memories on ps2.

Lauren Wasinger

2y↑1

@Jon B we need an Oceans 11 style caper movie where a bunch of otaku and gamers try to break into someone’s house to steal their collection of games and toys in original packaging.

Forrest Hunter

2y↑26

I freaking ADORE your history lessons!

Julian Jaimes

2y↑7

These videos go into such detail on the history surrounding the games and their development, they're some of my favorite on the platform. This is some super high quality stuff, keep these vids coming cuz they're great

Guarayakha

2y↑9

Oh how great it would be to have a remake of this on current-gen consoles.

Agpicklefeet

1y↑3

You are incredibly well spoken! I had never seen those storyboards for the opening, how fascinating.

LordCinnamon

2y↑8

Great video, no idea this existed. Love hearing about esoteric games, especially in the horror genre. You put this together great, clearly put a lot of effort into your research.

Ty

2y↑10

You know, we had copies/at least one copy of Kuon about 15 years ago when I worked at GameStop during highschool. I constantly kick myself I never picked it up (I think it had the cover with just her face) but there's no way to have known how sought after the game would become.

Martin Blake

1y↑5

Shadow Tower, Echo Night 2, and Kuon were like decades ahead of their time. I remember playing these games way back and awed by their uniqueness. From Software focused on Armored Core (which was their biggest hit back then and was also unique in its own right specially the first game) and Tenchu (which was a very unique stealth game), then Demon Souls came out (which was very unique in a time where hand holding was the common theme for almost every games released). When the Souls games eventually became even more popular (thanks to Dark Souls), FROM SOFTWARE 's focus on unique and new type of games kinda ended. We still get Cookies and Cream, Otogi, and Derachine type of games from time to time (very weird but really well done video games) but it's obvious that the experimentation and artistic phase have been replaced by a more mainstream niche kind of thinking. Souls games have become a genre and there are so many games, movies, TV shows, books, comics, art, and many others that were directly inspired by it. Hope they still develop future titles that showcases their "going against the trend attitude", because those games are gold, it might just take decades before people realizes their worth.

SpecialNewb

Even Elden Ring made some western devs flip out because it ignored a lot of genre conventions. From continues to do what they want even if not like their indy days.

Knightingale

1y↑3

Thanks for this amazing video. I still have my copy of KuOn and loved it from the start although it's story left a huge question mark in my head after playing. But playing Silent Hill kinda had the same effect tbh! That's why the bad reviews from back then used to upset me. Another fact worth mentioning why KuOn failed in the western countries is that some of the translations into European languages were atrociously bad. I hope for a part 2 or remake now that so many old horror titles receive one.

Marto Z

2y↑5

Incredibly well put together! There's so much I learned about this game thanks to this video, despite being a huge fan of this game! I was never aware of the names of the art teams or some of the intricacies of the development cycle for it! MASSIVELY impressed with this video! Thank you for making and sharing this with the world. :)

Zerohour TwoKTwelve

2y↑3

Played this one a while back and I really enjoyed it's visuals, lore, and atmosphere. The gameplay is a nice change of pace from the usual titles too!

Ashen

what about the consent "heal and destroy your enemies around button" that you can basically use whenever you want? Totally breaks the game.

Gabriela

2y↑6

The aesthetics of this game are so gorgeous and unsettling, and the plot and history of the game is so fascinating! Thank you for making this. I hope this game will get the flowers it deserves.

Frater Contendunt Occulta

47w↑1

So rare I've never heard of it until now. The official PS2 library is scary huge!

Riina Kauppinen

1y↑1

This has become my favorite gaming channel! Thanks for covering all of these interesting and sometimes underrated games.

Naaaime

1y↑2

I remember seeing this game around at very very random times in my life, just going to people's houses or at stores selling bootleg stuff or wherever else. The artwork by Kyosuke Chinai/Tinai disturbed me a whole lot whenever I came across the cover. Very gritty, the reds, muted tones, etc.--just amazing command on it all to make me feel a very specific way.

Also, I think it's always funny how often some works turn into cult classics even if it's not particularly good or improved on, but this game seems to simply be one of those works that were never given the proper exploration due to the time it was published. I hope it gets picked up again by horror-loving gamers someway, somehow.

kadajsnightqueen

2y↑2

I got so lucky with my copy. I got it for like $30 online about ten years ago, and the price has just skyrocketed from there. It’s the most valuable game in my collection nowadays, even compared to Rule of Rose and Haunting Ground! But I agree: it’s a perfect time for From Software to give this game another shot on a different platform. Even a remaster would be greatly appreciated, since games don’t last forever. It’s still a dream to see a full sequel, but hey. There are series that have gotten sequels decades after the fact that were very successful, like Kid Icarus: Uprising. FS has certainly kept their toes in the horror pond all these years, and Sekiro even has one enemy that shares some parallels with one of Kuon’s most infamous bosses. I wish they would pay attention to things like this, to us fans of their older stuff, instead of just sticking to the Soulsborne stuff.

Carlie The Animator

These behind the scenes videos you’ve been posting recently has been amazing, muse! Thank you sharing your great research

anonymously anonymous

2y↑4

I'd never heard of kuon before, I randomly came across it for £24.99 a few years ago at a cash converters. Still can't believe I got it so cheap 😆

Nick Howe

Well its the NA release thats worth the most, by far.

Draikinator

1y↑1

Fantastic video, extremely thorough and effectively presented. this is really some chef kiss stuff right here

Aggro Ash

2y↑2

Loved Kuon when I was younger. One of my horror games of all time.

Nora Amir

2y↑3

I played Kuon when I was a young teenager, in my country pirated games were more common than real copies until online gaming was introduced in later consoles and stricter policies were placed on piracy by Sony and other companies. At that time I played the Fatal Frame and Silent Hill series and I was really excited when I saw Kuon in the shop, I played all the routes many time and really enjoyed it but due to my poor English I didn’t fully understand the plot, I was also disappointed at the lack of appreciation when I looked up the game online, so it’s funny now that it’s selling for a lot of money by resellers. The early 2000s had some real horror masterpieces in gaming and I am sad lots of them were not properly preserved, I couldn’t take my PS2 and games with me when I moved out because of the legality of owning pirated games and console, but I was able to find a PS2 in goodwill and SH2 and 3 for a good price. It’s a shame Kuon isn’t accessible but I am glad it’s getting more attention and Youtube videos explaining the plot.

Wuggyboobeaufuf138

Nice job on this video and very informative. I haven't heard of that author you mentioned before but now I'm interested in tracking down his books (if they're in print) and a copy of Kwaidan as well.

Spookybluelights

2y↑2

I got real lucky with my copy of this game. I was in San Diego for my birthday back in 2015, me and my friends stumbled into a local used games store. I saw Kuon, complete in box with the manual and a good condition disc and it was only $70 when it was going for over $600 online at the time.

Scott Larmore

2y↑3

I used to have this game! I lost during one of my many moves……. It’s insane to see how much it goes for on the secondary market these days.

Shizuko

Amazing video, I love your insight into dev history <3

Shibito Obscura

2y↑3

Ah, a video about one of my favourite horror games ever, great!
I got my copy two years ago for 190€ (it was my present for my bachelor's degree). Still more affordable than Rule of Rose, which costed me...400€.

Kasumisumika

2y↑2

This gem deserved a remaster, both in graphics & combat system.

Ara Ara

51w↑1

You can tell this game was lovingly and carefully crafted up to the minor details, as per usual From Software standards. They managed to produce whet they set out to, a traditionally horror sensual work.
As other people stated in the comments I hope From goes back to doing different things, namely horror games like this. We have seen some elements being reproposed again in titles like Sekiro but it would be nice to have a completely different kind of gameplay and experience.

Rich Stoehr

KU-ON! I adored this game when I had a PS2 and it was one of the last PS2 games I gave up as I moved on to later-gen consoles. The conversation around From Software always centers around their Soulsborne entries, but Ku-On was my introduction to FromSoft and always the first game I think of when I hear the name.

Kylee Anderson

2y↑1

I've owned this gem for about 12 years now. I was actually playing it last night showing it to my friend who's never heard of it until now. And I only paid $4.99 for it from gamespot back in 2010 😅

Igor Vidal

1y↑1

This game is soooooo good. I played, but had no idea it was from Fromsoftware. I did all three characters.

limj

2y↑1

Such a hidden gem of a game I remember finding a copy for €20 in France still have today

goverlord

2y↑7

Wait, I have a copy of this game. I paid 9.99 at Gamestop. Edit: this just sent me down a rabbit hole going through the back of my closet. I'm really glad I bought everything I could get from From Software.

Sikozen

2y↑3

I bought this game from a Gamestop bargain bin many years ago. The checkout dude was like 'Are you sure? If you want to trade it back in you'll only get, like, a dollar for it.' I STILL HAVE IT, BRAD! I keep my PS2 in a safe space just for my favorite games like this, and HOW DARE YOU!

Nick Howe

2y↑1

I've owned this game for a few years now but have yet to play it. Great video, as always!

yyrgx hernandez

2y↑2

one of the best games ever made. wish FS would revisit this. also would you cover Michigan Report from hell? that'd be a fun one to see

Angel Noel

2y↑2

i like the little backstories to the artist that make the game work. no other does that

efnfen

2y↑3

Hope you're doing well, Muse. I enjoyed the video. I just replayed DMC2 after like twenty years and came to youtube looking for retrospectives. Your video was pretty much the only one that wasn't overdramatic hatred of it. Thanks for your content; it's always informative.

NightmarePictures001

I remember yeeeeeeeeaaaaars ago I went to a used game store, and I found this little game called Kuon. I was intrigued, so I went back home and googled it. It looked very interesting, so I bought it for 50 dollars! So happy I did! It's a lovely little game.

Dark-Art-Sojourn

Such a wonderful presentation. Great work!

THE NEGROMANCER

1y↑3

Emulated this last year such a great game

ProdigyAngel

1y↑1

I remember picking this game up for like $20...still love it and kept it ^^

Silent Hill Fan

2y↑3

Another wonderful video of a unique game!!!! So rare and expensive that I have it on 7 different ps2 fat hard drives, plays great though:) I'm a happy supporter of your channel:) xxxoo

kikyosano

48w↑1

First off... thank you for not letting me make the mistake of opening my copy. Second off... I got a copy of this new factory sealed in a box of other Japanese horror games (all still factory sealed) back in 2017 for ~60$. Just checked those games.... looks like I won't be opening any of them any time soon. Most likely will get them graded and hung up on my display wall!

pathaden

2y↑2

It was worth hunting it down to play...and smartly sold it afterwards...A great experience and surprise twists in the game keep you enticed. However...My opinion the end boss was a little....Well, you'll see if you even play it...A SURE game to make you jump and cringe in great setting!

Gaylord Focker

2y↑9

This felt like an old school pbs or a&e documentary. Especially the narration.

AprilsMoon92

48w

I remember picking this up for $7 at GameStop, who knew it would become so expensive 🤷‍♀️

LAOSI

Kuon, i played it in ps2 emulator years back, the visual and arts are beautiful, and the ending also beautifully tragic as well, the only setback is the combat mechanics which feel so stiff and the story is confusing, maybe due to bad translation.

Sieg Turtle

I really love this. Thank you for making this video!

Insane A Sock

51w

Bought this for $15 in 2010....love this hidden gem

Matt Tyree

2y↑2

This game was so common and cheap when I worked at a game store, I'm glad I grabbed one when I could. Should have grabbed a bunch if them but who can say what will gain in value at the time...

Gian Pyres

2y↑1

Awesome video Muse, I was waiting for this game to be covered

078 066

What an interesting and detailed analysis. Hopefully one day you can do a review of Rule of rose. Greetings.

EndOfSmallSanctuary

2y↑2

These long 'making of' documentaries are supremely comfy

404

Wow! I really didn't hear about this game before.. thanks to you I'm gonna give it a try! One more thing, what's the name of the music you used towards the end of this video?

Knights0f Ember

Appreciate these videos, I listened to your documentary on the creation of Silent Hill 2 and enjoyed it immensely. Reminded me of the G4 Icon days of yore. These vids have been a god send since living arrangements have been a literal hell at the moment. Keep'em coming.

Shad Quirk

2y↑4

FromSoft has been pretty cagey about their next project, but it's clear they're 'returning' to an older property. Could it be a remake? Or even a continuation, Kuon 2?

Gaylord Focker

Kings Field V

Manic Panic

Kuon sold horribly, which is why it's insanely expensive nowadays since there aren't many copies. There is no way we will see a return or a sequel. The only survival horror games that were able to survive beyond the PS2 era were Resident Evil, Fatal Frame and Silent Hill.

Kuon, Rule of Rose, Extermination, Haunting Ground, Clock Tower, Siren, Obscure all died in the mid 2000s and it's nearly impossible to see any of them return since they sold so poorly and some still have undisputed copyright issues to this day.

At best it's King's Field, Armored Core or Tenchu (technically, Sekiro already feels like a re-imagined Tenchu).

Josh May

2y↑1

It's pretty much confirmed to be a new Armored Core game which I'm very excited about!

Willis Rose

2y↑1

Man this game brings back memories.

Chavakno_

36w

FromSoft should leverage the huge popularity that they have right now to re-release games such like this one, even if it's just a Remaster.

Gimel Tomines

1y↑1

Koei Tecmo on the other hand is bringing their Fatal Frame titles to the new gen, specially to the PC, though one might say they are trying to revive those that did not sell that well because they were tied to certain systems namely the Wii (Fatal Frame IV) and the Wii U (Fatal Frame V). Fatal Frame V is already out, while IV is on its way, not sure if they will port 1, 2 and 3 as well but given there is already established digital distribution nowadays, Fromsoft might want to consider bringing Kuon to the modern platforms too, given that there is a more interested demographics lately and a lot of them are also highly interested in studying the context involved in these games. I hope they do consider a re-master or a re-make of this title.

Priscilla

1y↑1

I have a complete hard copy of this game and when I see the prices on Ebay I'm not gonna lie I get tempted to sell it 😅

Angry Cat

46w↑1

it was fun playing this, My friend played the first character, I played the 2nd character and my younger brother played the 3rd character

Tyrael

Just i m a g i n e From’s modern take on a horror title. My god

MR Fukashi

I'm in my 40's and a video game collector. I own Kuon! I've purchase it in the 90's, in a garage sale for 10$. It's one of the creepiest game i've played in the 90's! But it's a really good game! I've a pretty big collection...But in the time, i could purchase a full box of video games for 25-30$... Now, i'm still collecting more the news collectors, day one or regular games! I really miss those times when i could go back home, with 2 ou 3 full boxes with mix consoles game for less than 100$ They should really try to find a way to revive it with modern technology! Here some horror ideas : Clock tower ( 1 to 3), Parasite Eve 1 and 2, Rule of rose, Hunting ground, Nightmare Creatures, Fear effect 1 and 2, Siren, Fatal frame ( 1 to 3), Galarians, Alone In The Dark ( all), Dino crisis 1 and 2, The City of Lost Children, Obscure etc... I own those games too...and yes..thank to the 90's affordable time, where collecting games was not as big than today! Because, i could never afford those as easely today! Way to pricey!

Target Demographic

49w

Now subscribed, thank you for the hard work.

John Brady

would love to see FS take a break from souls and do some more smaller and different games. Deracine was good and their PS1 and 2 era was great

Ko. Tsuki

I used to play this game when i was a kid.:) Mom bought it for me. I didn't finished it because it was too scary for me.

Katy

1y↑1

My flex? I own this and Rule of Rose.

I actually got Kuon pretty cheap and I found a copy to replace my Rule of Rose disk that had stopped working at a Gamestop for $20 when it was $160 online. The PS2 Survival Horror gods have always smiled upon me!

Louis

2y↑1

I am so glad I bought a copy of this when it was like $30 used.

ShantyLady

1y↑2

I need to ask, what's the music you're using at the end of the video when you're giving your final thoughts? I love the track!

Miguel Toro

It still lives on the piracy ship, played it on my ps2 chipped, it's freaking awesome

SupahMarioStyle

2y↑1

Nah, I had to follow you all because of Kuon. That game is amazing and hardly anyone is talking about it.

0ther Un1t

I need this game! Fatal Frame is the reason I bought the ps2 and even if Crimson Butterfly was the only game I ever wanted it would have been worth it.

Epsilon Xero

52w

The strangest thing to me, in this vid, is Ghost Hunter beating out Crimson Butterfly and The Room. Tf were these guys ingesting? FF 2 is, to this day, one of my favorite games to ever be put to disc and the SH franchise is my favorite series. I'll admit, Kuon was jarring for me upon its release but beating it countless times and studying up on it gave me a whole new appreciation for it. I was offered $600 for my copy a couple years back. I passed.

pathaden

Forgot to mention..Personally my FAVORITE opening theme song from ANY horror game❤🤘😁🤘❤

Cal Santiago

I feel like the failure of Ku-On has a lot to do with the West's ignorance of Japanese culture at the time. Incidentally, FromSoft's later games such as Sekiro (and even the Dark Souls trilogy and Bloodborne) actually reference Shinto, Buddhism, and Japanese folklore A LOT more than people would initially suspect, too. Though another factor is likely the gameplay, since modern Soulsborne games are definitely more accessible to the public.

It's a shame that the only real way you can play Ku-On nowadays is through emulation. I personally would love for FromSoft to do another proper horror game with the same atmosphere as Bloodborne (my favourite game). Unfortunately, Ku-on is probably too niche for a remake at this point.

francesco bruno-bossio

1y↑1

Is there a similar trend with the Persona and Shin Megami games as well, of being formerly inaccessible to the West because of a highly specific Japanese context. And I'm also thinking of the game Baroque. These games all for me have been highly confusing and weird to my Western sensibilities. But Kuon is a game that I finished. I actually may be one of the few who got a copy when it was selling at $10 in the US. At this time all the From Software titles were the budget titles- Eternal Ring, Evergrace, Forever Kingdom, King's Field Ancient City. I'm kinda sad that I grew up in my teens playing them with no one else to relate to. I was born in 1990- so I was about 10-12 years old when I was playing these- including Kuon

Akira Fudo

Holly popo!! I literally have this game in my hands rigth now and it has been on my collection along side Rule of Rose and many other since the begining of the century. A few years ago a borrowed it to a friend and now i am really gratefull he didnt stole it.

Esteban Romero

I loved to hear my favorite and sadly abandoned franchise, Armored Core, mentioned so much, sometimes people ignore it when speaking about FROMSOFTWARE

Josh May

2y↑1

You'll be Happy to learn From Softs next game to be released is a new AC game :) I'm very excited.

Felix

This is the one physical game i wish I still had.

Relist the game, or just give us our remake/spiritual successor FS!

Eileen Lucyna Kurosawa

I've played this game, extremely good and was hard to find and buy this PS2 game.

reO reO

I adore this game.

Crystal Jeffin

50w

I just looked up a copy on ebay, that has been officially graded... £2,500, with 11 watchers.

Yes, this is a rare game.

Filippo Chinellato

Great!
I had left a comment on one of your latest videos saying how good it was Kuon. Et Voilà!! Thank you! 😉

Elise Geum

52w

I'd love a Kuon 2

Lynnwood

I use to have this game and every day I miss playing it I still have the box never got to beat the giant monkey guy.

myythe

1y↑1

wow incredible research work!

Darkwolfpocco

I have Rule of Rose and Haunting Ground, this is the last of the trifecta of rare ps2 horror that eludes me. Cause its to damn expensive.

Verse Buchanan

The scariest thing From ever did is convince me they'll never make another Armored Core

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