Overview

• Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree launches Sept. 19 on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
• The core hook pairs a melee Tsurugi with a supporting Kagura you control simultaneously, enabling build synergies but adding complexity with a shared health bar.
• The roguelite loop ties directly into the story, with victories advancing Shinju Village’s timeline and unlocking new dialogue, upgrades, and facilities in the hub.
• Progression hinges on detailed katana forging and stackable Grace buffs, including rare Divine Graces, alongside a weapon durability system that reduces damage when blades break.
• Critics praise the art direction and presentation but cite floaty, sometimes clunky combat, abrupt difficulty spikes, and durability quirks, drawing frequent comparisons to Hades and noting a promising yet imperfect debut.