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Games Like The Blue Pommel: Katsuo's Quest

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An open-world platform RPG where you take on the role of Katsuo in a quest to save his beloved, Sayuri. The game features various mechanics such as jumping, wall climbing, a wide array of combat weapons, trading with NPCs, experience progression, and stat development.

Reviews: No user reviews — 50%
Released: Coming soon
Developer: Jsr Games
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG
Platforms: Windows

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