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Mythology and folklore tend to double as great video games.
All of that being said, it’s still a great introduction game to these mythologies.
That being said, the DLCLegendsis chock-full of Japanese mythology and really is what we are recommending here.
Nonetheless, playing the base game gives you great groundwork for its mythological themes.
Then it’s possible for you to step into them more heavily in theLegendsDLC.
Set during the Sengoku Kidai War, inNiohyou play as an Irish sailor known as William Adams.
Named after and inspired by the historic William Adams, an Englishman who became a samurai.
He is on a vengeful mission to track down his adversary, the evil alchemist Edward Kelly.
Regardless, both games are excellent choices for immersing yourself in the dark and thrilling stories of Japanese mythology.
So, if you’re looking for games based on Japanese mythology, theNiohseries is a great pick.
Furthermore, many of the game’s characters and bosses are inspired by people from Japanese folklore.
Which are creatures from Japanese folklore that take the form of birds of prey.
As a result, it’s possible for you to expectTrek to Yomito be true to its flavor.
Shinto is a Japanese religion that was widely practiced during the Edo period.
The Japanese Kanji (Japanese script) for Okami reads as either Wolf or great god.
Evidently, the videogameOkamidoes not stray far from the legend it’s based on.
According to Japanese mythology, all Japanese Emperors are her direct descendants.
Nonetheless, Okami’s art style distinguishes it from the other games on this list.
In keeping with the character,Okami’sart style depicts its mythos with accurately influenced illustrations and art style.
As a result, it creates a stunningly captivating world that complements its mythological elements.
Riley Fonger is a freelance writer, music lover, and gamer since adolescence.
