KAKU: ANCIENT SEAL - WHERE ZELDA MEETS CAVEMAN CROSSFIT
Ever wondered what would happen if you tossed The Legend of Zelda into a blender with a prehistoric protein shake? Well, KAKU: ANCIENT SEAL is about to take you on a wild ride through the Stone Age!
CAVEKID GLOW-UP: FROM UNGA TO HUNKA
Remember that awkward phase in middle school? KAKU sure doesn't. This little cavekid got a serious makeover during Early Access, and boy, does it show! It's like the game equivalent of a glow-up TikTok challenge, and we're totally here for it.
PLOT THICKER THAN A WOOLLY MAMMOTH'S FUR COAT
Buckle up, because the first hour of KAKU is wilder than a night out with the Flintstones. You'll chase pigs, fight pigs, befriend pigs, discover your pig has superpowers (because of course it does), and unlock an interdimensional realm faster than you can say "Yabba Dabba Doo!" It's like the writers were playing narrative Jenga, and somehow, they built a storytelling skyscraper.
GAMEPLAY: BREATH OF THE WILD MEETS CAVEMAN CROSSFIT
KAKU might not climb like Link, but who needs that when you've got a magical flying piglet? This porcine pal lets you leap gaps, disguise yourself, and even envelop you in a bubble to cross water. It's like having a Swiss Army Knife, if Swiss Army Knives were adorable and oinked.
Combat's got more moves than a caveman rave, with a skill tree that'd make even the most ardent RPG fan grunt with approval. And let's not forget the puzzles - they start off easy but quickly evolve into brain-teasers that'll have you feeling like you've invented fire all over again.
TEMPLES: WHERE THE MAGIC HAPPENS
Just when you think you've got KAKU figured out, BAM! The temples hit you like a pleasant stone-age surprise. These bad boys are where the game really flexes its prehistoric muscles, with puzzles and boss fights that'll have you grinning from ear to ear.
PRETTY AS A PREHISTORIC PAINTING
KAKU's world is prettier than a sunset over Stonehenge. The environments are diverse and colorful, from lava-covered mountains to misty swamps. Sure, some textures might not be ultra-detailed up close, but step back and enjoy the view - it's a charming, vibrant world that begs to be explored.
YABBA DABBA DONE: FINAL THOUGHTS
Look, KAKU: Ancient Seal isn't trying to reinvent the wheel (though given its setting, it might actually be inventing it). It's a love letter to classic adventure games, with a prehistoric twist that keeps things fresh and fun.
Is it perfect? Nah, but neither was the Stone Age. Some of the voice acting might sound a bit rough, and yeah, you might encounter a bug or two. But you know what? For $20, you're getting a prehistoric playground that'll keep you busy longer than it took early humans to figure out fire was hot.
Final Score: 8 out of 10 Ooga-Boogas
KAKU: Ancient Seal proves that you don't need a AAA budget to have a good time - just a weird premise, a flying pig, and enough charm to make a T-Rex smile. It's familiar enough to scratch that Zelda itch, but unique enough to stand on its own two feet (even if those feet are wearing primitive sandals).
We at NLM received a key for this game for free, this however didn't impact our review in any way.