Kusan: City of Wolves, the top-down action shooter from developer CIRCLEfromDOT and publisher PQube, is now available on the Nintendo Switch eShop.
Built around fast, brutal encounters and a neo-noir pixel-art city, the game positions players as Jin, an ex-soldier-turned-gun-for-hire who must fight through a tower block to protect a young girl capable of massive destruction.
Developer and publisher details
CIRCLEfromDOT developed Kusan: City of Wolves, with PQube handling publishing and promotional materials, including screenshots and a feature summary distributed at launch.
Composer Loptimist provided the game's adrenaline-fuelled soundtrack, which the publisher highlights as a core element of the experience.
The title is released for the Nintendo Switch platform via the eShop.
Gameplay and structure
PQube’s feature list frames the game around precision-driven, stylish combat and a diverse weapon set.
Players can wield signature melee tools—named the War Hand and Quantum Knife—alongside an array of firearms.
The game offers 54 handcrafted stages across multiple chapters that mix skill-based puzzles with high-intensity combat encounters.
Boss fights are presented as large, pattern-driven encounters that emphasize timing and tactical execution.
Progression systems include the Techtrix upgrade framework, allowing players to customize loadouts and allocate resources toward stronger builds.
Presentation and tone
Kusan uses comic-panel cutscenes and cinematic pacing to tell a gritty story of violence and corruption, set in a rain-soaked metropolis.
The pixel-art visuals and neo-noir atmosphere are core to the game's identity, and PQube has promoted a soundtrack by hip-hop artist Loptimist as a driving force behind the game's pacing.
Critical reception and context
Early coverage has repeatedly noted the game’s top-down combat invites comparisons to Hotline Miami in terms of speed and intensity.
Push Square awarded Kusan a 7/10, describing it as a challenging and enjoyable top-down action game while noting some issues with controls and narrative clarity.
For players seeking fast-paced, hardcore run-and-gun design on Nintendo Switch, Kusan: City of Wolves is now available on the eShop.
Built around fast, brutal encounters and a neo-noir pixel-art city, the game positions players as Jin, an ex-soldier-turned-gun-for-hire who must fight through a tower block to protect a young girl capable of massive destruction.
Developer and publisher details
CIRCLEfromDOT developed Kusan: City of Wolves, with PQube handling publishing and promotional materials, including screenshots and a feature summary distributed at launch.
Composer Loptimist provided the game's adrenaline-fuelled soundtrack, which the publisher highlights as a core element of the experience.
The title is released for the Nintendo Switch platform via the eShop.
Gameplay and structure
PQube’s feature list frames the game around precision-driven, stylish combat and a diverse weapon set.
Players can wield signature melee tools—named the War Hand and Quantum Knife—alongside an array of firearms.
The game offers 54 handcrafted stages across multiple chapters that mix skill-based puzzles with high-intensity combat encounters.
Boss fights are presented as large, pattern-driven encounters that emphasize timing and tactical execution.
Progression systems include the Techtrix upgrade framework, allowing players to customize loadouts and allocate resources toward stronger builds.
Presentation and tone
Kusan uses comic-panel cutscenes and cinematic pacing to tell a gritty story of violence and corruption, set in a rain-soaked metropolis.
The pixel-art visuals and neo-noir atmosphere are core to the game's identity, and PQube has promoted a soundtrack by hip-hop artist Loptimist as a driving force behind the game's pacing.
Critical reception and context
Early coverage has repeatedly noted the game’s top-down combat invites comparisons to Hotline Miami in terms of speed and intensity.
Push Square awarded Kusan a 7/10, describing it as a challenging and enjoyable top-down action game while noting some issues with controls and narrative clarity.
For players seeking fast-paced, hardcore run-and-gun design on Nintendo Switch, Kusan: City of Wolves is now available on the eShop.
