Ka - or Mosquito, in English - was one of the most innovative titles at this years Tokyo Game Show.
The concept is delightfully simple. Take on the role of a mosquito and attempt to extract as much blood as possible from a household of victims. The players\' targets consist of a typical Japanese surburban family called the Yamadas. Bloodlust is very much the primary objective as you attempt to steal into the many rooms in the house while the family go about their daily routine.
Caution must be used if the player is to alight on a victim without being discovered. Once a sensitive area of the skin has been found, it can be punctured with the insects proboscis. The blood is then extracted The left analogue controls flight, while the right is moved in a rapid circular motion to extract the blood.
A second \'combat\' phase of the game is initiated once the family becomes wise to your presence and goals. This promises to be much more frenetic, as the player tries to hit as many hot spots on a victim as mush as possible while they defend themselves with hands and insect sprays.
Original indeed, and sure breath of fresh air.
Source: Edge UK, Issue #98
