Sengoku Dynasty | Ikigai Update Trailer | Combat and more

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  • Опубліковано 12 вер 2024

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  • @semp224
    @semp224 20 днів тому +30

    Now arming your clan with spears and armor and making them march to war is the only thing that is missing.

    • @czarkusa2018
      @czarkusa2018 16 днів тому

      Spears are too complicated for video games :(

    • @ShingoShojiPL
      @ShingoShojiPL 16 днів тому +5

      @@czarkusa2018 Mount & Blade did it right.

  • @somekriegsoldier2561
    @somekriegsoldier2561 22 дні тому +52

    If you allow me, I would like to make a suggestion now that combat is starting to become more beautiful and dynamic:
    Those of us who practice Iaijutsu really enjoy the process of noto (sheathing the sword). It occurred to me that perhaps it wouldn't be difficult to make the katana like the gourd; an object that is always on the obi (belt) if we equip it in a certain slot. That way you could add a real draw and sheath, or even a Shiburi (shake the sword) like in ghost of tsushima to clean the blood.
    By the way, I couldn't help but notice that when making several light attacks in a row, the character hits to the right with the right leg in front. This is very dangerous and no good samurai would do it unless he has lost concentration. Maybe you want to fix it later.
    Thanks for your incredible work, I really enjoy your game. Have a great week :D

  • @Koggelxander
    @Koggelxander 12 днів тому +4

    Finally it looks like Sengoku Dynasty is getting somewhere! I finally decided to get it now that the updates seem to be flowing in. Please keep up the hard work! がんばって!(Ganbatte!)

  • @ThaNoizy
    @ThaNoizy 21 день тому +12

    A lot of updates on many fronts, really a big step in the right direction. Keep the updates coming!

  • @igotnerfedd
    @igotnerfedd 22 дні тому +8

    Always love seeing the update videos! Thank you for making them 😃

  • @mateo_sid
    @mateo_sid День тому

    just came here from watching this game on nivaria's channel. don't know how i did not notice this game earlier, it's absolutely magnificent! but you might need more exposure. try Keralis, this game is right up his alley

  • @carlosknightiii
    @carlosknightiii 21 день тому +1

    Just bought the game last week and I have been very much enjoying playing it but was hoping for some improvements to be on their way. Then I saw this today! Thank you Toplitz for a substantial update, very happy with your work and your attention to detail and making the game more fun to play. Huge fan and excited for future features and to continue supporting your company.

  • @oneeyedplayer
    @oneeyedplayer 3 дні тому

    I picked this game up on it's release (early access) thinking combat was non-existent. Now I'm clearly seeing the devs vision. I'll pick it up again soon!

  • @brennus1210
    @brennus1210 20 днів тому +5

    As this game takes place in the Sengoku Period and we can basically forge samurai armor (I don't know if we can forge a Kabuto) the game could randomly generate Nobunaga's samurai or ashigarus trying to annex our fief and giving us reason to always improve our village.

    • @toplitzproductions8664
      @toplitzproductions8664  17 днів тому +2

      We will likely see heavier armour like Tōsei gusoku added at a later point.

    • @TheGhost-7002
      @TheGhost-7002 16 днів тому +3

      @@toplitzproductions8664 But what about enemy armies? The sengoku period is known for being a horrible era of war. You should be worried about getting too strong, as you dont want to get into eyesight of larger clans, who only seek to build up their empires. There should be a system where similar to realm divide in Shogun 2, if you get too powerful, you could catch the eye of an enemy like Nobunaga, or Takeda Shingen, or Uesugi Kenshin. Perhaps each have their own style of war, and different systems of how they may treat you when defeated.

    • @brennus1210
      @brennus1210 15 днів тому

      @@toplitzproductions8664 This will be fire, my brother 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

    • @brennus1210
      @brennus1210 15 днів тому +1

      @@TheGhost-7002 This guy get the point 👆🏻

    • @mateo_sid
      @mateo_sid День тому

      @@TheGhost-7002 that might be out of the scope of the game, it's survival game with some combat mechanic, not grand strategy...

  • @CptEddyPrice
    @CptEddyPrice 15 днів тому +1

    With new combat I might give it a try! Looks cool

  • @tonypat3215
    @tonypat3215 21 день тому +3

    I can believe this is a mod for mount and blade kudos good work

    • @kubilaysahin5253
      @kubilaysahin5253 18 днів тому

      for that it would be nice to have some npc companions along

  • @DmitryFadeiev
    @DmitryFadeiev 22 дні тому +4

    See you in the game! 🙌

  • @danieljamesproductions
    @danieljamesproductions 19 днів тому

    Just bought the game this weekend and already loving it. Keep up the good work!

  • @JProtography
    @JProtography 19 днів тому

    Damn, game has come a long way since I checked in on it a while ago. With this combat update I' m about to purchase it right now and give it a run! Great work team

  • @ToM.7.7.7
    @ToM.7.7.7 22 дні тому +3

    thanks to the devs :) I'm indeed very excited! \o/

  • @kooltube100
    @kooltube100 10 днів тому

    don't own the game yet but eagerly waiting for it to develop futher. it's honestly looking really fun!

  • @wakinpuyat
    @wakinpuyat 9 днів тому

    Very interesting! Aesthetic and movement reminds me of Outward, in a good way! Will definitely look out for this game.

  • @brennus1210
    @brennus1210 22 дні тому +17

    PLEAAAASE, BRING TO CONSOLES.

  • @neoachilleos6891
    @neoachilleos6891 17 днів тому

    I NEVER expected this game to have detailed combat (i honestly thought the combat would be terrible) but this looks AMAZING i love it! i bought the game to support the devs but i don't play it cause i never play early access so that i don't get bored before the full release but these new updates are EXTREMELY tempting

  • @evoandy
    @evoandy 16 днів тому

    This is my favorite dynasty game. I would love to see similar combat dynamics in medieval too.

  • @CodeBlue18
    @CodeBlue18 20 днів тому

    I'm very excited for every new update to the game! I've put all my hope in indie studios to make a believable game set in medieval Japan. Keep up the good work, this update convinced me to purchase the game!

  • @RedD12gaming
    @RedD12gaming 22 дні тому

    That's awesome improvement, especially the combat!!🤯

  • @OGCMayne
    @OGCMayne 20 днів тому

    Now that the combat is getting a rework it would be really cool to see the armor customization get a huge update. Maybe get some dying stations to change the lace color and clothing volors and patterns, even the wrappings on the sword. Alongside that it would be cool to get a lacquer oriented workstation to change the look of the metal itself. That way you can make what is a storied set of armor and weapon for your storied leader and his warriors.

  • @somekriegsoldier2561
    @somekriegsoldier2561 22 дні тому +1

    Soulslite? I love it. I´ll test combat right now. It´s the first time I´m happy to see a change from the Mediaval dinasty formula (almost perfect to me)

    • @toplitzproductions8664
      @toplitzproductions8664  22 дні тому +1

      Thank you! Just a quick note: this is still the beta version, and the final combat system will be available with the 1.0 release later this year. Enjoy!

  • @drtrevelisek9924
    @drtrevelisek9924 21 день тому

    Looks like your making the right kinds of changes. Keep it up.

  • @schnorpel
    @schnorpel 22 дні тому

    Update looks awesome. Can't wait to play later.

  • @xDiranx
    @xDiranx 19 днів тому

    Seeing update videos like dis makes me promote the game to my friends

  • @22jLee
    @22jLee 7 днів тому

    I would really like to see NPC raids and making use for defense buildings....

  • @-shiroyasha-8009
    @-shiroyasha-8009 11 днів тому

    Suggestion now that combat is getting updated, new weapons and stances would be nice but all in all good work on the update keep it up!!

  • @djdjhxsj4140
    @djdjhxsj4140 16 днів тому

    Thank you for adding this souls style of combat..Certainly makes action lot more enjoyable..

  • @sometimes1
    @sometimes1 21 день тому

    Never heard of this game, looks incredibly good!!!

  • @random2829
    @random2829 21 день тому

    Thank you for taking a great game and making it even better!

  • @fadlanibrahim9866
    @fadlanibrahim9866 18 днів тому

    Woow, it got a good combat system.
    Finally!

  • @dereisenprinz
    @dereisenprinz 10 днів тому +1

    Hello @ToplitzProductions :-D What about a Nintendo Switch release for Medieval Dynasty and Sengoku Dynasty? I can't wait to see the next update for Medieval Dynasty... Please, stay healthy! :-D

    • @toplitzproductions8664
      @toplitzproductions8664  10 днів тому +1

      Hello! At this time, the Sengoku Dynasty console release hasn't been confirmed yet, but we're eager to bring it to consoles in the future. Stay tuned for updates! No Switch release for Medieval Dynasty. Sorry :)

    • @dereisenprinz
      @dereisenprinz 10 днів тому +1

      @@toplitzproductions8664 I wish there will be a switch release somewhere in the future...

  • @TheGhost-7002
    @TheGhost-7002 16 днів тому

    Some suggestions, chances are you’ve already gotten these, or are actively considering/working on them, but I just needed to say it.
    1.) Since this is The Sengoku Jidai, “The Age of the Country at War”, later on I would love to see enemy clans try to annex or pillage your territory. If possible, they progressively get stronger. So the stronger you are, the stronger your enemies will be. For example, you could at first just face a few raids from unarmored bandits. Then it advances to bandits with armoured ronin amongst them (similar to the ones you see in Akira Kurosawa’s Seven Samurai) Next level, cavalry raiders. Then it advances to a minor clan. Then there can just be a period where its just you and this one clan trading blows, until the next level where a Major clan plans to seize your territory. This clan could be fictional, or to make it more immersive and fun, it could be the forces of a famous warlord of the Sengoku Period. Such as Oda Nobunaga, Uesugi Kenshin, Takeda Shingen, Hojo Ujiyasu, etc. Depending on which clan you are facing, you may have to change how you fight. For example, you could expect to face the Cavalry of the Takeda, and make preparations for that, training expensive, elite and time consuming, Samurai spearmen to face them. But instead, you face the guns of Oda Nobunaga, and your strategy now becomes pointless, as you are outmatched by their range, which causes all your hard-work to get annihilated by their gunners. Perhaps if you’re defeated, depending on who you face, the penalty may be different. For example, Uesugi Kenshin may spare your village and simply take some loot. Whilst the forces of Oda Nobunaga may devastate it. If you guys actually pulled off a system like this, that would definitely bring more people in, as that has been one of the main things missing that is keeping people from playing.
    2.) Make Spears the go-to melee weapon by any means necessary. There are tons of games such as bannerlord that have a variety of weapons, but EVERY SINGLE TIME, spears are practically useless. This annoys me as spears, throughout human history, have often been the main melee weapon. The Sengoku Period is famous for the advancement in Pike and Shot warfare. The spear is known as the main melee weapon of the Samurai. So to have the spear be sidelined for the sword AGAIN, would be painful. So I personally, and im sure others would agree as well, would love to see spears buffed. Perhaps, a way to make it realistic is making it so that Trust attacks cannot be blocked, only dodged. This way, if you have a sword, you may be more cautious of the range of the spear (As it is in real life). The only way you can engage a spearman with a shorter weapon is by basically chipping away at them, running in when you see a mistake. This means, that only the most skilled swordsman can best a spearman. I feel that the AI should also have levels. For example, a peasant should be more hesitant, attack less, barely notice a gap or mistake. But a Samurai should be skilled, shouldn’t be as jumpy, wouldnt fall for feint attacks as much, does his own feint attacks, take full advantage of a mistake made by you. That makes Samurai a legitimate threat to you in a fight, but off course, they can just as easily be picked apart at range. So Gunners/Archers should be used to target elite troops before engaging them in melee.
    3.) Variety in armour and weapons, this I believe you guys anyways have planned, but I just needed to add it. Cause otherwise the top two dont make any sense. My main complaint is the lack of helmets.
    4.) I’m curious if you guys have a historical advisor, if so, who? Would love to know.
    I really hope you consider these suggestions. Because, these are the things I feel is missing from this game, and keeping a lot of Japanese History buffs from playing. Thanks.

    • @luchomedina3276
      @luchomedina3276 15 днів тому

      This is Kind of a complete other game lol

    • @TheGhost-7002
      @TheGhost-7002 15 днів тому

      @@luchomedina3276 Just things that come to mind when thing of a Sengoku-Jidai based game

    • @toplitzproductions8664
      @toplitzproductions8664  10 днів тому

      Thank you for your feedback and really cool ideas! There will be more weapons and armors with 1.0 release.

    • @TheGhost-7002
      @TheGhost-7002 10 днів тому

      @@toplitzproductions8664 But have you considered adding an invading force or threat? Thats one of the main things I and many other Japanese History Buffs are waiting for. :)

  • @justanotherredbeard4439
    @justanotherredbeard4439 22 дні тому +1

    A question: there's reference in the game to a burnt-down manor of the Shogudai, but I haven't yet found it. Has it been implemented?

  • @ASTIGINGTUBE
    @ASTIGINGTUBE 10 днів тому

    Can u make the new combat system to be also applied on Medieval Dynasty? that would be great

  • @raeven63
    @raeven63 22 дні тому

    Thanks for the update! It looks great!

  • @otakugamingtech531
    @otakugamingtech531 15 днів тому

    some players focus in economy than combat, if we leaders can arm our people and command them to clear bandit camps or hire some mercenaries, can be very good for the game

  • @grandmasteryoda6717
    @grandmasteryoda6717 15 днів тому

    Wishlisted this game. Will probably check it out once there's a sale.
    edit: Actually, just saw that this game doesn't currently support the Steam Deck. I'll get it once that's worked on.

    • @toplitzproductions8664
      @toplitzproductions8664  14 днів тому

      As far as we know, the development team plans to tackle it at a later point.

  • @eduardjohnmontecillo7956
    @eduardjohnmontecillo7956 20 днів тому

    amazing added content!

  • @rebeccaray3648
    @rebeccaray3648 2 дні тому

    Need to put it on the xbox!!!!!

  • @KenMaerran
    @KenMaerran 22 дні тому

    Great update as always. Might be going into Medieval Dynasty territory... :)

  • @bolstercouch6080
    @bolstercouch6080 15 днів тому

    wow its better than medieval dynasty already!!!

  • @ryosama1988
    @ryosama1988 16 днів тому

    May I suggest having two sliders that adjusts Damage Given and Damage Receive. In Ghost of Tsushima, I really enjoy playing it on Lethal Mode.
    Oh, and I guess a Ranged Attack indicator (either via visual que or audible like in GoT) since I dont wanna get kill silently by Archers that I cant see 😂

  • @田中洋-d1w
    @田中洋-d1w 16 днів тому

    This is good. Are there Japanese maples and persimmon trees in the vegetation? In autumn, the mountains are dyed with the yellow of ginkgo trees and the red of Japanese maples, creating a beautiful scenery that could be the subject of a haiku poem. When the persimmon trees bear fruit, you can feel the fruiting season with your eyes.
    If there is an Inari Shrine, does that mean there are also foxes? . In Japan, there is an animal that is as beloved as the fox. It's a raccoon dog. If you haven't implemented it yet, please consider Tanuki.

  • @3dc891
    @3dc891 21 день тому

    absolutely kino, good stuff.

  • @7T_Primal_Wolf
    @7T_Primal_Wolf 21 день тому

    WOW!

  • @saulgoodman3258
    @saulgoodman3258 20 днів тому

    When will you guys optimise the game? I get low frames when there are a lot of buildings in my settlement

    • @toplitzproductions8664
      @toplitzproductions8664  10 днів тому

      It's heavily optimized at the moment. Did you check the minimum requirements?

  • @ausrys100
    @ausrys100 21 день тому

    Uuuuuh looks really good , is enemies attacks your village to steal your food and kill your people ? So maybe in future we need to build walls around to protect them oh my if you manage to make that I think a lot people like Reid mechanic in games it’s give bigger porpoise to be a great leader

    • @toplitzproductions8664
      @toplitzproductions8664  17 днів тому

      Not promising anything, but you will likely have to deal with the bandits. One way or another. ;-)

  • @bagusmuhamadilham3796
    @bagusmuhamadilham3796 22 дні тому

    dang!! awesome

  • @j.c1789
    @j.c1789 11 днів тому

    How do you get the pauldrons for the armor ?

  • @TheReaperOfChess
    @TheReaperOfChess 17 днів тому

    is this online/have pvp? could be the new conan exiles all of us vets are wanting/ let me know if there is or if there is plans to do so. coop or pvp etc. I used to do videos on that game and had quite the audience of it. If you have a demo or key for me to try and review i would love to do it!

  • @DRIFTPRO113
    @DRIFTPRO113 22 дні тому +1

    super Mise a jour merci l'equipe qui boss fort !

  • @GwentheShieldmaiden
    @GwentheShieldmaiden 22 дні тому

    Wow, I'm impressed by the amount of new additions and improvements that this update brings! Very excited to test these out 🤩 Thank you dev team for this great overview, and all the hard work

  • @budgetman999
    @budgetman999 6 днів тому

    i need to drink a water in game

  • @ricardotraldifonseca9368
    @ricardotraldifonseca9368 15 днів тому

    Niiiceeeeeee

  • @luchomedina3276
    @luchomedina3276 15 днів тому

    Nice Update, just replay it but can't still make to produce ICE on the mining building, it says I need the ICE SOURCE so far there is only ice in the lake that I have been able to find but I can't find the way to produce it in the mining building. And now Sake needs ICE? Now the most productive way of get sake is to buy it or buy the fermented mix just to distill it.
    And can you do something with the AutoSave, it keep saving and saving. Over 5 hours of playing it Just over a GB all the saved Files.

    • @toplitzproductions8664
      @toplitzproductions8664  14 днів тому

      Ice is required to cool the rice mash. Production numbers will likely see adjustments because balancing is ongoing.

  • @gtone339
    @gtone339 16 днів тому

    You guys need to bring this over to PS5! More sales for ya!

  • @RedD12gaming
    @RedD12gaming 20 днів тому

    Please add parkour elements later or at least one day.

  • @Tarellion
    @Tarellion 22 дні тому +1

    I just want animals.
    If anime based in the feudal era can have cows and chickens on the streets, why can't a game based on the same?

  • @Flankymanga
    @Flankymanga 13 днів тому

    Guys when these updates drop do i have to start the game from beginning or are my saves preserved and I can start using the new features?

    • @toplitzproductions8664
      @toplitzproductions8664  12 днів тому +1

      We recommend starting a new game after each major update. However, save games should be compatible since Kintsugi, but may need adjustments (like re-building a structure or setting up production again).

    • @Flankymanga
      @Flankymanga 12 днів тому

      @@toplitzproductions8664 thank you and good work!

  • @Walesi-B
    @Walesi-B 21 день тому

    there is one thing breaking the game, optimization. i cant play with my friends because multiplayer is lagging, is it temporary or should i upgrade my pc?

  • @LAZYCUTX
    @LAZYCUTX 19 днів тому

    IN LATE 2024 WE CAN CLOSE THE DOOR ! GOOD BYE MOSQUETO !

  • @mauridivi355
    @mauridivi355 21 день тому

    Thank you for not including the Italian language this time too. You are unique!

  • @panzaraza77
    @panzaraza77 19 днів тому

    NGL The improved production system hyped me more new combat system. Not saying that new combat system is bad or anything, im hyped for it it too but old production system was clunky as hell 😅

    • @toplitzproductions8664
      @toplitzproductions8664  17 днів тому

      Yes, the new production system is a bit more harmonised and you can manufacture things in a purposeful way.

  • @To0SpoOky
    @To0SpoOky 5 днів тому

    CAN WE RECRUIT NPC FOR COMBAT

  • @cammednslammed
    @cammednslammed 15 днів тому

    please tell me this will eventually come to xbox

    • @toplitzproductions8664
      @toplitzproductions8664  14 днів тому

      Unfortunately, we cannot answer this right now. But, we hope it will come to consoles.

  • @Flasharrow2324
    @Flasharrow2324 20 днів тому

    Will this game come to console?

  • @hilennesantos6605
    @hilennesantos6605 21 день тому

    Tell me this is coming to console some time soon?!!

  • @brennus1210
    @brennus1210 22 дні тому

    Can we craft a Kabuto?

  • @CWFpresentes
    @CWFpresentes 21 день тому +1

    Multiplayer????

  • @thetinestavenger9863
    @thetinestavenger9863 19 днів тому

    are you a one man army do you have some help fighting off bandits from NPC?

    • @toplitzproductions8664
      @toplitzproductions8664  19 днів тому

      Some bandits are easy to tackle, for some you will likely need some skill to counter their attacks, especially if they outnumber you.

  • @Pardogad
    @Pardogad 21 день тому

    SuuuuuuUUUUUU
    When for xbox X?

  • @SelfTurkey
    @SelfTurkey 13 днів тому

    Sexy war.

  • @saintsaintantonius2459
    @saintsaintantonius2459 21 день тому

    XBOX yet?!

    • @toplitzproductions8664
      @toplitzproductions8664  19 днів тому +1

      Let us complete the PC version first. But we definitely would love to see a console version.

    • @saintsaintantonius2459
      @saintsaintantonius2459 19 днів тому

      @@toplitzproductions8664 sweet! Also Wild West dynasty!

  • @Boris-Dresden
    @Boris-Dresden 21 день тому

    i tried the game months ago but it made me sick :(
    i do not know what was the problem but first i had light head pain and dizzy head after continued to play it i felt i need to throw up so because of this i refundend the game. If it was fixed, i would totaly love to play this game. Mostly very old games are the only ones that i am not able to watch others play or to play them myself like example old dooms and old star wars dark forces game. Bit this game does not look like this kind of games so no clue...

    • @toplitzproductions8664
      @toplitzproductions8664  21 день тому

      Sorry to hear that. You can try switching the view to another perspective.

  • @indeedgaminghere401
    @indeedgaminghere401 18 днів тому +1

    I feel like “Souls-Like” is just a buzz word now, this combat is nothing like Souls besides the fact that you can dodge lmao

    • @toplitzproductions8664
      @toplitzproductions8664  10 днів тому

      Light and strong attacks, parrying, and dodging-it's not just about button-mashing, but mastering timing and technique. That's what defines a 'souls-like' experience, and it was a major inspiration for us.

    • @indeedgaminghere401
      @indeedgaminghere401 10 днів тому

      @@toplitzproductions8664 If that was a major inspiration for ya'l, that's cool. But Souls games didn't invent those mechanics, they weren't the first to implement them nor are they unique to their games. Light and heavy attacks and dodging had been a thing before them, after them and along side them in different ways. And parrying in those games is probably one of the most under used mechanics in the game. Your combat looks nothing like a Souls games, it looks more like Rise of the Ronin. Doesn't look like it handles like it at all. So it comes off as just a buzz word.

  • @user-sk1rl1un6c
    @user-sk1rl1un6c 18 днів тому

    ps5?

  • @vladaking91
    @vladaking91 21 день тому

    Now it looks so much better but please add character creation,simple like changing face and hair and color option for that... nothing special

  • @KingSnake420
    @KingSnake420 16 днів тому

    Needs PVP

  • @dariomadeo8806
    @dariomadeo8806 22 дні тому

    Ps4 ?

  • @loneshooter7286
    @loneshooter7286 21 день тому +2

    Lost me at souls like. Not everyone like anything souls like.

    • @eldwinartarian2350
      @eldwinartarian2350 20 днів тому

      Souls-lite not like

    • @owomushi_vr
      @owomushi_vr 20 днів тому

      Thank you souls like I would have avoided playing
      ​@@eldwinartarian2350

    • @toplitzproductions8664
      @toplitzproductions8664  10 днів тому

      It's just an inspiration for the combat; you can completely skip it if you want.

  • @jp_4g646
    @jp_4g646 15 днів тому

    are we going ot be able to create our own army and seige others settlements or our settlement getting invaded

  • @Kamarov134
    @Kamarov134 22 дні тому +8

    Still no farm animals? sad.

    • @toplitzproductions8664
      @toplitzproductions8664  22 дні тому +4

      No, not yet.

    • @Kamarov134
      @Kamarov134 22 дні тому

      @@toplitzproductions8664 so there is a hope at least 😅🫣

    • @xerendil
      @xerendil 22 дні тому +5

      Mainly because farm animals were not nearly as relevant as crops in medieval Japanese farming.

    • @田中洋-d1w
      @田中洋-d1w 16 днів тому

      Buddhism prohibits the unnecessary killing of animals, so cows were bred to plow the fields and were valued as a valuable labor force. It is said that cows and horses were rarely eaten, and wild boars were not even domesticated. At that time, the Japanese people obtained their protein through hunting and fishing. Japan, like other countries, bred hunting dogs and used them as hunting partners.
      If I'm wrong, I hope someone will correct me.

    • @Kamarov134
      @Kamarov134 16 днів тому +1

      @@田中洋-d1w partially true. They can eat meat during winter time. Japan had horses, cattle, and chicken - but did not consume them, they were bred for transport, farming, or to obtain eggs. Japan had actually banned eating meat until about 1872. The 1,200 year ban on meat consumption was started after Buddhism arrived in Japan during 6th century. Emperor Tenmu issued the first official ban in 675 A.D., which banned the consumption of beef, horse, dog, chicken, and monkey during the height of farming season in April to September. The ban expanded over the years and truly became a taboo after the failed Mongol invasions, which Japanese attributed to divine intervention. But, even before the ban, meat wasn’t essential part of the Japanese diet. Japan’s staple protein diet was always fish, plant-based protein, and other seafood. However, Japanese did consume more meat before the ban, and historical evidence suggests that consumption of meat never completely went away (old recipes and culinary tradition of meat preparation did get lost though). Often meat dish is disguised as “medicine” and served - beef pickled in sake and medicinal herbs. However, dolphin and whale was commonly eaten as they were considered fish. Taboo was especially strong on four-legged animals. In fact devs can add them for a better gameplay.