Push Square has published a mini review of Kusan: City of Wolves for PS5, a fast-paced top-down action game that draws heavy inspiration from the 2012 cult classic Hotline Miami. Players control a character named Jin through combat-heavy stages, gradually unlocking new moves and upgrades while facing a punishing difficulty curve that rewards skilful, stylish play. The review matters to fans of the genre as it positions the game as a demanding but satisfying alternative for those craving fast, brutal combat in the absence of a new Hotline Miami instalment.

The reviewer highlights an engaging upgrade system in which players install modules onto a grid-like panel to enhance Jin's abilities, such as increased ammo capacity or the power to parry projectiles, with the grid expandable using in-game currency. Combat starts simple with punches before expanding to parries, thrown daggers and a pistol, and performance is scored on speed, combos and variety at the end of each stage. However, the review notes flaws including a stiff and unclear parry window, occasionally rigid controls, and a narrative that is difficult to follow at times, despite praise for the stylish Blade Runner-meets-Beastars visual style and its Korean hip-hop-influenced soundtrack.