Rise of the Kasai (2005)

Title: Rise of the Kasai

Year: 2005

Platform: PlayStation 2, PlayStation 4

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: BottleRocket Entertainment

Developer: Sony Computer Entertainment

Notes: Sequel to the Mark of Kri, with reports of tropes galore and the main character Rau being depicted as a barbarian. There is plenty of Māori imagery to be found in the concept art, scenery, and characters, as well as other “inspirational” appropriated cultures.

Images: Giant Bomb, Kenshiwestover, Let’s Play Archive