Following Soukaigi, Kikuta formed his own company, Sacnoth. He received funding from SNK, who would publish the Sacnoth titles upon their release. Kikuta had already decided upon a story, which had been brewing in his imagination for years. For the the gothic horror RPG Koudelka, Kikuta served as scenario writer, producer, and composer. Remarkably some of the composer's best songs were recorded during the hectic development. "Live Patience" is one of the most memorable of Kikuta's many excellent themes, and "Ubi Caritas et amor," a chamber piece sung in Latin, is a deeply impressive addition to the composer's diverse musical achievements.