Have sword, will (time) journey

D3Publisher, recognized for giving us titles like Onee Chanbara Origins and the Earth Protection Pressure sequence, has pulled again the curtain on its newest work for hack ‘n’ slash followers to get enthusiastic about. After dropping a quick teaser for the sport late final week, the writer launched the debut trailer for Samurai Maiden this morning. From developer Shade Inc., maybe finest recognized for Gun Gun Pixies and the Bullet Women franchise, the motion title places gamers answerable for Tsumugi Tamaori who, after falling asleep following her historical past lesson, wakes up in Sengoku-era Japan. It’s there she meets Nobunaga Oda, who items her a sacred sword she’ll must defeat undead mobs which have taken over the land. Tamaori could also be misplaced previously however she received’t be alone. Alongside the way in which, she’ll hook up with three ninjas from the Honnoji Temple to help her in her mission.

The three teammates will come in useful when gamers wish to unleash assaults utilizing the Gokage System – which mixes her sword abilities with their ninjutsu specialties – to assist combat by means of the hellish hordes. As the women journey collectively and develop their bonds, they’ll additionally acquire entry to particular skills that may be unlocked after they share a kiss, one thing that’s hinted on the finish of the trailer beneath. Earlier than you get too excited, consider this sport is rated “T” for Teen.

The trailer makes a ok first impression on me that I’ll need to maintain tabs on Samurai Maiden as we draw nearer to its launch date. I do know Shade Inc. won’t have essentially the most polished resume, nevertheless it doesn’t take that a lot for a hack ‘n’ slash to maintain me entertained.

Samurai Maiden will launch this winter for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Change, and PC through Steam.

CJ Andriessen

Simply what the web wants: one more white man writing about video video games.