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Unlike most action games where you can level up and acquire new abilities, Tsuchiya says, "Asura's fighting style will change according to the story. Asura's fighting styles are all predicated from the dramatic story or beats within the game. At certain points in the game, if Asura gets extremely angry, you might see him fight with six arms. At even later points in the game, Asura might get beat down and lose most of his arms." A playable demo of the game was released on [[Xbox Live]] and [[PlayStation Network]] on January 10, 2012.<ref>http://kotaku.com/5874815/experience-asuras-wrath-first+hand-today</ref> |
Unlike most action games where you can level up and acquire new abilities, Tsuchiya says, "Asura's fighting style will change according to the story. Asura's fighting styles are all predicated from the dramatic story or beats within the game. At certain points in the game, if Asura gets extremely angry, you might see him fight with six arms. At even later points in the game, Asura might get beat down and lose most of his arms." A playable demo of the game was released on [[Xbox Live]] and [[PlayStation Network]] on January 10, 2012.<ref>http://kotaku.com/5874815/experience-asuras-wrath-first+hand-today</ref> |
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The game has been positively received by the Japanese gaming magazine ''[[Famitsu]]''. The magazine gave the game scores of 10, 10, 9, and 9, each out of 10, adding up to a total of 38 out of 40.<ref>{{cite web|last=Gantayat|first=Anoop|title=Asura's Wrath and Naruto Generations Get High Marks in Famitsu|url=http://andriasang.com/comzyx/famitsu_scores/|publisher=Andriasang|accessdate=20 February 2012|date=2012-02-15}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 21:31, 20 February 2012
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| Developer(s) | CyberConnect2 |
| Publisher(s) | Capcom |
| Producer(s) | Kazuhiro Tsuchiya 土屋 和弘 |
| Engine | Unreal Engine 3 |
| Platform(s) | PlayStation 3 Xbox 360 |
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| Genre(s) | Action Beat 'em up |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Asura's Wrath (アスラズ ラース, Asurazu Rāsu) is an action video game collaboration[2] between CyberConnect2 and Capcom that was first announced at the Tokyo Game Show in 2010.[3] It is currently in development to be released in Japan and North America for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. It will be released on February 21, 2012 in North America and February 24, 2012 in Europe.
Plot
Asura was once one of the Eight Guardian Generals, 8 Godly warrior who fought to protect Heaven and Earth from a destructive force called the Gohma. Returning from a victorious battle, Asura was summoned to the Emperor's throne. But to his horror, Asura finds the Emperor has been murdered and he has been accused of the crime. After escaping vengeful imperial forces, Asura rushes home to protect his family only to find his beloved wife Durga dead and his daughter Mithra kidnapped. In his rage, Asura finds his former allies who have Mithra captive. As the demigod charges to save his child, Asura is repulsed by the god Deus, who reveals himself to be the Emperor's murderer so he can bring about what he calls "The Great Rebirth". Weakened by Deus' attacks, Asura is dropped over the edge of the platform and falls to Earth while swearing to exact his vengeance.
Twelve millenia later, Asura escapes from the depths of Naraka to find that his former comrades, now dubbed "The Seven Deities", have been using Mithra's power to amplify their own to god-like levels. During his quest for love and vengeance, Asura will confront and battle the forces of Heavens, packs of the Gohma, Divine Battleship fleets, and other tremendous obstacles. Sometime later in the story, Asura's old rival Yasha will see the wrong in the Deities ways and tries to help Asura in his battle.
Gameplay
Players take control of Asura, with each chapter in the game playing out like an episode of an anime series.[4] The game incorporates various gameplay elements, which require the player to build up a meter at the top of the screen which will allow them to activate a 'Burst' which allows them to progress through the story. Whilst the game mainly features cinematic sequences which feature quick time events, there are various different types of gameplay available. Examples include players fighting one on one against opponents, or dodging enemy fire in shoot 'em up sections.
Music
Episode 11 of the demo features the musical piece Symphony No. 9 (Dvořák) 4th movement, also known as New World Symphony.[5]
Development
According to the game's producer Kazuhiro Tsuchiya, "Asura's Wrath takes elements from Asian mythology and blends them with science fiction. In the game, Asura is a demigod fighting to reclaim his daughter from the deities who kidnapped her and banished him from earth."[6]
Unlike most action games where you can level up and acquire new abilities, Tsuchiya says, "Asura's fighting style will change according to the story. Asura's fighting styles are all predicated from the dramatic story or beats within the game. At certain points in the game, if Asura gets extremely angry, you might see him fight with six arms. At even later points in the game, Asura might get beat down and lose most of his arms." A playable demo of the game was released on Xbox Live and PlayStation Network on January 10, 2012.[7]
Reception
The game has been positively received by the Japanese gaming magazine Famitsu. The magazine gave the game scores of 10, 10, 9, and 9, each out of 10, adding up to a total of 38 out of 40.[8]
References
- ^ http://www.computerandvideogames.com/335180/asuras-wrath-delayed-to-march/
- ^ Yoon, Andrew (2010-09-15). "Video proof: Asura's Wrath is crazy". Joystiq. Retrieved 2011-09-17.
- ^ Name (required) (2010-09-15). "Capcom Announces 3 New Major Titles Incl 1 New IP « OXCGN – Breathing Life Into Gaming". Oxcgn.com. Retrieved 2011-09-17.
- ^ Captivate 2011: Asura's Wrath
- ^ segment of the demo where the music is used.
- ^ Asura's Wrath
- ^ http://kotaku.com/5874815/experience-asuras-wrath-first+hand-today
- ^ Gantayat, Anoop (2012-02-15). "Asura's Wrath and Naruto Generations Get High Marks in Famitsu". Andriasang. Retrieved 20 February 2012.