Overview
- Team Ninja Head Fumihiko Yasuda and Development Producer Masaaki Yamagiwa share new details with Xbox Wire about what’s to come. Garyu: Death Dynasty.
- Garyu: Death Dynasty is poised to deliver an epic, action-packed Souls-like experience.
- Garyu: Death Dynasty Now available for pre-order on the Xbox storeIt will also begin day one on Xbox Game Pass on March 3, 2023.
It was revealed that it received outstanding recognition at the Microsoft and Bethesda Games Showcase. Garyu: Death Dynasty It blew us away with its unique blend of supernatural elements and wild swordsmanship. Both features are what you’d expect from master game craftsman Fumihiko Yasuda.Ninja Gaiden, Nio) and Masaaki Yamagiwa (Bloodborne, tokyo jungle).
Coming to Xbox Series X|S on Day One on Xbox Game Pass on March 3, 2023, Garyu: Death Dynasty seeks to deliver an epic, action-packed soul-like experience that tells the story of a militia fighting for survival in a world that blends dark fantasy with classic Chinese Three Kingdoms settings. A fighting system inspired by Chinese martial arts swordsmanship, switching between attack-based and defense-based attacks, with a fighting style inspired by his five elements of Chinese medicine (Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water) and use them to fight. All kinds of demons and scary creatures inspired by mythology.
We had the chance to speak with Yasuda and Yamagiwa to find out more about this sensational looking game. Wo-Long: Fallen Dynasty‘s unique setting, approach to creating challenging (but fair) combat mechanics, and more.
Thank you for your time today. Garyu: Death DynastyFor Xbox fans unfamiliar with your work, could you introduce yourself to our readers and briefly talk about the games you’ve worked on?
Yasuda: This is Yasuda (Fumihiko), the head of Team Ninja. I am also the producer of this game. I have worked on many games in which people are cut with swords. Ninja Gaiden When Nio As a series, director and/or producer.
Yamagiwa: This is Masaaki Yamagiwa from Team Ninja.is a development producer of Garyu: Death Dynasty. Previously as a producer at SIE, Bloodborne When tokyo jungle.
Can you tell us a little more about the heroes we play? Wo-Long: Fallen Dynasty? like Niois he inspired by a historical or folklore hero?
Yasuda: The main character is an unknown militiaman who is not mentioned in history. Since this game is based on history, we decided to use original protagonists who do not have specific characters from history or lore. This minimizes the restrictions that would normally be imposed on situations and presentations, and allows you to account for relationships with various warlords. It is a Sangokushi that appears in Sangokushi, and it is easier to draw the appearance of the main character who fights a fierce battle.
Garyu: Death Dynasty described as the spiritual successor to Nio series. Do you think that description accurately represents the gameplay we can expect? Wallon?
Yasuda: In terms of team ninja-like difficulty and fierce battles, I think this game will live up to that expectation. Other than that, the time and place are different, so I think the biggest difference from the game is the action, in addition to the art style and the world view of the game. Nio While samurai action Wallon is a Chinese martial arts action game, so there are big differences in the system and the feeling of playing each game.
What is your approach to fighting in Garyu: Death DynastyWhat will the Chinese martial arts experience here feel like for players? Are there other martial arts influences that we look forward to experiencing?
Yasuda: of Garyu: Death DynastySince there is no concept of stamina and there is a deflection that can instantly switch between offense and defense, it is designed to allow you to see high-paced battles and constant switching between offense and defense. The enemies are very strong and less alert, so I think you can enjoy more aggressive battles.
What made you decide to tell a story in a dark fantasy-themed version of Sangokushi? Is this something you’ve wanted to do for a while?
Yasuda: When I was thinking about the next developments in the Ninjatai and Nioh series, I was thinking of a world that wasn’t ‘Japan during the Warring States period’, but I personally really like the stories of warlords from the Sangokushi, so it was chaotic. The concept is a dark action RPG set in the Three Kingdoms period.Combining thousands of years of Chinese legends, a visual style from the Eastern Han Dynasty, an overwhelming scale of maps, and Chinese martial arts-based tempo and strategic combat, a new title, and that’s what we started working on. is the way Wallon.
Music plays an integral role in setting the tone of the culture behind the game, as well as the atmosphere of this dark fantasy world you’re creating. Can you talk about the creative journey that brought the elements of these instruments to life? Garyu: Death Dynasty?
Yamagiwa: We use traditional Chinese instruments such as the erhu to create the perfect music for the game. On top of that, the military commander’s battle music is based on the theme of the life and personality of the military commander, and not only decides the direction of the entire song, but also arranges and arranges the theme. Emphasized in combat and other situations.
What are some of the games that inspire and influence your designs? Garyu: Death Dynasty?
Yamagiwa: I referred to dark fantasy titles such as. dark soul Since the game is based on Sangokushi and China, I went through trial and error to find out what kind of visuals I wanted. In addition to the game, I also drew inspiration from various references such as Chinese movies and historical records to create the chi, demons, and other elements that make up this game.
For players who may be unfamiliar with the genre, the approach to combat and world exploration Garyu: Death Dynasty Which resonates most with them and hopefully makes it harder to put down the controller?
Yasuda: It’s not an easy game, but we want you to experience an overwhelming sense of accomplishment after overcoming difficult situations through trial and error. To that end, the game must not be absurd, it must be fair and have a high degree of freedom, so we are particular about keeping the “ninja feeling” that Team Ninja is particular about.
We would like to thank Fumihiko Yasuda and Masaaki Yamagiwa for taking the time to talk with us about future games. Wo-Long: Fallen Dynasty Xbox Series X|S is now available for pre-order on the Xbox Store. Waryuu dynasty will also begin day one on Xbox Game Pass on March 3, 2023. For the latest news about your favorite Xbox games, follow Xbox Wire here.
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Digital Deluxe Edition
Koei Tecmo America
$84.99
Pre-order privilege: Suzaku Armor of Garyu Destruction Early purchase privilege: Garyu Destruction Hyaku Tiger Armor *Added as a limited-time privilege if you purchase the game by March 16, 2023 *This content will be purchased at a later date. Set contents: ・Garyuu: Death Dynasty (main game) ・Digital Art Book ・Digital Mini Soundtrack ・Season Pass (Additional DLC “Battle of Nakahara” “Koto Conqueror” “Keikyo Disturbance” “Season Pass Bonus Seiryu Armor” Release dates for DLC included in the Season Pass are subject to change. DLC “Battle of Nakahara” Scheduled to be delivered in June 2023 DLC “Conqueror of Koto” Scheduled to be delivered in September 2023 DLC “Keijo Doran” Scheduled to be delivered in December 2023 *About digital art book and digital mini soundtrack: Click here for characters A set of a digital art book containing art and landscape paintings, and a digital mini soundtrack containing part of the in-game music. From the depths of darkness, a dragon soars. A new dark fantasy Sangokushi action RPG from Team NINJA. 184 AD, Later Han China. The land is overcome with chaos and destruction. A long-standing dynasty is now crumbling. Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty is the dramatic and action-packed tale of an unnamed militia fighting for survival in his version of the Dark He fantasy of the Later Han dynasty where demons plague the Three Kingdoms. Using Chinese martial arts-based swordplay, players attempt to overcome their odds by fending off deadly creatures and enemy soldiers, awakening their true power from within. Wo Long refers to crouching dragons, as well as unknown heroes and greats. This is the story of the officers who later become heroes in an ‘unknown’ era, and also the story of the hero’s rise from ‘no man’. Note: This is the Digital Deluxe Edition of the game. The regular version will also be released at the same time. Note: Internet connection is required to use various content. Note: The Season Pass is also available as a standalone product. Please do not purchase multiple Season Passes. Note: Base game completion may be required to use some Season Pass content.
Garyu: Death Dynasty
Koei Tecmo America
$59.99
From the depths of darkness, a dragon soars. A new dark fantasy Sangokushi action RPG from Team NINJA. 184 AD, Later Han China. The land is overcome with chaos and destruction. A long-standing dynasty is now crumbling. Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty is the dramatic and action-packed tale of an unnamed militia fighting for survival in his version of the Dark He fantasy of the Later Han dynasty where demons plague the Three Kingdoms. Using Chinese martial arts-based swordplay, players attempt to overcome any odds by fending off deadly creatures and enemy soldiers, awakening their true power from within. Wo Long refers to crouching dragons, as well as unknown heroes and greats. This is the story of the officers who later become heroes in an “unknown” era, and also the story of the hero’s rise from “no man”. Note: Internet connection is required to use various content. NOTE: This is the regular version of the game. A digital deluxe version is also available.
