Capcom releases HD Remaster of Onimusha: Warlords

The much loved hack 'n' slash Capcom game "Onimusha: Warlords" is making a return on modern day hardware with an HD Remaster. The game is available for PlayStation 4 for Rs 1,664, Xbox One for Rs 1,660, PC for Rs 1,499 and Nintendo Switch. The remaster was handled by NeoBards, who also had a hand in the Devil May Cry HD Collection.



Released all the way back in 2001, the game became a favorite among many fans of the genre. It wasn't just the gameplay that impressed players, but also the story and the overall ambiance. With the remaster, the game now supports 16:9 aspect ration. Onimusha: Warlords also has a new soundtrack, improved controls with support for analogue sticks, high definition graphics and a new 'easy mode'.

For the uninitiated, the game's plot is set in the Sengoku period and players take control of two characters - Samanosuke Akechi and Kaede. They have to fight against the forces of Nobunaga Oda and save Princess Yuki.

While Onimusha is definitely a great game that will be experienced by many gamers for the first time with this remaster, the game has not aged too well. A remake would have been a great idea at a time like this. But I guess, Capcom had their hands full with another remake!

First-person hack n slash game City Of Brass to launch on May 4, 2018

Roguelite adventure game fans can look forward to the upcoming "Arabian Nights inspired" game 'City of Brass'. While the developer, Uppercut Games, would say that the game invokes an Arabian Nights feel in players, we certainly got some Prince Of Persia: The Sands Of Time vibes from it. The game has a similar middle eastern setting and skeletal mobs and sword fights, just in first-person instead of third-person. Also the team that developed this title consists of some folks who also worked on BioShock. The game will make its way to PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on May 4, 2018. You can buy the game on Steam right now, as part of Early Access, for Rs 619.

Set in a mythological metropolis undone by its love of gold, City of Brassfollows a cunning thief on a heist to obtain fabled treasure hidden in the heart of the opulent ruins. Armed with a bullwhip and blade, players will lash-and-slash their way through the legions of damned souls that haunt this legendary labyrinth while pilfering relics and other riches contained within its walls.

The rhythmic interplay between these tools gives the experience a fluid feeling as melee bleeds into movement. The versatile whip is used not only to disarm, trip, and stun enemies but allows players to swing to safety or obtain objects that otherwise would be out of reach. The whip also has the ability to turn City of Brass’ dangerous environment against itself. Players can wield it to manipulate hazards from a safe distance and spring deadly traps on unsuspecting enemies.

The game seems to have a lot of focus on creating a truly unique gameplay experience for all players with things like shifting streets that ensure no two playthroughs are ever the same and a Blessings & Burdens system, which can make the experience much easier or do quite the opposite. These optional modifiers can tweak everything from player health and damage output to item costs, ensuring City of Brass is tuned to everyone’s needs and desires. This system also extends to Mixer, Microsoft’s next generation streaming service, where viewers can interact with live-streamers by griefing them with additional enemy spawns or helping out with extra gold or healing items (talk about playing God!).

"City of Brass is a fast-paced hack-and-slash adventure leaping from the pages of Arabian Nights,” said Ed Orman, co-founder and designer, Uppercut Games, “We hope players will enjoy plundering the city for its treasures when the game launches this May.”

Will Hero from ZPLAY launched for Android and iOS

Leading mobile game publisher from China, ZPLAY, has released a new mobile game called 'Will Hero'. The game has a low poly art style with a splash of bright and vibrant colours. The gameplay however is heavy with hack n slash style action.

You can play the game for free on Andoid and iOS  devices.

When Princess gets in trouble, a REAL hero turns into unstoppable maul and makes his way with bombs, kicks and axe.

How to play:

• Dash, jump and fly
• Hack and slash until they all die
• Rise your tower into the sky
• Find all chests hidden in high

Features:

• 50 constellation
• 500 levels
• 4 exciting ranking modes
• Bright and vivid graphics
• Pleasant sound effect

Furi now on Nintendo Switch

French indie game studio The Game Bakers are pleased to confirm that their hit action game 'Furi' is available for the Nintendo Switch console today and the game comes complete with DLCs . The game has already been out of PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One and enjoyed great success.

Furi’s high-speed, dash-and-slash (and shoot) gameplay is set within a boss-rush structure, pitting the player against a series of intimidating enemies. The game features character design by 'Afro Samurai' creator Takashi Okazaki, and a highly acclaimed electronic soundtrack from a range of celebrated producers including Carpenter Brut, Danger and The Toxic Avenger.

Furi’s release on the Nintendo Switch console is entirely feature complete. The Nintendo Switch edition includes the boss roster-expanding “One More Fight” DLC, all improvements and updates previously added to the game’s Xbox One, PC and PlayStation 4 versions (including alternative controls mapping), and the option to speedrun its ultra-challenging Furier difficulty mode.

The Nintendo Switch edition of Furi is available digitally via the Nintendo eShop, priced at £17.99 / $19.99 / €19.99.

Participate in the For Honor dedicated server open testing and win bonuses, even if you do not own the game!

Ubisoft announced that all players, including those who do not own the game , can take part in the first 'Open Test' of the new For Honor dedicated servers infrastructure from December 14th at 13:00 UK time (6:30PM IST) to December 18th at 01:00 UK time (6:30AM IST) on all available platforms (Xbox One, PlayStation 4 & PC). The Open Test for dedicated servers is the next step in bringing the new online infrastructure to the game in 2018. Participants will also receive bonus in-game rewards based on their participation and can also be entered in a raffle to receive exclusive For Honor rewards.

The Open Test will take place on a custom test client fully relying on dedicated servers. Participants will be able to use the full roster of heroes in 1v1 Duel, 4v4 Dominion and 4v4 Tribute modes. Those who are interested in participating can pre-load the test client for free on all available platforms starting December 13th at 13:00 UK time. All in-game rewards earned from participation in the Open Test will be granted to the players’ main game accounts after the event, and will carry over for new players who purchase the main game. Full details on the rewards for participating in the Open Test can be found on the For Honor website: www.forhonorgame.com/opentest .

The transition to dedicated servers is an improvement eagerly awaited by fans and a major milestone in Ubisoft’s continued support on For Honor. Since the game’s launch, the development team has made over 30 updates to the game, including the release of six new Heroes, six new maps, new modes, ranked play, additional customisation options and more.

“The team has worked tirelessly on the implementation of dedicated servers, while at the same time reinforcing and improving the current online infrastructure. This has already led to a better online experience for our players,” said Stéphane Cardin, Senior Producer at Ubisoft. “By participating in our Open Test, players will help us deliver the best experience possible at the official launch.”

In For Honor players embody warriors of the three Great Factions – the bold Knights, the brutal Vikings and the deadly Samurai – fighting to the death on intense and believable melee battlefields. The Art of Battle, the game’s innovative combat system that puts players in total control of their warriors, allows them to utilise the unique skills and combat style of each hero to vanquish all enemies who stand in their way.