We now have
an official press release to accompany the
new teaser trailer
from Flying Hog Studios' upcoming
Shadow Warrior reboot, offering new
details on the project. They confirm that the game is coming to PCs this fall,
adding that a "next-generation" (*hic*) console release will come next year. We
also have
some screenshots and a fact sheet with new details on the game, saying:
"Blending the viciously over-the-top gunplay of its predecessor with the elegant
precision of the powerful katana, Shadow Warrior is an imaginative take on the
classic arcade-style shooter." Here's word on the story: "Shadow Warrior tells
the offbeat tale of Zilla Enterprise’s corporate shogun, Lo Wang, who is ordered
by his employer to track down and acquire a legendary blade known as the
Nobitsura Kage. Forced into a timeless battle, Lo Wang learns of the blade’s
connection to ancient gods from another realm, pushing our world to the brink of
destruction. Aided by Hoji, a banished spirit from this mysterious world, Lo
Wang must use a masterful combination of gun, blade, magic and wit to discover
the truth behind the demonic invasion and banish the encroaching forces back
into the darkness." Here's a feature list:
- Shadow Warrior Reborn– A bold new vision of the
cult classic Shadow Warrior, reimagined with a blend of modern design,
inventive combat mechanics, and a contemporary retelling of Lo Wang’s
comical rise to legend.
- Brutal Gunplay – Utilize every gun in your
formidable arsenal – from flashy revolvers and quad barrel shotguns to
explosive-tipped crossbow bolts and laser-guided rocket launchers – to stop
the invasion right in its demonic tracks.
- Elegant Swordplay – Unsheathe your legendary
katana to slice enemies apart with precisely targeted swings or unleash
fluid combos and special attacks to cut down hordes of enemies with one
swift blow.
- Powerful Magic– Call upon mystical powers to
protect yourself or paralyze your enemies and then use their own severed
heads and still beating hearts to pluck the life from your foes and bring
them to their knees.
- Variable Upgrade System - Augment weapons,
strengthen skills, and power-up magic through an upgrade system that rewards
the violent dismantling of foes and cold hard cash found throughout the
game.