New type of action game - Asura's Wrath will seamlessly blend action and narrative and will adopt an episodic nature more akin to a TV drama series.
Relentless action - Asura's Wrath keeps placing gamers in tight situations and says 'now get out of that.'
What the ? - Unique enemies and planetary sized bosses will continually challenge players' expectations.
Innovative setting and story - Fusing Asian mythology with sci-fi Asura's Wrath's universe will be truly unique.
Collaboration with CyberConnect2 - Continues Capcom's strategy of partnering with the best developers to produce titles to complement its own internal projects.
Innovative setting and story that fuses Asian mythology with sci-fi to create a universe that is truly unique
Asura's Wrath seamlessly blends action with narrative adopting an episodic nature more akin to a TV drama series
Beat-em Up gameplay that places gamers in tight situations and that forces you to fight to survive
Play as Asura's rival Yasha and adopt a different playing style traveling at lightning fast speed across environments
A range of unique enemies and planetary sized bosses will continually challenge players' expectation"

Product Description

With unprecedented levels of dynamism?? drama and interaction?? Asura's Wrath will deliver a fresh take on the action gaming genre. Once a revered deity?? Asura was betrayed by his fellow gods and stripped of all his powers. Consumed by anger at the injustice he has suffered and swearing vengeance?? Asura discovers he can use this fury to his advantage and turn it against his enemies. Cue relentless action as Asura finds himself facing off against numerous unique enemies?? including planetary sized bosses?? unleashing devastating and visceral attacks. Asura's Wrath loses the traditional distinction between gameplay and cutscenes through seamless player controlled narrative. Simply put?? even in cinematic sequences the player can control Asura?? directly affecting the gameplay?? making Asura's Wrath a truly unique experience.

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Story

Long ago in the realm of Shinkoku?? eight deities known as "he Eight Guardian Generals" battled to protect civilization from a destructive force known only as Gohma. Asura was one of the most prominent of this group. During the victory celebration?? the Emperor of Shinkoku was assassinated in a sinister plot and the blame was placed on Asura. In the middle of the commotion?? Asura's wife was also murdered and his daughter kidnapped. With even his brother-in-law and rival Yasha turning against him?? Asura was banished from Shinkoku. Awoken by a voice after 12??000 years?? Asura vows revenge on all those who have betrayed him.

Asura rushing through a sci-fi setting in his 6-arm form in Asura's Wrath
Unleash the wrath of the demigod Asura on a divine conspiracy of traitors.
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Gameplay

With unprecedented levels of dynamism drama and interaction Asura's Wrath delivers a fresh take on the action gaming genre. Combining intense combat with a seamless player-controlled narrative Asura's Wrath introduces a brand new style of action game. Players will control Asura in a blend of action and cinematic sequences taking an active role in the gameplay direction.

Asura's Wrath finds Asura facing off against numerous distinct enemies including planetary sized bosses. Through a mix of range attacks and visceral close quarter action players will fill Asura's 'Burst Gauge' unleashing the full force of his rage and delivering devastating attacks on those who betrayed him. Asura's story of revenge is told through episodic gameplay taking the player on a journey of highs and lows and adopting a structure that is similar to a TV drama series.

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