Now, I'm usually pretty informed when it comes to video game news, but for some reason I have never heard, or read, a single bit of information on this game until today. What game am I talking about you ask? Well, its called El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron. You've never heard of it either? Then take a look at these trailers and read some of my thoughts after the jump.
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Still with me? So, from what I've read it looks like El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron is a 3D action/adventure game for the Xbox 360 and PS3, that is being developed by Sawaki Takeyasu and Masato Kimura. Not ringing any bells? Well, to jog your memory, these are the masterminds responsible for bringing us Devil May Cry, Okami and Viewtiful Joe, and by looking at these two trailers it seems they are not shying away from adding a touch of their previous games into El Shaddai. The cell shading from Okami and Viewtiful Joe, coupled with a new twist on Devil May Cry's combat are clearly apparent, but its the story and atmosphere of El Shaddai that really have me intrigued.
I ain't the devil, yet.
The gameplay will consist of a mix between 3D combat/exploration and 2D platforming. As of right now, there will be no visible HUD on the screen and your damage taken will be indicated by the condition of your armor, in other words, less armor = less health. Your main weapon, and only weapon I know of, is something called the arch and will apparently be leveled up as you progress through the game. From the trailer the combat looks like it will be a lot of fun and hopefully the platforming will be just as good. I just can't wait for a demo or something so I can get my hands on it.
Lucifel called, he wants his denim jeans back.
Well, that's pretty much all I know about El Shaddai at the moment. After reading about this game and watching these trailers I just can't help but be excited. The story is extremely intriguing, the art style looks amazing and the the little I've seen of the gameplay has me hooked. I don't know when this game is being released or if its release date has even been announced, but from what I've seen this looks like it is going to be a unique and fresh experience, and I can't wait for it to come out.
So, what do you guys think of El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron? (Man that's a mouth full)
Thursday, June 24, 2010
This game is beautiful. The graphic style is a little bit different from the normal 3D animation, I guess it is a mixture of cell shading or something? Add that to pile of games I need to buy.
I believe it is a full retail game, but I could be wrong. Yeah, Forgotten Gamer, I believe it is some kind of mixture of cell shading. Looking back at my post, it almost reminds me more of the Prince of Persia 2008 art style more than anything else.
LOL DENIM JEANS.
Oooh, I can't wait for this game. I actually saw the trailer for this game on Gametrailers. It's pretty spiffy. Graphics are good, but hopefully the story line ain't too shabby either.
Ce jeu a été annoncé autour de l'industrie de jeu vidéo pour tout à fait pendant quelque temps particulièrement en France, il a semblé avoir reblanchi d'E3' ; vaste rangée de s de bas de page. Je ne peux pas attente de ce que ce jeu a dans le magasin. Il est un du dessus la plupart des beaux jeux dans E3.
Well, isn't this a treat for the religious?