Earlier today, Platinum Games shared a new gameplay trailer for World of Demons, its upcoming samurai-themed action game built for smartphones as a free-to-play title.
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World of Demons features a gorgeous Ukiyo-e style not too dissimilar from Okami - which is wonderful, considering Platinum Games was formed from some of the remnants of Clover Studio, the makers of Okami. It is scheduled to be released for iOS and Android devices sometime this summer. Those interested in trying it out can pre-register now.
Check out the debut gameplay trailer below:
We have plenty of details regarding the story and characters thanks to the official website:
Story
World of Demons takes place in a fantastical interpretation of medieval Japan in which the demonic Oni have taken over the human world. The previously docile Yokai, monsters from Japanese folklore, have been corrupted by the Oni and have begun attacking humans as well. Only brave Samurai dare to stand up to the threat of the Oni.
Characters
Onimaru
After the Oni killed his parents, Onimaru was kidnapped and raised by Oni from a young age to do their bidding. Now an adult, he has vowed to enact revenge on the Oni for what they have done by cleansing the human world of their plague…
Sayo
A shrine-maiden dedicated to protecting her family’s ancestral shrine, Sayo has left her shrine behind to search for the Oni who kidnapped her mother. After a chance meeting with Onimaru, she decides that following him on his journey is her best chance to find clues to her mother’s whereabouts.
Ibaraki Doji
Shuten Doji’s lover and most trusted lieutenant. Her face is obscured by a mask, hinting at a dark past. What, if any, connections does she have to the Samurai that are assembled against the Oni?
Features
Intense Samurai Action
Step into the shoes of multiple powerful Samurai as you experience World of Demons‘ world-class combat. Take direct control of your character and perform sword slashes, dodges, parries, and finishing moves. Call on your Yokai Minions to support you in battle with elemental buffs, attack spells, and support techniques. Use every tool at your disposal to defeat giant bosses and demonic Oni henchmen.
Innovative Game Play Modes
Show off your skills and upgrades in multiple game modes that cater to all types of players and obtain unique and compelling rewards from each. Defeat the Oni masters and save the world in the Skirmish story mode. Pick your strongest upgraded Yokai Minions and take on the other players to reach high rankings in the Yokai Showdown competitive arena mode. Once you are ready, pick other players’ Samurai to join you in taking on the strongest bosses the game has to offer in the cooperative Samurai Stronghold mode.
Diverse Upgrades and Customization
World of Demons features deep upgrades and customization for each of the Samurai player characters, plus the weapons they wield. Obtain increased health, better offense, additional sword skills, and character-specific special moves and evasions by forging new and better weapons, and using them to obtain experience from enemies.
In addition, you can obtain, train, and upgrade an entire roster of Yokai Minions that confer boosts to core stats, as well as having specific powers unique to each Yokai. Upgrading these Yokai increase the potency of their powers, giving you greater attack and support options on the battlefield, as well as unlocking specific affinities to increase your chances against the most powerful enemies.
Finally, here are some more screenshots and artwork for the game:
