Creepy, yet beautiful. The world of Ghostwire: Tokyo is masterfully crafted to depict an authentic recreation of Tokyo, in a world overrun by Japanese bogeymen.
Developed by Tango Gameworks, Ghostwire: Tokyo highlights traditional Japanese mythology alongside creepy Japanese horror film monsters, mashing them all together to create a thrilling next-generation action-adventure experience.
In a recent game showcase, Bethesda featured all-new gameplay from the PlayStation 5, as well as a new insight into the game’s world, combat, and story.
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And while it does look terrifyingly spooky, the developers want to ensure gamers; this is not a horror game.
To set the scene, the game begins in modern-day Tokyo. An evil curse is placed on the city which causes the population to disappear and spirits begin to overrun the streets.
The player is able to explore a haunted version of Tokyo while fighting, saving souls, dodging demons, and closing the portals from where they came.
The baddie behind all of this is a sorcerer of sorts named Hannya, while we don’t know much more about them, Hannya is a Japanese word that represents a “jealous female demon”. The game’s mission is seemingly clear, find and defeat Hannya to free Tokyo and save its people.
The player takes control of the character Akito, a seemingly normal human caught up in a supernatural world. Akito awakes to find the city deserted and meets a spirit, who in turn teaches him how to harness otherworldly abilities and guide him through this new and terrifying world.
There are no guns in the game, but Akito will be able to wield a bow and arrow. This is In addition to magical abilities, known in-game as Ethereal Weaving, Akito will be able to wield a bow and arrows, as well as harnessing other spirit-based tools.
While exploring the game players will come across many real-life Tokyo landmarks, including Shibuya Crossing and Tokyo Tower, something many gamers and Japanophiles are no doubt keen to experience.
Looking at the enemies we can expect to face in Ghostwire: Tokyo, they’re sure to hamper sleeping efforts for days to come.
From a Slender Man-like demon to a terrifying woman not too dissimilar to the grudge, alongside creepy school children and floating puppets — It’s a party I’d never like to find myself at in real life.
Ghostwire: Tokyo is another Bethesda release coming to PlayStation first, possibly the last of its kind after Microsoft snapped up the game’s studio for a multi-billion dollar price tag last year.
Although Xbox gamers shouldn’t need to wait long, Ghostwire: Tokyo is a timed exclusive and will be coming to the rival console in the months following the game’s release.
Ghostwire: Tokyo is releasing first on PlayStation 5 and PC come March 25 this year.
Source: 9NEWS