Once filled to maximum, players can unleash a powerful burst attack, which in the majority of cases is required in order to finish off strong opponents and advance the plot/gameplay, even commencing another cutscene. In order to do this players must successfully defeat enemies, inflict large amounts of damage and press the current quick-time prompt correctly and in time. The burst gauge however starts empty at the start of every encounter that needs to be charged fully. The life gauge determines the current health and damage taken by the character that if depleted results in a game over/restart screen for that current section.
In all forms of gameplay however, player progress is determined by two gauges represented at the top of the screen, the life and burst gauge.
The game also requires the player's direct input during cinematic events in the form of interactive cutscenes with various quick-time event and context sensitive button prompts. The gameplay throughout shifts between a third person action and a rail shooter game. The gameplay of Asura's Wrath is a combination of multiple genres, while overall is presented in the style of an episodic anime series. Asura's Wrath takes elements from Hinduism and Buddhism and blends them with science fiction, with the main character based on the ever combative and superiority-seeking beings of the same name that are part of the Hindu and Buddhist cosmology. Because of its unique style, the game has been described in the media as an "interactive anime".
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The story is presented in the style and format of an episodic series of cinematic scenes, including opening and closing credits, with the gameplay being integrated into the cinematic where players switch between third-person combat and interactive sequences with player input in the form of quick-time event button prompts. The game follows the title character, the demigod Asura as he seeks revenge on the pantheon of other demigods who betrayed him and took away his daughter to use for their own antagonistic intentions.
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The game is also playable on Xbox One via 360 backwards compatibility, and the PlayStation 4 and PC via PlayStation Now.Īsura's Wrath - TGS 2010 Official Debut Trailer HD The game was first announced at the Tokyo Game Show in 2010, and was released worldwide in February 2012 for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. No word on price or release date yet, but we’ll make it up to you with an Asura’s Wrath launch trailer, found below.Asura's Wrath ( アスラズ ラース, Asurazu Rāsu ?) is a 3D action beat 'em up game developed by CyberConnect2 and published by Capcom. From the looks of it, the two will be battling within the fighting framework of the Street Fighter IV engine, which sounds awesome. Capcom is billing the fight as a clash between the strongest and the angriest, and one that fans will love. The other DLC offering is a zany crossover between Street Fighter’s Ryu and Asura himself. Check out the screenshots in the gallery below to behold the artful action, crafted by Studio 4C, the animators responsible for Catherine. Unlike the rest of the game, the new content will be presented in a vibrant new anime art style. That doesn’t mean can’t get excited for some story-expanding DLC and a visit from a legendary Street Fighter.Ĭapcom announced today that some of the DLC will feature episodes that fill gaps between the game’s chapters. Asura’s Wrath just released today, so you’ll be forgiven if you haven’t gotten around to completing Capcom’s over-the-top action game yet.