New Slitterhead info revealed for characters, combat, and more

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As a seasoned gamer with a soft spot for narrative-driven action adventures, the upcoming release of Slitterhead by Bokeh Game Studio has me absolutely thrilled! The intricate backstories of the characters Anita, Edo, and Michelle, each with their unique struggles and secrets, promise a rich and engaging narrative that I can’t wait to dive into.

Bokeh Game Studio recently unveiled a wealth of fresh insights about their forthcoming action-adventure game, Slitterhead. The revelations encompassed aspects such as character development, battle mechanics, and additional features.

First up we have information about the characters, so let’s get into that.

  • Anita: Working in a massage parlor run by the criminal organization “Golden Qilin”, Anita was always somewhat of an outsider among her peers. Although she has always been somewhat of an outsider among her peers, her recent colder demeanor has raised suspicions among the women around her.
  • Edo: Experiencing homelessness and living day by day in the bustling streets of Kowlong, his only companion is a dog. Once a part of the glamorous world of show business, he is now reluctant to reveal how he lost it all.
  • Michelle: The manager of the nightclub “Moon Flower”, who also secretly oversees a massage parlor. Known for her caring nature, she is highly respected by the women under her care. She has recently become concerned about Anita, whose behavior has become increasingly suspicious…


 

The above trailer shows off some Slitterhead gameplay, but we’ve got details on some combat, next.

  • Blood Weapon: A host’s blood can be consumed to generate a “Blood Weapon”, which is used by pressing the attack button repeatedly for a series of consecutive attacks. While in stance with the weapon, the player will be able to block most enemy attacks, allowing them to follow up with a powerful counter strike. However, blocking too many times will cause the weapon to break, causing the player to lose a small amount of health each time.
  • Possession: By “possessing” another host and jumping from one body to the next, Hyoki can avoid danger itself. Human bodies are frail and quickly fall to enemy attacks or suffer enough damage. During times when both guarding and evasion are difficult, use possession to swiftly escape, and do not hesitate to discard bodies when they are no longer of use. Even Rarities have trouble defeating enemies alone, so use humans in the area aggressively.
  • Deflect & Evade: Enemy attacks can be repelled and neutralized with “Deflect”– A guide will display in the direction just before an enemy attacks. While in a defensive stance (guard), it will activate if the camera is shifted in that direction right when the guide lights up. When Deflect is successful, it will throw the enemy off balance and allow for a counterattack, as well as restoring Blood Weapon durability. Attacks that do not display a guide cannot be deflected. Use evasion or possession to deal with them.

There are also “Edo Skills”:

  • Deflect All (active skill): Automatically deflects all attacks that can be deflected. Effective only when primed and focused on an enemy.
  • Angel Step (active skill): An evasion technique combined with movement. The player can attack during Angel Step, making combo attacks possible. And when focusing on an enemy, the player can step to the side then slip around to their back.
  • Burning Edge (common skill): Reduces Blood Weapon durability to the extreme in exchange for greatly increased attack power for a short time

Furthermore, Bokeh Game Studio has disclosed that Slitterhead (depicted in the image above) contains “breaks” that “contain crucial story elements”. The studio explains that there is a variety of tasks, ranging from those emphasizing intense combat to ones requiring players to navigate stealthily through levels. After finishing a stage, you’ll encounter these breaks where you can engage in conversations, boost abilities, and alter costumes.

To wrap it up, the team has outlined a location named “Mong Tsui”. This place is known for harboring the Slitterheads, who are disguised among us humans. Moreover, even the local residents are generally wary and suspicious.

On November 8th, the game Slitterhead will be available for play on PC (both Epic Games Store and Steam), as well as PlayStation 5, PS4, and Xbox Series S|X.

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2024-10-02 16:46