Folks looking for another promising roguelite action game to sink some time into can now mark their calendars for this spring. Game Source Entertainment locked in an April 24 launch date forYasha: Legends of the Demon Blade, a stylish-looking actioner that’s on the way to PlayStation 4/5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
Taiwanese indie developer 7Quark is behind the action-RPG, which unfurls its take on the story of the Nine-Tailed Fox in Edo era Japan. Also known as the “King of Demons,” the beast’s arrival upsets the previously-established peace between humans and demons. As one might expect, that serves as a nice excuse for some fast-paced hackin’ and slashin’.
You can see some of that in action along with a look at the main characters in the new trailer:
The three main characters each have notable Japanese voice talent behind them. Yoko Hikasa (Minami inDr. STONE) voices the Demon Blade-wielding immortal ninja known as Shigure. Ayana Taketatsu (Leafa inSword Art Online) voices Oni Emissary Sara, and Rikiya Koyama (Taiga Saejima inYakuza/Like a Dragon) voices demon samurai and master archer Taketora.
Throughout the adventure, weapons can be upgraded, recipes can be discovered, and alliances can be forged with “kind-hearted demons.” Uh huh, we’ve heard that one before.Nice try, demons.
For those who want to check it out before it drops this April, a demo is currently available onSteam. It’s billed as an “evolving demo,” so more is on the way in the future. As of right now, Steam Next Fest is the next approaching milestone. Look for the first half of Chapter One, new seasonal scenery, new enemies, and a new boss stage to be added to the sampler platter soon.
