Capcom provide a fistful of new Asura’s Wrath content

Posted August 16, 2011 by Gabriel May in PS3, Screenshots, Sony, Trailers

Capcom have revealed several new screenshots for their new beat ’em up action game Asura’s Wrath as well as a trailer.

First of the North Star meets God Hand is probably the best way to describe Asura’s Wrath gameplay video that was shown at GamesCom. Though we only get to see 50 seconds of action, it’s enough to see that Asura’s Wrath is very crisp looking and chaotic, not letting up on the intense action it promised in the early trailers.

The screenshots themselves are just as intense and help build the excitement for Asura’s Wrath.

Here’s what Capcom have to say about Asura’s Wrath:

“With unprecedented levels of dynamism, drama and interaction, Asura’s Wrath delivers a fresh take on the action gaming genre. Combining intense combat with a seamless player controlled narrative, Asura’s Wrath introduces a brand new style of action game. Players will control Asura in a blend of action and cinematic sequences taking an active role in the gameplay direction.

“Long ago in the realm of Shinkoku, eight deities known as “The Eight Guardian Generals” battled to protect civilisation from a destructive force known only as Gohma. During the victory celebration, the Emperor of Shinkoku is assassinated in a sinister plot and the blame is placed on Asura. In the middle of the commotion, Asura’s wife is also murdered and his daughter kidnapped. With everyone turning against him, Asura is stripped of all his powers and banished to Earth. Awoken by a voice after 12,000 years, Asura vows revenge on all those who have betrayed him.

“Asura’s Wrath finds Asura facing off against numerous distinct enemies, including planetary sized bosses. Through a mix of range attacks and visceral close quarter action players will fill Asura’s ‘Burst Gauge,’ unleashing the full force of his rage and delivering devastating attacks on those who betrayed him. Asura’s story of revenge will be told through episodic gameplay, taking the player on a journey of highs and lows and adopting a structure that is similar to a TV drama series.”

Personally I’m really looking to Asura’s Wrath. Are you excited?

Check out the trailer and screenshots below.

Asura’s Wrath Trailer