2D Fighter Still Looks Fantastic
Blade Strangers, the upcoming 2D fighter coming our way via Nicalis and Studio Saizensen, is most assuredly still on the way. Nicalis released some delicious new gameplay footage, along with the reassurance that things are still humming along. If the footage is any indication, this is gonna be a fantastic title when it actually drops.
The game is an all-star affair, one featuring fighters from Code of Princess EX, Cave Story + and the Umihara Kawase series. Admittedly, I only recognize the first two games, but they’re both pretty stellar titles in their own right. Regardless of the curious source material, the final product looks expertly crafted.
Okay, so apparently Kawase is a tiny Japanese girl who navigates a series of platforming games with a grappling elastic fish hook. Between her games, Code of Princess and Cave Story, there seems to be a running theme of strong-willed protagonists you would never expect to star in a fighting game. I think that makes their expert ass-kicking skills on display all the more satisfying to witness. The video embedded below is a short but sweet glimpse of everyone’s prowess and range. Blade Strangers is coming to PS4, PC and the Nintendo Switch this summer.
SOURCE: Press Release