The Japanese parallel world of Akai Katana is slashing its way onto North American shelves and to get fans excited, publisher Rising Star Games has created an all-new teaser trailer.
Releasing exclusively for Xbox 360 this spring, Akai Katana comes as a stunning HD addition to the shmup (shoot ’em up) arena, set in a parallel world resembling Japan’s Taisho period. Discovering the powerful blood katana, the world’s empire has resorted to human sacrifices in order to unleash the swords’ immense destructive power against neighboring countries.
However, when the bloodshed turns towards the families of a small group of swordsmen, a rebel uprising begins. With new fighter planes and the powered up swords at their disposal, this small band now fights back against the tyrannical empire.
Akai Katana is published by Rising Star Games and developed by CAVE Interactive. Players will be treated to a complete side-scrolling shooter experience, combining intense bullet-hell gameplay with an open and easily accessible mechanic, all presented in HD.
Further details about the upcoming North American release will be revealed soon. Should you be interested in an interview with the Rising Star Games or the developers, please let me know.
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