Koei Tecmo shared new screenshots for the Team Ninja developed action-adventure Nioh 2, coming to PlayStation 4. The Nioh 2 screenshots showcases the hero’s ability to transform into a yokai known as Yokai Shift. According to Team Ninja, this transformation from “human to fiend” will take him deep into the Dark Realm of the Yokai. Along with a look at the main character, two yokai were also revealed: Nure-onna who has the ability to paralize, and the yokai of flame, Enenra.
Writing on the PlayStation Blog, creative director Tom Lee showcased the key art for the title, confirming that the central character will indeed be a so-called “half-breed”.
“He is part human as well as possessing the extraordinary power of the Yokai,” he explained. “As a samurai warrior, his journey takes us through the treacherous Sengoku period of Japan. And his transformation from human to fiend will take him deep into the Dark Realm of the Yokai. I promise you that this metamorphosis will be spectacular and result in some truly intense action.”
Additionally, the developer shared that over 50,000 players took part in the closed demo in May/June and nearly 18,000 participants shared feedback in a survey. However, that’s not all, there will be a consumer demo available at the TGS – Tokyo Game Show 2019 in September.
A fiend is unleashed against mythic beasts in these new Nioh 2 screens. Behold the game's striking key art here: https://t.co/DesgvnhKDv pic.twitter.com/C8RI9Z5FWW
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