A New Chapter; The Debut Project by Bokeh Game Studio “Slitterhead”Main Characters, Stages, Power and Skills of Hyoki Revealed. Alongside Special Video of Keiichiro Toyama's Journey in Hong Kong!
[23 September 2024, Hong Kong] Game Source Entertainment (GSE) announced that the first battle action-adventure game "Slitterhead", developed by the Bokeh Game Studio and founded by popular game director Keiichiro Toyama, will be released on the PlayStation®5 on 8th November, 2024. GSE will be the distributor of the physical version of "Slitterhead" PlayStation®5 Asia Version and pre-orders are now open. Today we will introduce the key characters "Alex" and "Julee", the stage "Kowlong Slums", and the core gameplay mechanics centered around the powers and skills of the Hyoki in "Slitterhead".
A New Chapter; The Debut Project by Bokeh Game Studio “Slitterhead”Main Characters, Stages, Power and Skills of Hyoki Revealed. Alongside Special Video of Keiichiro Toyama's Journey in Hong Kong!
[23 September 2024, Hong Kong] Game Source Entertainment (GSE) announced that the first battle action-adventure game "Slitterhead", developed by the Bokeh Game Studio and founded by popular game director Keiichiro Toyama, will be released on the PlayStation®5 on 8th November, 2024. GSE will be the distributor of the physical version of "Slitterhead" PlayStation®5 Asia Version and pre-orders are now open. Today we will introduce the key characters "Alex" and "Julee", the stage "Kowlong Slums", and the core gameplay mechanics centered around the powers and skills of the Hyoki in "Slitterhead".
2024-09-23
Additionally, on the Bokeh Game Studio YouTube channel, a special video "Kowlong Express: Bringing Forgotten Fragments into Slitterhead" is now released, featuring Creative Director Keiichiro Toyama exploring the remnants of "Kowlong", the setting of Slitterhead, and reflecting on a world long gone.
■The Power of Hyoki
The "Hyoki" , having lost their memory and physical form, can perform physical actions by possessing a human body. Players will take on the role of Hyoki, using the human form to navigate the streets, track down the Slitterhead, and infiltrate dangerous areas when necessary.
【Possession Mode】
During gameplay, pressing the button to instantly switch to Possession Mode. In this mode, time slows down, and you can control the camera to search for potential possession targets. Markers will appear on objects or people that can be possessed, allowing you to select a target. While in Possession Mode, you can also look around a certain area or move through the air in spirit form. This mechanic forms the core of all actions in the game, including movement, exploration, and combat.
【Sensing the Presence of the Slitterhead】
To track down the enemy, the Slitterhead, you will control a possessed human and search for enemy presence throughout the city. The presence flows like an air current, and by manipulating the camera to follow the flow, you can close in on the Slitterhead's location.
【Sightjack】
Once you get within a certain distance of a Slitterhead, you can steal a glimpse of their vision. This insight into their view offers clues for tracking them. By analyzing the scenery in their line of sight, such as alleys or rooftops, you can deduce their general location and pinpoint their hiding spot.
【Infiltrate and Scout】
Unlike the freely explorable city, there are times when you'll need to infiltrate buildings where enemies are hiding. During infiltration, you'll need to remain hidden to avoid detection, use Possession Mode to scout the surroundings, or utilize possession-based movement to sneak past enemy surveillance and proceed further.
■Rarity Alex and Julee Encountered by the Hyoki
Some humans have a strong synchronicity with the Hyoki, and these individuals are referred to as "Rarity". This time, we introduce Alex and Julee, two Rarities the Hyoki meet in the story.
【Alex】
A "hunter" who hides his face behind a full-face helmet, wields a shotgun, and rides a motorcycle as he secretly hunts the Slitterhead. In his everyday life, Alex works as an underground surgeon, performing illegal operations for figures in the criminal underworld.
【Julee】
Julee was left on the verge of death after a Slitterhead attack but was saved by the Hyoki, becoming the first Rarity. She conceals her identity with a hood and mask, and fights to exterminate the Slitterhead using her weapon, the "Claws of blood".
■Skills of Rarities
Rarities possess a variety of skills. These skills can be used during combat to unleash power attacks or provide a range of passive benefits just by being equipped.
Active Skills
Each Rarity has unique active skills. These skills can be activated manually by selecting them and pressing the skill button. Some skills allow the character to perform powerful attacks at the cost of their own Blood Level (HP), while others consume "Spirit Power" to restore HP, offering combat support.
Some active skills can even be used when possessing civilians. As you progress through the game, you will choose which Rarity to use for each mission, and their active skills will become available as common skills, allowing even civilians to utilize them.
【Bloody Blast】
Alex’s active skill. Bullets of blood can be fired from a shotgun. Hold the Skill button to charge for more power and range.
【Blood Well】
Alex’s active skill. Creates a crimson gravity field that draws enemies in range towards the center.
【Time Bomb】
Alex’s common skill. Explosive blood can be set on a possessed body, dealing massive damage to the surrounding area. However, the user dies as a result of activating the skill. (If using Rarity, the user is left near-death instead)
【Sonic Claws】
Julee’s active skill. Claws of blood can be used to generate a forward-moving shockwave. Holding down the Skill button will charge it to increase power and range, and releasing the button sends the shockwave forward.
【Revive All】
Julee’s active skill.Circulates blood within one's body to promote healing for a period of time, continuously regenerating her Blood Level (HP) for a certain period. This effect is also shared with other living humans in the area and can revive humans on the brink of death.
【Blood Ripper】
Julee’s common skill. Adds a “slowing effect”while dealing damage. Affected enemies have their movement speed reduced for a set time, making this skill especially effective for pursuits.
Passive Skill
Some skills provide benefits just by being equipped. These include increasing base Blood Level, enhancing weapon durability, and improving recovery abilities after taking damage, all of which offer various advantages in combat.
■Strengthening Rarities with Skill Tokens
Skill tokens obtained during gameplay can be used to enhance individual skills, making Rarities stronger and better prepared for missions. As skills are upgraded, new abilities can also be unlocked. This system allows players to decide which Rarity to prioritize for development, influencing the progression and experience of the game.
■Stage Overview
The basic gameplay flow involves selecting missions, exploring stages, tracking down the Slitterhead, and engaging in combat. Each mission features a unique stage, ranging from open city environments to infiltrating buildings while avoiding surveillance. Here, we introduce one of these stages, "Kowlong Slums."
【Kowlong Slums】
Once a lawless area untouched by the authorities, this massive slum was known for its chaos. While a demolition order has been issued and many residents have relocated, a significant number of people refuse to leave due to having nowhere else to go.
■Special Video: Kowlong Express: Bringing Forgotten Fragments into Slitterhead
The setting of Slitterhead, "Kowlong", is a fictional world inspired by the chaotic atmosphere of Asian streets in the 1990s and the exoticism portrayed in films of the time.
Bokeh Game Studio has released a special video featuring Creative Director Keiichiro Toyama, who embarks on a journey through the modern world in search of traces of the nostalgic, old world he admired. The video follows Toyama as he walks through streets blending the ordinary and extraordinary, visiting Chungking Mansions, one of the world's most famous deep urban areas. With photos taken by Toyama himself, viewers can enjoy a glimpse into the origins of Slitterhead's "Kowlong".
Kowlong Express: Bringing forgotten fragments into Slitterhead
The bodiless "Hyoki" hunts down the brain-devouring "Slitterheads", lurking in the alleys of a neon-lit city
Set in the densely cluttered streets of "Kowlong," filled with obscurity and chaos, this battle action-adventure game casts players as the "Hyoki," an entity devoid of memory and physical form. His only motive is to eradicate the monstrous beings known as "Slitterheads" crawling around the city, disguising themselves as humans. Roaming the vibrant neon-lit cityscape, players must seek out allies among humans known as "Rarities," infiltrate and track dangerous organizations, and engage in battles harnessing the power of blood. As the suspenseful drama unfolds, delve into the mystery behind Hyoki's existence and the appearance of the Slitterheads.
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