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Nioh PS4 Game's Event Video Shows William Meeting Edward Kelley
posted on by Kevin Yuan
PlayStation 4. The video shows a meeting between the game's protagonist William and villain Edward Kelley, who takes over the spirit of a Japanese soldier.
Koei Tecmo Games began and "The Two Samurai Competing for the Country" story movie earlier this month.
The game will launch for the PlayStation 4 on February 7 in North America, on February 8 in Europe, and on February 9 in Japan.
Team Ninja (Dead or Alive series, Dissidia Final Fantasy arcade) is developing the game. The game received an alpha PlayStation Network once the game officially launches. Additionally, those who completed the alpha demo will receive the "Onryoma Helmet," while those who completed the beta demo will receive the “Hinoenma Helmet.”
Koei Tecmo Games Europe describes the game as follows:
In the dark, fantasy action RPG Nioh, players will traverse war-torn Japan as William, a blonde-haired swordsman whose background as a fierce warrior and seasoned knowledge of the blade allows him to survive in the demon-plagued land of the samurai. Players will face off against other samurai in epic sword battles and intense, multi-target engagements offering a level of difficulty that will truly test even the most hardened samurai's skills, patience, and strategy.
Koei Tecmo Games' general producer Kou Shibusawa is working on the game. Before Akira Kurosawa (The Seven Samurai, Rashomon, Ran).
