On July 2nd, developer W.R.K.S. Games announced their next feature game. Drenched in the rich history and folklore of Feudal Japan, Jin’s Revenge will blend elements of beautiful tradition with the futuristic styling of the cyberpunk genre in a Katana-Ra universe. Alongside the trailer, key concept art revealed new characters derived from the legends that inspired Jin’s Revenge. The upcoming release proves to be an ambitious title, mixing history with the future for a stylish adventure.
Feudal Japan in the Future
With the game taking a new direction on Feudal Japan, characters and stylings from the period’s culture have been showcased. Characters like Yokai and Kami, spirits pulled from Japanese folklore and mythology, are among the colorful cast of ancient characters.
While little information on the creatures and characters remain from the announcement, the website for Jin’s Revenge gives some more information on what this title will be. According to the website, Jin’s Revenge will be a “dynamic rogue-like” releasing in 2022. Players will be able to explore a wide world, with futuristic set-pieces alongside historical tales. With a dynamic and fluid combat system and n historical backdrop, the game will bring to life a unique experience.
A 2022 Release for the Historically Driven Futuristic Title
After Jin’s Revenge was announced, W.R.K.S. Games revealed a 2022 release date. Additional information, save for some concept art, has yet to be released, but players can look forward to a title that blends authentic Ancient Japanese lore and a fresh, always active combat experience. Developer W.R.K.S. Games has been hard at work and will likely provide more information on gameplay in the coming months. With ancient creatures and a setting many gamers will be familiar with, Jin’s Revenge will bring a new fresh take upon the Feudal Japan genre of historical games. The game never steps down from its deep rich roots of Japanese myths, combining this with constant and active rogue-like gameplay.
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(This article is credited to Josh Rife. Josh has been a longtime gamer, playing games from vast amounts of genres. From Sci-Fi to historical or fantastical medieval games, he enjoys playing and discussing them with others. Some of his particular favorites include the Mass Effect series and the Total War franchise. He’s working towards writing and researching history as a full-time career, taking inspiration from his parents, who own Epoch’s parent company, SJR Research.).