stella bladeOne of the most anticipated video games of the year is getting a demo. playstation 5 We already had a chance to play it this Friday, March 29th. We bring you our impressions of this amazing title, which will be released on April 26th.
How was Stella Blade born?
korea studio shift up announced Project Eve for PlayStation 4, Xbox, and PC in April 2019. The proposal was originally built on Unreal Engine 4, and a prototype was shown at the end of 2020. It was then announced as a PlayStation 5 exclusive at the PlayStation Showcase in September 2021, and is scheduled for release in 2023.
According to a memo attached to the video game embargo, the studio states that this is something of a first for them, as it is their first time developing on a console, especially in South Korea, where mobile video games as a service have become mainstream. This is extraordinary for a country that is They say in the text that they wanted to create a complete game that could compete globally, and they hope this development will open the door to more Asian video games on consoles.
One of the interesting facts about this release is the fact that the main character Eve is a scan of a Korean model. My name is Shin Jae-eun (@love_zennyrt).
What is Stella Blade?
This title is set on a devastated future Earth and depicts the journey of Eve and her squadron, who are sent to defeat humanity's enemies.
From what little we see in this demo, this will be a solo journey where you will try to overcome various obstacles, especially enemies, with the help of your companions and drones.
What is the gameplay like in Stellar Blade?
From the beginning of this demo, we will be in Eve's shoes. After landing on Earth, Eve begins to help one of his companions in advance to rescue the other members of the squad who are being attacked.
Once you emerge from the capsule, you'll immediately enter a tutorial that will explain the initial mechanics of low blows, strong moves, jumps, dodges, blocks, and some special moves on the fly.
The game's third-person perspective is very similar to Bayonetta's, in fact, you could say it's very similar, with the difference that Eve is a slightly less “bad” protagonist than the bold and sensual Cereza. It should be noted that the character's attire reflects a different attitude, but don't forget that bolder skins are available at the cost of making the game more difficult, and that Eve can climb and crawl through walls. please.
This hack-and-slash also has an RPG-style character development system, allowing you to develop your favorite skills and equip items to improve your conditions.
Like in Death Stranding, there's a kind of scanner that helps you identify objects and enemies, especially areas you can pass through or hang from.
Also, for fans of exploration, you will be supplemented with Betacore, a type of pill that helps increase beta energy.
As for the complexity of the gameplay, you'll find that it evolves as you progress and there are endless combinations that will be key to your battles. For example, we can unlock evasive moves to get behind the enemy when he is trying to attack us with a special move.
The available difficulties are Normal and Story, and although we played the former, we noticed many similarities with Bayonetta 3, where the levels are filled with small, medium, and large enemies, especially the final one. Ta. What we really liked was the Souls-like surprise element, where we often couldn't see the enemy attacking us.
What caught our attention was the save point. This looked similar to the save point in Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth. Save points are useful for purchasing items and weapons, as they correspond to points that can be used to improve skills, improve weapons (in large camps), etc. Everyone takes a break.
Another important point is blocking and dodging. Both are part of the counterattack system and are tied to the timing of their use and, above all, the aggressiveness of their direction of movement.
It is true that we are facing one of the video games that will bring a lot of buzz this 2024. Its stunning visuals, great sound and soundtrack, and it's a video game for adults.
