Legends of the Demon Blade set for April – Destructoid Avid gamers Enviornment

Of us on the lookout for one other promising roguelite motion recreation to sink a while into can now mark their calendars for this spring. Sport Supply Leisure locked in an April 24 launch date for Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade, a stylish-looking actioner that’s on the best way to PlayStation 4/5, Xbox Sequence X|S, Nintendo Swap, and PC.

Taiwanese indie developer 7Quark is behind the action-RPG, which unfurls its tackle the story of the 9-Tailed Fox in Edo period Japan. Often known as the “King of Demons,” the beast’s arrival upsets the previously-established peace between people and demons. As one may anticipate, that serves as a pleasant excuse for some fast-paced hackin’ and slashin’.

You possibly can see a few of that in motion together with a take a look at the principle characters within the new trailer:

The three important characters every have notable Japanese voice expertise behind them. Yoko Hikasa (Minami in Dr. STONE) voices the Demon Blade-wielding immortal ninja referred to as Shigure. Ayana Taketatsu (Leafa in Sword Artwork On-line) voices Oni Emissary Sara, and Rikiya Koyama (Taiga Saejima in Yakuza/Like a Dragon) voices demon samurai and grasp archer Taketora. 

All through the journey, weapons might be upgraded, recipes might be found, and alliances might be cast with “kind-hearted demons.” Uh huh, we’ve heard that one earlier than. Good attempt, demons. 

For many who need to test it out earlier than it drops this April, a demo is at the moment accessible on Steam. It’s billed as an “evolving demo,” so extra is on the best way sooner or later. As of proper now, Steam Subsequent Fest is the subsequent approaching milestone. Search for the primary half of Chapter One, new seasonal surroundings, new enemies, and a brand new boss stage to be added to the sampler platter quickly.