'Devil Kings' Returns as Sengoku Basara: Samurai Heroes

[MattK]

Despite incredibly oddball Japanese games like Katamari Damacy making it over to shores, some Japanese games don't receive the same following.  Sengoku Basara was released in North America  on October 25, 2005, but with many significant changes.  Whereas the original Japanese game was a fictionalized telling of the Sengoku period in Japan, the localization removed all historical references in favor of a pure fantasy setting, altered various gameplay modes and designs, and renamed the game "Devil Kings".  This was a misguided effort, as the game failed miserably outside of Japan.  While sequels, spinoffs, and anime have flourished, the series was all but ended overseas...until now.

Sengoku Basara: Samurai Heroes will be released on October 12 and October 15 in the US and Europe, respectively.

From Capcom's Press Site:

The producer of Devil May Cry

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4, Hiroyuki Kobayashi, brings you the newest installment to the BASARA series, Sengoku BASARA: Samurai Heroes, on the PlayStation

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3 and Wii. A fun, action-packed and accessible title set during a tumultuous period of Japanese history, Sengoku BASARA: Samurai Heroes follows players as they fight their way to the dramatic battle of Sekigahara. Players will take control of more than a dozen samurai heroes, each wielding their own unique weapon, in huge battles against hundreds of opponents that grow ever more challenging. On their journey to the final battle, players will learn how to unleash spectacular BASARA Arts and utilize Hero Time to wipe out as many enemies as possible.

Victory in battle will not only deliver new territories but the natural resources of that region, which can be used to create various accessories that make heroes and their weapons more powerful. Each unique playable character is aided by a supporting general who makes it easier to lead the player’s army. Players will see the battle from the perspective of each hero with the ultimate goal of re-writing history to rule all of 16th century Japan.

In the dynamic new “Heroes’ Story” mode player’s decisions impact history. Based on choices made by the player, friends become enemies and enemies become friends, creating a whole new history. This new strategic element to the game forces players to fight for control of the battlefield and ultimately for the fate of the nation.

In Sengoku BASARA: Samurai Heroes it’s not just samurai heroes you will compete with on the battlefield. Each enemy has other means of attacking, including some gigantic weapons such as The Rising Sun machine, Motochika’s latest devastating weapon that crushes everything in its path and the Death Carriage which uses its blazing fast maneuverability and fire launcher to bring enemies crashing down.

Key features

• Fight your way through hundreds of enemies across many exciting battlefields using cool combos and over-the-top special moves until all heroes have gathered at the decisive battle of Sekigahara.

• Features more than a dozen playable samurai heroes, each with their own unique battle styles.

• Upgradeable weapons allow players to improve or add special abilities.

• Battle against Gigantic enemy weapons such as The Rising Sun, Tiger, Drillatron and Death Carriage.

• Team up with a friend in offline co-op play to crush opponents.

• Dramatic “Heroes’ Story” mode alters history based on the player’s decisions.

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