Okay, let’s dive into this wild ride. So, there’s this game, right? “Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade.” Something about demons, samurais, ninjas… all that good stuff. Oh — and it’s set in the Edo period. But wait, what’s really cool — or annoying, depending on your view — is that it’s a roguelite RPG. You die a lot, but it’s part of the fun, I guess.
Here’s the deal, ages ago, humans and demons were roomies. Things were peaceful until — surprise! — the Nine-Tailed Fox decided to bring chaos with its gang of evil spirits. Now we’ve got three heroes trying to patch things up: Shigure, who won’t stay dead — the ninja story never gets old — then there’s Sara, the Oni with something to prove, and finally Taketora, the tiger dude messing up demons to save some royal folks. A motley crew, right?
Oh, and did I mention they crowdfunded this? They shot for the moon on Kickstarter — HK$400,000 — and actually soared beyond, hitting HK$609,000 or so. Pretty neat! Though they missed their launch date not once but twice? Typical. Now, finally May 14 was the lucky day.
Now, onto the characters! Shigure’s your go-to all-rounder. Fast, dual blades — makes for sharp conversations (pun intended). She’s a jack-of-all, so if you don’t know what you’re doing… she’s your gal. Sara, on the other hand, zooms around like she’s had too much coffee — less damage but who cares when you’re that fast, right? And Taketora, this guy’s a tank. Literally a bulldozer with a bow.
The controls? As streamlined as it gets! Left stick to move, buttons to bash, slash, and dash. Really straightforward, but it felt kinda satisfying smashing that dash button to dodge like my life depended on it — which in-game, it does.
Every time you whip the daylights out of demons, you gather these Soul Orbs. They’re pretty much Oprah’s giveaways but in spirit essence. Buff up your damage or power up for next time. Who doesn’t like prep for that inevitable next round of doom?
Village moments are like pit stops. Healing tea, ramen boosts — might sound cozy but remember, this is life and death. Also, time to face challenges. Succeed, yay rewards! Fail, well, someone’s gotta do it — why not make it spicy with 50% less HP? Yikes.
Your arsenal? Demon Blades. With elements and stats that spice up gameplay like a hidden chef in your backpack. Level them up at the blacksmith’s between all the chaos. You got the Red Crane for heavy-duty stuff or maybe the Crimson Autumn for pyrotechnics. Strategic choices make all the difference!
So, are you game for this one? The release is on Nintendo Switch — honestly, whole tactical samurai-demon thing makes it tempting. Disclaimer: not my words, but Game Source sent this over — so take that how you will.
That’s it. If you’re up for some chaos and fun mixed with samurai honor, dive into “Yasha”. Just be ready for some bumps!
