KeezNah Posted June 6, 2008 Report Share Posted June 6, 2008 Developer: Gaijin Interactive / TopWare Interactive Publisher: SouthPeak Interactive Platforms: Xbox 360, Playstation 3, PC Genre: Hack-and-Slash Action/Adventure Release Date: Late 2008 (Already released in Mother Russia D:) Following a recent trip to Sandbox's NYC-based PR office, where I visited to go hands-on with their upcoming Pandora’s Box-inspired FPS Legendary, I wondered why I hadn’t heard about "that" game before. Not Legendary—I’ve been following that one since it was announced—but a little game titled X-Blades. When I was offered a demo of the pre-alpha effort, I politely accepted, expecting—given the generic title—I’d be subjected to some lame extreme sports title based on rollerblading or ice-skating. A few minutes later, though, I found myself controlling a blade-wielding, gun-toting hottie through a colorful fantasy-inspired landscape. Cutting a swath through a sea of demonic baddies and ugly ghouls, I seamlessly switched from guns to blades, not unlike Devil May Cry's Dante, while rockin’ some amazing acrobatic feats. I was having a blast with this out-of-nowhere title—where the hell did it come from? As it turns out, X-Blades was once Oniblade, a promising title without a publisher. One name change and publishing deal (with Monster Madness: Grave Danger's SouthPeak—Sandbox is helping out with PR) later, and we’ve got X-Blades, an anime-styled hack-and-slasher starring Ayumi, a blade-baring babe that could possibly teach Heavenly Sword’s Nariko a few tricks. The hotter-than-hell heroine packs quite a punch behind her Gun Blades—yup, those are sword/gun hybrids she’s wielding—and her rapid-fire moves, including a variety of air-catching leaps, jumps and flips complement gameplay that’s equally fast, furious and fun to watch. Matt Cabral, AtomicGamer Official Trailer (Russian!) Official Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeezNah Posted June 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2008 Hm, tough crowd. Okay! How about THIS. Skills Demo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarketTantrik Posted June 9, 2008 Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 WTF?? Is that the Jap localized version of Too Human ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeezNah Posted June 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 Nyet! The developers are Russian. The language of the first trailer is in Russian. These aren't the Too Humans you're looking for, padawan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarketTantrik Posted June 9, 2008 Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 The gameplay looks very similar to Too Human, sword + gun play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeezNah Posted June 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 I'll give you that, but it doesn't seem nearly as open-ended though (you're just limited to playing Ayumi throughout the entire time, or so I'm told). But then again, I haven't played the game yet. Trying to get my hands on a Russian import. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarketTantrik Posted June 9, 2008 Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 Trying to get my hands on a Russian import. I would prefer a Russian import getting her hands on me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler Posted June 9, 2008 Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeezNah Posted June 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2008 I would prefer a Russian import getting her hands on me. bow-chika-bow-b-BUT ANYWHO TAP Interviews President and CEO of Gaijin Entertainment - Anton Yudintsev. Speaking of Ayumi, does she have a sister? Preferably a younger sister who is also a playable character?No, I’m afraid I have to disappoint you on that one! Ayumi doesn’t have a sister… not right now anyway… she might have one at some point in the future, but at the moment she’s mostly on her own during her adventures - I use ‘mostly’ because she’s sometimes helped by the young fighter Jay. We’re currently thinking hard about doing something with Multiplayer - and another female character would be right for that – like a sister, niece, aunt, stepsister, girlfriend… who knows? Sadface Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeezNah Posted June 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 'X-Blades' (PS3/X360/PC) Fighting Techniques - Screen UPGRADES 1. Long-range Combat (pistols) * Level 1: Ayumi’s pistols cause even more damage. Single shots are more effective than bursts of fire targeting nothing in particular. * Level 2: Damage caused is again increased. Ayumi can from now on target more opponents simultaneously, bringing death to more opponents. * Level 3: This level is the highest – and our clever treasure hunter perfects her shooting talents, causing correspondingly more damage. She also finishes a specific close combat combo with a huge burst of fire. 2. Close Combat I (blades) * Level 1: Ayumis blitzende Klingen teilen unter den Monsterhorden zusätzlichen Schaden aus. Darüber hinaus beendet die kampfeslustige Heldin eine gelungene Nahkampfkombo mit einem besonders beeindruckenden Finishing-Move. * Level 2: Damage caused is again increased. From this point on, Ayumi is proficient in the use of a new, even more hard-hitting double combo, which is finished with a formidable and dazzling sword strike. * Level 3: At the highest level, Ayumi's blades are even more deadly. She also end a successfully completed complex triple close combat combo with the unbelievable "dancing swords all-round strike". 3. Close Combat II (airstrike) * Level 1: Ayumi leaps high in the air and carries out a vertically-directed sword attack which kills all opponents in her way. * Level 2: The heroine propels herself high in the air with a double leap and on the way down carries out a powerful blow with her blades, killing all nearby monsters – but after two leaping attacks in succession, Ayumi must take a rest period - and for a few seconds is exposed to any kind of attack. * Level 3: Ayumi can now carry out the downward-moving leaping attack three times in succession without having to regenerate. She can also move during her rest periods and defend herself against the attacks of the monster hordes. Source: WorthPlaying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarketTantrik Posted June 13, 2008 Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 This Ayumi chick has really captured your fancy, hasnt she ? Keep the updates coming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeezNah Posted June 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 IT AINT LIKE THAT ok maybe it is but i'll never admit in public I don't know, I just find the whole thing fascinating. You know me, always rooting for the underdog~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeezNah Posted June 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 GamesRadar: X-Blades - EXCLUSIVE Hands-On Sex appeal is a common ingredient in videogames, but X-Blades may represent a new level in blatant eyeball-grabbing. The anime-tastic heroine, Ayumi, wears a shockingly small amount of clothing, even by gaming standards. Luckily, while she may have forgotten to bring a pair of pants on her evil demon-fighting, treasure-hunting hack 'n slash adventure, she did remember two rather badass swords... that just happen to also serve as a pair of badass guns. Source Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulovski Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 Gamespot has their hands on preview up here But the feature that really sets this game apart from others in the genre is the heavy focus on the elemental qualities of your enemies and unlockable attacks. I select you Diablo! The controls in X-Blades are simple. You've got a button for attacking with your blades that you can tap repeatedly for a combo, and another pair to lock on and fire with your pistols. Rage spells are mapped to any of the buttons on the controller not taken up by the sword and gun attacks. I am a huge fan of simple button mashing and no clothes hot heroines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler Posted June 19, 2008 Report Share Posted June 19, 2008 So this is essentially DMC with a chick... In which case... I'm IN! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulovski Posted June 19, 2008 Report Share Posted June 19, 2008 So this is essentially DMC with a HAWT NO CLOTHES chick... In which case... I'm IN! FIXED Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler Posted June 19, 2008 Report Share Posted June 19, 2008 ^^ And it's an ANIME chick! Can't get any better, yes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulovski Posted June 19, 2008 Report Share Posted June 19, 2008 ^^ Totally. I need to see some gameplay and clothes flying around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeezNah Posted December 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2008 Major bump - for sweet booby justice! TopWare Unveils Amazing X-Blades “Royal Bundle” Collector’s Edition Most Collector’s Editions suck these days. There, I said it. It may be harsh, but it’s true. Downloadable content bonuses, cheap poster maps and so called art books that are typically glorified pamphlets don’t really say “Collector’s Edition” quality to me, but nowadays that’s generally what we get. X-Blades, however, will be a rare exception thanks to TopWare Entertainment’s continued efforts to put the “Special” back in Special Edition game packages. Today TopWare pulled the curtain back on the X-Blades “Royal Bundle,” one of the most extravagant special edition game bundles you’ll ever see. The Royal Bundle will be available for all three platforms (PC, PS3 and Xbox 360) when the game hits Europe on January 14th and include the following: a 22 cm. hand-painted statue of the game’s heroine Ayumi, OH DAMN a “top-class” art book (the art book that will showcase winning pieces from the recent fan art contest), OOH DAAMN the game’s soundtrack on CD, a strategy guide and a “double-theme” poster. PC gamers will also be treated to a spiffy mouse pad as an exclusive bonus. *explosion* Pricing has not yet been announced, nor has any indication been given as to whether or not SouthPeak will offer this bundle when the game comes out in the US. I certainly hope so! :bow Does SouthPeak have a distributor here in India? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffMonkey Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 check out the awesome X-Blades Ps3/360 cover art Theres a slight difference in one. made me lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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