Slitterhead: A New Era of Action-Adventure Games from Bokeh Game Studio
Bokeh Game Studio's upcoming single-player title, Slitterhead, is set to revolutionize the action-adventure genre. Combining a compelling storyline, innovative gameplay mechanics, and stunning visual design, Slitterhead builds upon the legacy of Keiichiro Toyama, the creator behind horror classics like Silent Hill. Adding to the game's immersive horror atmosphere is the haunting music of Akira Yamaoka, also renowned for his work on the Silent Hill video game series.
The Storyline: A Dark Urban Fantasy
Set in the fictional city of Kowlong during the early 1990s, Slitterhead plunges players into a world where parasitic creatures wreak havoc on humanity. Players assume the role of Hyoki, who is described as "an entity devoid of memory and physical form." He navigates the chaotic city's neon-lit streets with one goal in mind: to destroy Slitterheads, who are disguising themselves as normal people. Behind their human appearance and behavior, however, Slitterheads are grotesque monsters. According to Toyama, Slitterheads were inspired by several manga series and Chinese mythical creatures.
Innovative Gameplay Mechanics and Thrilling Action
Slitterhead features dynamic action scenes, utilizing motion capture to enhance realism. Players face a variety of Slitterheads in fast-paced, strategic battles. The motion capture technology ensures fluid animations and lifelike movements, creating an immersive experience that keeps players engaged and challenged.
Central to the Slitterhead gameplay is the possession system, which allows players (as Hyoki) to enter and take control of various characters—including animals—within the game. By quickly changing hosts, he can move through the city at high speeds. This ability also allows him to infiltrate secure locations and bypass obstacles.
When in battle, Hyoki can transform the blood of the person he is occupying into weapons like claws, swords, and firearms. If he becomes critically injured, he can go on fighting as long as he is able to move into a fresh host.
When Hyoki possesses certain humans, known as Rarities, he can deliver more damaging attacks and activate special abilities to vanquish Slitterheads. Some of these Rarities are:
- Doni: A high school student whose skills include the omnipotent Fatal Lance and the Revenge Guard shockwave.
- Tri: An immigrant housekeeper who can reduce enemy movement with Crimson Chains and stun foes with her Bloody Knuckles skill.
- Edo: A former showbiz personality turned street dweller, Edo automatically repels enemy attacks with his Deflect All skill and massively enhances attack power with Burning Edge.
- Alex: When not at his day job as a surgeon, Alex fights Slitterheads using skills such as Bloody Blast and Time Bomb.
- Julee: The first Rarity, Julee wields blood claws. Her powers include Revive All, as well as Sonic Claws that generate shockwaves, and Blood Ripper, which slows down enemies.
Players can also progress through the game by choosing missions and selecting Rarities as companions for each task. These missions vary from combat challenges to stealth investigations, allowing for diverse gameplay.
During intermissions, players can upgrade their Rarities' abilities or change their costumes. Interactions with Rarities are crucial, as conversations with them can help unlock new missions.
Slitterhead Platforms
The Slitterhead game release date is on November 8, 2024, and it will be available on PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Epic Games. Besides the standard edition, there will be physical and digital deluxe editions. It's worth noting that the physical edition is available only for PS5.
Additionally, there will be a special Slitterhead Day 1 edition, which includes several perks. Aside from the PS5 physical version of the game, the package features an artbook with commentary by director Keiichiro Toyama and the original game soundtrack on compact disc, plus stickers and a special Slitterhead box.
For PC players, the Nitro 17 Gaming Laptop is an excellent option for playing Slitterhead since it exceeds the game's recommended system requirements with its powerful Intel Core i7-14650HX hexadeca-core processor, 16 GB of RAM, and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 graphics processing unit. Console and PC desktop players might want to consider using a display like the 31.5" Predator X32 X Gaming Monitor. In addition to its ultra high-definition OLED curved screen, it features AMD FreeSync Premium, which ensures tear-free, stutter-free gaming.
With the Slitterhead release date right around the corner, the game has garnered significant attention as Bokeh Game Studio's debut title. The trailers of this action-adventure game showcase supernatural elements and body horror reminiscent of Keiichiro Toyama's earlier works, suggesting he's maintaining his reputation for crafting atmospheric, psychologically driven horror experiences that push creative boundaries.
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About Lalaine Capucion: Lalaine has been working as a freelance writer and editor for more than 12 years, focusing on lifestyle, travel, and wellness. When she isn’t writing, she's most likely curled up with a good book or trying out a new recipe in the kitchen. She lives in Metro Manila, Philippines.
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