The video game world takes inspiration from all kinds of media, from the most classical literature to high-octane action films. Out of all of the inspirations that games have taken on through the years, one of the most consistent is the world of anime. From licensed titles likeDragon Ball Z: Kakarotto games likeAstral Chainthat have heavy anime-inspired imagery, the relationship between gaming and anime has been strong for decades. That relationship is set to get only stronger, thanks to the upcoming release ofGungrave G.O.R.E.
TheGungraveseries has been pretty quiet for a long time now. The franchise first started on the PlayStation 2 all the way back in 2002, and since then there hasn’t been a mainlineGungravegame sinceGungrave VRreleased to somewhat mixed reception. Now after some dormancy,Gungrave G.O.R.Eis set to bring back the franchise in a big way withKoch Mediaand its new Prime Matter publishing label. Game Rant attended a pre-show that gave a taste of whatGungrave G.O.R.Ehas to offer.
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What Is Gungrave G.O.R.E
For the uninitiated, theGungravefranchise was created by acclaimed artist Yasuhiro Nightow, who is most commonly known for hisTrigunseries of manga and anime.Gungraveis the result of Nightow’s collaboration with video game developers to create a game with an “anime come to life” style. The franchise has been heavily rooted in classic anime and manga culture ever since its first entry, andGungrave G.O.R.Elooks to be continuing that trend.
Although not much is known aboutGungrave G.O.R.Eoutside of some cinematic shorts, it’s clear that the game will be putting a focus on making players feel like a truly unstoppable force. The game will beall about style and action, maintaining the nature of the originals while ushering in a new era forGungravefans.
Anime-inspired titles can sometimes have a niche audience, but the over-the-top nature ofGungrave G.O.R.Ejust might be enough to help the genre breakout further into the mainstream. Games like theNierseries andPersonahave done a great job at getting more players familiar with the style, andGungrave G.O.R.Ecould be the final push to really cement the genre into the forefront of the collective gaming consciousness.
Gungrave G.O.R.Eis currently in development with a projected 2022 release.
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