- Follow the exploits of the original series, with all new material and background for fans to enjoy.
- Strikingly beautiful art style and texturing, with smooth balletic moves for amazing visuals and action.
- Hip-hop inspired soundtrack created by RZA of the Wu-Tang Clan actually affects the enemy AI's movements.
- Star-studded cast includes Samuel L. Jackson, Ron Pearlman and Kelly Hu in their series roles.
- Without pre-rendered enemies, attack scenes are unending in their possible combinations.
Product Description
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He who possesses the #1 Headband, will rule the world! Afro
Samurai is the cutting edge game that delivers a new kind of
cinematic game experience, a living episode that offers
addictive, immersive and compelling gameplay that's literally
dripping in style. Join Afro in his epic hunt for revenge to
avenge the murder of his her by the current owner of the #1
Headband. Afro Samurai blends traditional Japanese culture, funky
technology and hip hop to create a brutally fresh interactive
experience. The hit, animated TV series now comes to life!
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The only thing better than watching stylized samurai battles
with Samuel L. Jackson's voice booming in your ear is controlling
the character as it all happens. And now you can, with Afro
Samurai for the PlayStation 3. Based on the popular anime series,
Afro Samurai will finally let gamers control their favorite
samurai as he violently slashes through an eclectic lineup of
assassins, ninjas, and robotic thugs.
The Story Unfolds
Set in a futuristic, yet feudal Japan, this story follows a
samurai named Afro after his hair. Afro has set out to try and
avenge his her's murder by a man named Justice. Justice
murdered Afro's her to cl the 'Number One' headband, giving
himself the chance to rule the world with powers akin to a god.
The only one allowed to challenge Number One is the person with
the 'Number Two' headband, but unfortunately for Afro, the
current owner of the headband, anybody and everybody can, and
does, challenge Number Two. But never fear, as this new title
includes brand new material and background for fans of the series
and newcomers alike to enjoy.Loads of Stylized Action
Afro Samurai brings gamers a balanced experienced, with
stylistic combat and acrobatic platforming combined with the
ability to dynamically slice and dismember enemies in unending
ways. While gamers can hack and slash their way through many foes
by combining heavy and light attacks with just two buttons,
accomplished players will master moves like the Deep Throat
Killer, where they pierce their nent's neck and rip
everything loose in a crimson splash.
Players will also need to learn the Focus maneuver with its
bullet-time effect. This allows the user to slow down time and
designate a specific strike zone, which with the right timing and
skill can allow Afro to cleave an enemy in two or slice a limb
completely off. And since characters are not pre-rendered you
don't just get a canned scene when you cut through your enemy,
giving you endless ways and means to cut your enemies down to
size. This ethos is applied game-wide, as Afro is allowed to
interact with anything and everything in his environment to help
him on his journey.
Star-Studded Supporting Cast
Samuel L. Jackson reprises his role as both Afro and Ninja in
the game, and the same striking art style that made the anime
series so popular provides the unique look and feel across
beautifully animated open environments. And for those of you who
are wondering, developers Namco Bandai let Jackson ad-lib a lot,
so be prepared for his branded vulgarity and the M rating it
helps the game earn.
Meanwhile, Ron Pearlman and Kelly Hu continue on in their roles
as Justice and Okiku, while RZA of Wu-Tang Clan fame has created
all new tracks for the hip-hop inspired soundtrack. And thanks to
an innovative gameplay system, the enemy AI and tone of the game
are affected by the beat of the musical score, for a truly
immersing experience.
With its visual stunning graphics, and fluid and graceful
movements, Afro Samurai will provide hours of entertaining,
balletic action. Add to this ground-breaking elements like
that is represented by the blood on your clothes, or your
enemies', and you have a game that simply can not be passed up.
Slice and dice your enemies in a glorious number of different
ways.