We had previously reported that Playstation Experience 2018 would be featuring a theater withSekiro: Shadows Die TwiceGameplay previewsfor the public. But right now, those attending AniCon in Hong Kong can get a glimpse of game footage by attending thededicated Sekiro station.
Sekiro First Public Gameplay
As reported by the SCMP and others, the Hong Kong Convention Center features display areas forSekiro Shadows Die Twiceand other upcoming videogames such asSpider-Man. Alongside all this there are plenty of manga and anime exhibitions, merch and giant Mechs. Overall an otaku’s dream
TheSekirogameplay shown to the public is similar to that which the press saw atE3 2018. Featuring the same areas shown only to press before, those attending the event can see:
Sekiro Gameplay Takeaways
All of the above is closely related to what we discussed in ourSekiro preview: is it Souls?and players should get a better sense of what press outlet mean when they make comparisons to action-adventure games.
FromSoftware says that there are no stats or levels, leaving us to focus on perfecting our deadly craft with a katana on the right hand and several tools for the prosthetic ninja arm on the left hand. The upgrades found through progression can still be ingeniously used to create interesting takedown situations, but builds and leveling are an important part of souls that is – according to From – not going to be available.
It is likely that similar footage will be available in August forThailand’s Playstation Experience 2018. If you aren’t around Asia,Gamescom 2018will bring about some content, and you may look for our reports fromTGS 2018in late September.
In the meantime, check out the recentLore reveals,Sekiro To Have Eavesdropping: Famitsu Interviews Miyazaki – Translated, and ourDark Souls Remastered Review. You might also want to go check out theSekiro Shadows Die Twice Announcement Trailer.
