Get Ready For Giant Boss Battles Aplenty!
No one will ever be able to outdo the stylishness of the demon killer Dante, while the sheer scope and emotional magnitude of Shadow of the Colossus has ensured that its legacy will live on for as long as the video game industry exists.
That being said, we’re in no way against seeing their core mechanics reshaped and blended together in future games just for the experience alone. Ironic, because from the look of things, that is exactly what this new title has tried to accomplish.
According to an article on Gamespot –
One of the surprise reveals at E3 2017 was Extinction, a new action game developed by Iron Galaxy. At the time, many people noted similarities with Attack on Titan, the incredibly popular manga and anime series, and its developer isn’t shying away from such comparisons. However, Extinction’s inspirations go beyond that and extend to classic monster movies like Godzilla and Jason and the Argonauts, as well as stories such as David and Goliath.
In terms of video games, however, Iron Galaxy has been inspired by fast, fluid character action games like Devil May Cry. Its gameplay also draws heavy inspiration from fighting games, a genre in which the studio has some pedigree. Iron Galaxy has worked on updated versions of beloved Capcom games including Street Fighter 3: Third Strike and Marvel Vs. Capcom 2. It also developed its own quirky fighting game called Divekick and has been working on Killer Instinct for Xbox One. It’s fair to say it’s well-versed in the genre.
The developer aims to reflect that pedigree in Extinction, a game that it hopes will be simple to pick up but deep enough to keep people hooked.
While we are a little sceptical that Iron Galaxy’s latest project will be able to measure up to its two biggest inspirations, we won’t deny that it looks like it will at least be a bundle of fun. After all, slaughtering Orcs never gets dull!
You can check out the trailer for Extinction below.
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