KOEI TECMO Europe has announced that this week’s release of Berserk and the Band of the Hawk, developer Omega Force’s most brutal Warriors style title to date available on the 24th February 2017 for the PlayStation 4 , digitally on the PlayStation Vita, and on Windows PC via Steam. Those who purchase the title through Steam within its first week of launch will receive a 10% early-purchase discount alongside a selection of special pre-order costumes.
Based on the world-renowned manga and anime series ‘Berserk’ by Kentarou Miura, Berserk and the Band of the Hawk closely follows the events of the most well-known story arcs from the iconic manga’s narrative, focusing on the violent and heroic adventure of Guts, Casca, the Band of the Hawk, and Guts’ Traveling Party throughout their perilous battle against a sinister realm of demonic fiends.
Berserk and the Band of the Hawk blends the signature ‘one versus thousands’ style action from the long-running Warriors franchise with the grim and gruesome atmosphere of Berserk. Fans of both series and newcomers alike will enjoy a gripping, action-packed adventure as they harness the powers of its famous characters, such as Guts and Griffith, to slash and smash through hordes of enemies.
Players familiar with the Warriors series of hack and slash titles will be able to feel the difference in gameplay through the way each character handles combat. For example, Guts’ massive Dragonslayer Great Sword allows for devastating attacks, and players will subsequently feel the weight of the weapon throughout battle. Alongside a vast array of weapons and sub-weapons, playable characters also possess devastating abilities that must be “awakened” to draw out their true potential. Players can take advantage of Guts’ Berserker Armour to unleash deadly blows, Griffith’s demonic Femto form to deal swift bursts of damage, and Zodd’s giant Apostle form to effortlessly topple foes. The game also incorporates various battle mechanics to better bring the world of Berserk to life, such as Magic and Transformations.
An endless swarm of enemies awaits those brave enough to take on the game’s Endless Eclipse Mode, where players can prove their worth as they go toe to toe with countless enemies in the formidable Eclipse dimension. Offering a unique and challenging respite from the main story, the new mode has players fighting for their life as they rush to complete various missions to overcome the deadly Eclipse. Those who manage to withstand the challenge will find themselves better equipped to tackle the main game mode.
