Whats new for Tokyo Game Show?
Everything. Motion controls to perform moves like neck-snapping, drowning, and garotting are only part of the fun. Every little detail, like shaking the Wii Remote left and right (with accompanying sword clash sounds) to cycle between game modes and menu options are nicely manicured, and it’s obvious that Acquire are thrilled to be back in control of their baby. As always, the game is set up to allow players to sneak up on enemies and perform stealth “Hissatu” kills. The Nunchuk’s D-pad manages item use (poisoned rice balls and grappling hooks are gone, however), while the C button causes Riki and Ayame to take cover and perform a “corner perch,” which allows them to peer around the corners of buildings. Now you can douse flames by either blowing them out or drenching torches with water from your bamboo breathing tube, which in turn creates smoky, shadowy areas through which you can then move in obscurity. Riki and Ayame can now dash or roll out of sight using motion slashes with the W
