Asura's Wrath

Asura's Wrath
Developer(s)CyberConnect2
Publisher(s)Capcom
Director(s)Seiji Shimoda
Producer(s)Kazuhiro Tsuchiya
Artist(s)Koki Yamaguchi
Yusuke Tokitsu
Writer(s)Kei Shigema
Yasuhiro Noguchi
Seiji Shimoda
Tomohiro Takeda
Shinsaku Sawamura
Composer(s)Chikayo Fukuda
EngineUnreal Engine 3[1]
Platform(s)PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
Release
  • NA: February 21, 2012
  • AU: February 23, 2012
  • JP: February 23, 2012
  • EU: February 24, 2012
  • UK: March 9, 2012
Genre(s)Action, beat 'em up, rail shooter
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

Asura's Wrath (アスラズ ラース, Asurazu Rāsu) is an action video game. It was published by Capcom and was developed by CyberConnect2.[2]

It was released on February 21, 2012 in North America, February 23, 2012 in Australia, February 23, 2012 in Japan, February 24, 2012 in Europe, and on March 9, 2012 in United Kingdom. The game was released on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.[3][4][5][6]

The game is portrayed in an episodic format.[7] It is about Azura, a demigod in the Eight Guardian Generals. He gets betrayed by other demigods. He seeks revenge on them after they kidnap his daughter and murder his wife. Azura travels to the human world to hunt down and kill the rest of Guardian Generals.[8]

There was DLC released for the game on . It is a two-dimensional fighting mode and features the characters Ryu/Evil Ryu and Akuma/Oni from Super Street Fighter IV as enemies.[9]

Reception

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The game recieved mixed and positive reviews by game critics. Critics said that they liked the story, presentation, and "interactive anime" style. However, critics also felt that the combat was repetitive and the quick-times events were not inspiring.[10][11][12][13]

References

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  1. ↑ "Capcom Licenses Epic Games' Unreal Engine 3 for "Asura's Wrath"". IGN. Retrieved July 22, 2024.
  2. ↑ "Asura's Wrath". IGN. Retrieved July 22, 2024.
  3. ↑ "Asura's Wrath unleashes February 21". GameSpot. Retrieved July 22, 2024.
  4. ↑ "Big in Japan Feb. 20-26: Tales of the Heroes, Harvest Moon". GameSpot. Retrieved July 22, 2024.
  5. ↑ "Asura's Wrath release date revealed". Eurogamer. Retrieved July 22, 2024.
  6. ↑ "Asura's Wrath UK Release Delayed". IGN. Retrieved July 22, 2024.
  7. ↑ "Asura's Wrath is Stratospherically Insane". IGN. Retrieved July 22, 2024.
  8. ↑ "Asura's Wrath Updated Preview: Live Demo of Space Tossing and Finger Punching". GameSpot. Retrieved July 22, 2024.
  9. ↑ "Asura's Wrath DLC Details". IGN. Retrieved July 22, 2024.
  10. ↑ "Asura's Wrath Review". IGN. Retrieved July 22, 2024.
  11. ↑ "Asura's Wrath Review". GameSpot. Retrieved July 22, 2024.
  12. ↑ "Asura's Wrath Review". Game Informer. Archived from the original on February 23, 2012. Retrieved July 22, 2024.
  13. ↑ "Asura's Wrath review". Official Xbox Magazine. Archived from the original on February 24, 2012. Retrieved July 22, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)