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Trek to Yomi will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam on May 5, publisher Devolver Digital and developer Flying Wild Hog announced.

Here is an overview of the game, via Devolver Digital:

About
As a vow to his dying Master, the young swordsman Hiroki is sworn to protect his town and the people he loves against all threats. Faced with tragedy and bound to duty, the lone samurai must voyage beyond life and death to confront himself and decide his path forward.
Key Features

• Cinematic Presentation – Breathtaking camera angles and striking visuals in the spirit of classic samurai film create a true cinematic experience in Trek to Yomi.
• Stylish Combat – Engage vicious swordsmen and supernatural beings with a streamlined combat system based around the traditional weapons of the samurai.
• Mythic Storytelling – Experience an enthralling story of Hiroki during his fall against the forces of evil and heroic return to make good on his failed promise to save the people he swore to protect.
• Thrilling Soundtrack – The thrilling action and somber moments are set against a memorable score designed to feel authentic to the time and place of feudal Japan.

Watch a 16-minute extended gameplay video below.

 

[skit_data]

This looks cool, gonna check it out if it reviews well

 

[Punished Miku]

Much sooner than I expected. Day one for me on Gamepass. Hopefully the gameplay lives up to the phenomenal visuals.

 

[saintjules]

Much sooner than I expected. Day one for me on Gamepass. Hopefully the gameplay lives up to the phenomenal visuals.

Yea looking to resub to play a few games on GP and this one will be one of them for sure.

 

[Haggard]

the artstyle is great, but the gameplay previews haven`t been "stellar" about the actual gameplay.

 

[Pejo]

Wow, that's pretty striking visually. Are we getting a demo or nah?

 

[saintjules]

Wow, that's pretty striking visually. Are we getting a demo or nah?

Not for a game like that I would believe. If you have GP, then you got it lol.

 

[AJUMP23]

nice Stylized game.

 

[adamsapple]

Preload on Xbox is up. 7.5~ GB.

Releasing Game Pass day 1.

 

[SJRB]

Visually absolutely stunning and awesome audio/music, but the combat looks extremely mediocre.

I hope it's just because it's from the start of the game.

 

[IbizaPocholo]

If you like samurai and Japanese culture in your video games and are looking for something beyond Ghost of Tsushima, there might be something rather interesting coming up soon. Flying Wild Hog's side-scrolling samurai action title Trek to Yomi has looked like an exciting prospect since the day it was announced, impressive with everything from its slick-looking combat to its gorgeous black-and-white visual aesthetic.

With each new showing, we've grown more and more curious about the game, and ahead of its imminent launch on May 5, here, we'll be taking a look at some key points that you should know about it.

 

[The Fartist]

 

[remember_spinal]

No new thread, but reviews are looking pretty meh…the only game i was interested in this month too. Oh well

 

[adamsapple]

 

[Orta]

Probably one to wait for until its available for a tenner.

Reviews aren't bad, mostly in the 7/10 range.

 

[Punished Miku]

Fantastic visuals. Simple combat.

I can work with this.

 

[Bernd Lauert]

As expected, great visuals, average combat.

 

[sloppyjoe_gamer]

Dont care for the black and white visual style.....i understand why they did it that way, but i dont like it

 

[remember_spinal]

Probably one to wait for until its available for a tenner.

Reviews aren't bad, mostly in the 7/10 range.

Gamespot gave it a 5 lol, I’ve been seeing some really low scores. Yeah, if you’re not getting it on gamepass its def a wait for an indie sale kind of game.

 

[Punished Miku]

Gamespot gave it a 5 lol, I’ve been seeing some really low scores. Yeah, if you’re not getting it on gamepass its def a wait for an indie sale kind of game.

I'm definitely curious if it's really a 5. It sounded totally fine from the IGN review.

It's possible that reviewers are laying into this game and comparing it to AAA Ghost of Tsushima. I think it's literally made by 1 guy. Guess I'll see tonight.

 

[Bernd Lauert]

Gamespot gave it a 5 lol, I’ve been seeing some really low scores. Yeah, if you’re not getting it on gamepass its def a wait for an indie sale kind of game.

Gamespot's is literally the lowest score, at least on Opencritic. It's mostly 7s and 8s with an occasional 6. I'm definitely eager to try it, downloading now.

 

[Captain Toad]

Oof. Looks like a miss.

I'm not going to waste my time just because I'm paying for GamePass and feel obligated.

Too bad they couldn't have gotten Rogue Legacy 2 instead of this.

 

[Bumblebeetuna]

Game is simplistic but fun. Great visuals, too. I’m towards the end of chapter two.

 

[AJUMP23]

Oof. Looks like a miss.

I'm not going to waste my time just because I'm paying for GamePass and feel obligated.

Too bad they couldn't have gotten Rogue Legacy 2 instead of this.

I didn’t like rogue legacy but this game has a cool style. I will check it out for style points.

 

[StreetsofBeige]

Nice going to download after work.

 

[remember_spinal]

I'm definitely curious if it's really a 5. It sounded totally fine from the IGN review.

It's possible that reviewers are laying into this game and comparing it to AAA Ghost of Tsushima. I think it's literally made by 1 guy. Guess I'll see tonight.

It just seems like the gameplay is just not very good. Presentation and story are what keep being highlighted. In a game where you’re mostly fighting i think thats a pretty good omission. It’s not exactly a tell tale game

 

[The Fartist]

Like Scorn, I was never excited for the gameplay, it's purely aesthetics for me, downloading Trek to Yomi now

 

[Captain Toad]

It just seems like the gameplay is just not very good. Presentation and story are what keep being highlighted. In a game where you’re mostly fighting i think thats a pretty good omission. It’s not exactly a tell tale game

Yeah, seems to be a below-average action game. But, it's in black and white!

 

[sigmaZ]

Dont care for the black and white visual style.....i understand why they did it that way, but i dont like it

 

[sloppyjoe_gamer]

Clearly your triggered ass does

 

[sigmaZ]

Clearly your triggered ass does

 

[The Fartist]

This game is so cool looking...

 

[adamsapple]

The games art style looks phenomenal at least.

 

[Otre]

First hours. This is a game that will be sold on gifs and overhyped as a hidden gem in the years to come cause of its art. The gameplay just sucks. What a waste of good art.

 

[Orta]

Gave in and bought it. Played just under and hour so far.

Hmm. Rather basic to say the least. Graphics are blatantly its selling point, as I said earlier, I should have waited till its on sale for a tenner, or less. Have requested a refund.

 

[Captain Toad]

Clearly your triggered ass does

You hate to see this. Trump on Trump assaults.

 

[DeepEnigma]

First hours. This is a game that will be sold on gifs and overhyped as a hidden gem in the years to come cause of its art. The gameplay just sucks. What a waste of good art.

 

[SJRB]

SUPER bummed that the gameplay sucks.

This could've been a masterpiece.

 

[Negotiator101]

Gave in and bought it. Played just under and hour so far.

Hmm. Rather basic to say the least. Graphics are blatantly its selling point, as I said earlier, I should have waited till its on sale for a tenner, or less. Have requested a refund.

It's story and its audio visual presentation is its selling point and in that regard its brilliant. You are actually meant to play through the whole game in one sitting, I really like it.

 

[Orta]

Got refunded within an hour. That's a record for me. Said I was visually impaired and couldn't see what was happening due to the b&w graphics

 

[remember_spinal]

Got refunded within an hour. That's a record for me. Said I was visually impaired and couldn't see what was happening due to the b&w graphics

 

[VN1X]

Got refunded within an hour. That's a record for me. Said I was visually impaired and couldn't see what was happening due to the b&w graphics

You blind cunt!

 

[Orta]

You blind cunt!

Might buy Limbo with the refund!

 

[remember_spinal]

Watched someone play 20 minutes or so on twitch. Yeah, im glad i withheld my 17 bucks on this, it looks absolutely awful to play.

Makes makes me appreciate what Suckerpunch did with Tsushima’s combat even more.

 

[Fbh]

The reviews of this are really weird. It's one of the most obvious examples of reviewers basically using a 7-10 scale.

There's a bunch from different outlets that basically boil down to "everything aside from the art direction is bad....7/10"

 

[remember_spinal]

The reviews of this are really weird. It's one of the most obvious examples of reviewers basically using a 7-10 scale.

There's a bunch from different outlets that basically boil down to "everything aside from the art direction is bad....7/10"

Yep, i thought the same thing. I was watching Kinda Funny, and Greg and Andy spent like an hour saying how much fun they DIDN’T have playing this. Both agreed they didn’t even wanna finish it because it was so bad, but pushed through or dropped it down to easy to roll credits. They sounded like it was a miserable experience for them but praised the art direction.

Andy still gave it a 3/5 which is considered “Good” on their scale but said it was close to being a 2. How is a 4-5 hour game that you struggle to finish a 3/5?

People just don’t like trashing these artsy indie games.

 

[Sp3eD]

Played a little today. Echo everybody saying the gameplay is pretty barebones. Definition of a game I am glad I can try for free on gamepass.

 

[StreetsofBeige]

Sounds like a shit game wrapped in pretty packaging. I'll still give it a try one of these days. Sounds like a super short game too which I can plow through.

 

[Hayabusabruh]

Weakest parry I've ever felt in a game. The timing is so off too. Art design is amazing though. Good game for gamepass

 

[Danjin44]

Watched someone play 20 minutes or so on twitch. Yeah, im glad i withheld my 17 bucks on this, it looks absolutely awful to play.

Makes makes me appreciate what Suckerpunch did with Tsushima’s combat even more.

I raise you.....

What I like about this is, its pure gameplay.