Kadokawa Games revealed new screenshots and details about the upcoming mecha strategy JRPG Relayer.
First of all, we get the confirmation that the game will ship with two voice languages (Japanese and English) and seven subtitle languages ( Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, English, French, Italian, German and Spanish). It’ll ship as a global edition.
We learn about the Assault-type mech that specializes in melee attacks. It can use swords (one and two-handed) with a range of one tile and machine guns with a range of two.
There are six types of weapons. One-handed swords and machine guns can be used by all types of mecha. Greatswords can be used only by Assault. Shields are only for tanks. Sniper Rifles are exclusive to snipers, and the “bits” (think Gundam’s Funnels) are exclusive to scouts.
Interestingly, a combat rule in Relayers dictates that any attack on an enemy equipped with a weapon with the same range will trigger a counterattack. To avoid that you can aim at enemy equipped with weapons with different ranges, change your weapons, or include in your team characters with the range change skill.
If you’d like to learn more about Relayer, we recently published an extensive interview with producer and director Yoshimi Yasuda.
You can also check out the original reveal, additional details, the first trailer, another promotional video, the first reveal of the rich cast of characters that will populate the game, the second, the latest extensive trailer, and the latest gameplay.
If you’re unfamiliar with the game, here’s an official description.
Story
Humanity is not alone in the universe.
In the year 2049, mankind finally meets intelligent life: the Relayers. Around the same time, the discovery of an ancient alien civilization sets the wheels of fate in motion for the Starchildren, humans bestowed with unique powers.
Then, in the year 2051, our story begins one fateful day when two young women cross paths in Artemis, a colony located on the surface of the Moon. Get ready for an intergalactic adventure where humans and ancient aliens meet, and our stellar neighbors come to life!
Setting
Relayer takes place in the Milky Way galaxy, within our solar system. In the not-too-distant future, humanity has extended its sphere of influence to Jupiter, with the moon and Mars already established as colonies. Humanity’s very existence is threatened by mysterious extraterrestrials known as the Relayers, who plan to annihilate the universe. As if in response to the Relayers’ invasion, the Starchildren, human successors to the wills of the stars, awaken.
A simulation RPG where you lead your troops to victory using strategy & 4 different types of spacecraft!
In Relayer, players participate in turn-based battles, where each different unit plays its own specific role in combat. There are four different types of Stellar Gear, or spacecraft controlled by a Starchild: Assault, Sniper, Tank, and Scout. Each type’s attack range and weaponry vary, so players will be required to position themselves according to the unique battle situation.
Players can also employ various combat strategies, such as using “hate” to draw the enemy’s attention, allowing certain allies to act as decoys, and calling upon allies to push the enemy back.
This is the first new simulation RPG for PS5 from the highly acclaimed GOD WARS development team!
Overcome challenges by customizing your character’s occupation!
In Relayer, each character can be assigned to one of the 20 unique job types and 20+ general-purpose jobs in-game. Jobs distinguish your character as an individual, and it can even give you an advantage in battle! There are over 80 jobs to choose from, and each one is unique.
An interstellar adventure with more than 80 stages!
In addition to the main scenario, Relayer contains 80+ stages, including the side story The Asterism’s Voyage, which is unlocked as the story progresses. Enjoy the episodes that delve into the characters’ backgrounds, solve the mystery of the birth of the Moon—a science fiction fan-favorite—and experience the world of Relayer to the fullest!COMMENTS
Published: Oct 24, 2021 12:40 pm