110 Industries released another installment of their Wanted: Dead Explained series, following last week's ‘Combat Explained’ video. Discover all there is to know about Wanted: Dead's stylish finisher mechanics and browse through our extensive coverage on @XONEHQ.
Developed by Japanese studio Soleil, Wanted: Dead blends melee sword combat, exciting gunplay and a unique limb severing system to deliver a deep action title inspired by the mechanically rich combat systems found in titles like Devil May Cry, Bayonetta and Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance.
Takedowns in Wanted: Dead are explosive in variety and feature situational kills, environmental hazards and unique takedowns specific to enemy types. These kills provide bloodthirsty visuals to the onslaught while also serving a vital tactical purpose through replenishing lost health. It’s not as easy as it may appear though, players will come to learn that executing takedowns and finisher moves are essential for progression and will make certain encounters beatable.
Unlocked very early on in the game is Hannah’s ultimate attack. This slick attack will help to stack up staggered enemies, dealing devastating chain finishers that can effectively take down an entire room of enemies. Finishing strikes work by each enemy having an invisible stamina bar (melee enemies typically have more stamina than ranged fighters). As the player damages enemies, this stamina bar depletes slowly and once their stamina falls to zero the enemy enters a staggered animation and can be executed by the player. Another way to attain a finisher is by using last-moment parries with a sword or side arm which automatically drains the enemy's stamina, providing the perfect opening for a kill.
110 Industries (@110industries) revealed that their blood-thirsty, limb-severing action game game Wanted: Dead is coming to Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 & Windows PC on February 14th, Valentine's Day 2023. Check out the exclusive Gamescom 2022 release date trailer!
Developed by Japanese studio Soleil, Wanted: Dead exhibits a brutal blend of merciless melee sword combat, thrilling gunplay and a unique limb severing system to deliver a deep action title inspired by the mechanically rich combat systems found in titles like Devil May Cry, Bayonetta and Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance.
Players will take on the role of Lt. Hannah Stone, stepping into a dark and dangerous vision of cyberpunk Hong Kong as leader of the “Zombie Squad”, an elite team who work outside the purview of the traditional police force. You will fall head over heels for Stone’s superior hack-n-slash combat skills that combine style and substance, delivering cool slow-motion sequences and bone-shattering, limb severing mechanics.
Take the battle to your opponents with a crazy mix of advanced weaponry and lo-tech 90s retro-futurism, dealing devastating damage using projectile weapons such as assault rifles, SMGs, LMGs and grenade launchers. This is a truly hardcore experience and the fights will not be easy. Test your mettle and use every technique you have as you battle through hordes of mercenaries, synthetics and private security forces.
110 Industries announced that their high-octane third-person action game Wanted: Dead is coming to Xbox Series X|S, PS5 & PC. Check out the bloody new Wanted: Dead Valentine’s Day trailer.
Developed by Japanese studio Soleil, Wanted: Dead blends melee sword combat, exciting gunplay and a unique limb severing system to deliver a deep action title inspired by the mechanically rich combat systems found in titles like Devil May Cry, Bayonetta and Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance.
The trailer treats us to a closer look at the game’s stylish high-octane combat, complete with spectacular John Wick-esque style finishers and slick, limb-severing swordplay. Let's take a look.
Players take on the role of Lt. Hannah Stone, stepping into a dark and dangerous vision of cyberpunk Hong Kong as leader of the “Zombie Squad”, an elite team who work outside the purview of the traditional police force. You will fall in love with Stone’s elite combat skills that combine style and substance, delivering cool slow-motion sequences, the ability to issue orders to teammates and a limb severing mechanic that changes enemy attack patterns.
Bayonetta & Vanquish 10th Anniversary Bundle is now available for digital pre-order and pre-download on Xbox One.
Commemorate the 10th anniversary of PlatinumGames’ two most celebrated titles with the Bayonetta & Vanquish remastered dual-pack. 4K graphics available at 60fps on Xbox One X. Experience the genesis of the Bayonetta series with the original action-adventure. Take advantage of Bayonetta’s arsenal of skills to hack, slash, and open fire upon hordes of celestial foes. Play as space soldier Sam Gideon in the hit sci-fi shooter, Vanquish. Equipped with BLADE, the experimental weapon system that can scan and copy existing weapons, he must infiltrate conquered space colony Providence and defeat legions of future-tech enemies.
Bayonetta & Vanquish 10th Anniversary Bundle will be available for Xbox One and PlayStation 4 on February 18, 2020!
Here is a little something for any one that might be at the San Diego Comic-con and want a new XBOX 360 that is just flat out hot as hell, since the rules say you must dress up like Bayonetta herself i would guess the chance of a guy winning this 360 is not all that good.
This Friday, we’re holding a special event with PlatinumGames to show off our upcoming game, Bayonetta. The event will feature some face time with the PlatinumGames crew, a chance to play some Bayonetta in an exclusive event, and potentially win one of the hottest Xbox 360’s I’ve ever seen. No kidding.
A machine almost as beautiful as Bayonetta herself, the Xbox 360 arrived in our offices a day before San Diego Comic-con and nearly everyone in the office stopped by to gaze at it. While checking out the event space yesterday, PlatinumGames had a chance to look at the Xbox and were in awe of how good it looked. The unit is fully functional and will be available to one lucky winner who attends the event, if you aren’t attending there is still hope!
If you are at Comic-con and want to attend the event and get your hands on Xbox, there two ways you can score a ticket to the event: Dress Like a Sega Character and attend one of our cosplay events. We should have at least two tickets to give out per meet up, so come prepared with expert knowledge of Bayonetta!
- Dress up like Bayonetta on Friday and come find us at the Booth! We’re rewarding the hardcore Bayonetta fan who is willing to go the extra mile. Tickets are not unlimited, so come early and check us out!
There you have it, be sure to come out and see us at the Show even if you aren’t in costume! Sega is located at marker 5200 on the show floor.
Updated 7/23 - We will also have limited tickets available on a first come first serve basis to those attending the PlatinumGames Panel at San Diego Comic Con. Be there early to get in line and grab a pass to this exclusive event!