The new multiplayer game Naraka: Bladepoint is strongly reminiscent of the action RPG Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, only here you beat each other up.
What is Naraka: Bladepoint? The multiplayer action game was announced during the Game Awards 2019. It places you on a mysterious island where you contend with other players over secrets.
- You move completely freely on the island
- The melee combat is very action-oriented, but also tactical
- The goal is to uncover the secrets of the island
- You can sneak and attack from ambush
- PvP is at the center
- The developers follow the approach “Easy to learn, hard to master”
- Your skills and equipment are important
Is Sekiro multiplayer?
What is special about the game? Naraka: Bladepoint aims to impress with several interesting features:
- You can move freely in the world, climb, swing, jump… There is no place you cannot reach
- The combat system relies on a novel “No Block & Parry Button” mechanic. The developers have not yet revealed exactly how it works, but the battles are promised to be particularly exciting and action-packed
Why does it remind you of Sekiro? Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is the current action RPG from From Software, the developers of the Dark Souls series and Bloodborne. There are indeed some parallels to Naraka.
That’s why Sekiro comes to mind when watching the trailer:
- The Asian graphic style and the setting with Asian fantasy elements
- The grappling hook, which can be used to traverse the game world
- The clothing style recalls Sekiro
- The combat system that combines tactical elements with fast action
More information in 2020
When will the game be released? Besides the fact that Naraka: Bladepoint is supposed to be released in 2020, nothing else is known. However, the developers want to reveal more about the game next year. It is at least planned for PC via Steam.
Who is Naraka suitable for? Judging by the first trailer, Naraka is a game that could be interesting for anyone who wants to experience multiplayer melee combat against other players while exploring the secrets of a large, open island.
