Yatagarasu Enter the Eastward
Yatagarasu Dev Team · 2024 · Indie, 2D Fighter, Competitive, Pixel Graphics, Anime
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About Yatagarasu Enter the Eastward
Overview
Following "Yatagarasu Attack on Cataclysm", "Yatagarasu Enter the Eastward" introduces a new parallel world with new characters and gameplay meticulously optimized for your enjoyment. This game preserves the classic 2D fighting game format and features high-quality pixel graphics and a simple gameplay style that anyone can pick up.
Story
Dec 25th, 1926. The imperial era name transitions to "Kobun” and seems to herald the dawn of a new period in history.
But behind the scenes, a Japanese nationalist revolutionary group has staged a coup d’etat with the goal of restoring "the divine nation of Japan." The revolutionaries acted swiftly, seizing control of the Prime Minister’s residence, the police department, major corporations, and newspapers.
Struggling to react, former government forces initiated a secret plan to eliminate key figures involved in the coup through an assassination program known as "Yatagarasu." This covert opeation was assigned to the "Iga Clan", a ninja clan that exists today as an intelligence agency and who are also known as "Government Dogs."
New Characters
Ugui (VA: Shinobu Matsumoto)
An elderly butler who serves the last descendant of the now-deposed Suitoku royal family. Wugui was retained by the former king, but his demeanor and skills are uncharacteristic of a butler and his background is shrouded in mystery. He intends to use the current unrest in Japan to manipulate the government and restore the royal family.
"It's time to purge."
Ao Tienyi (VA: Yumiri Hanamori)
The last living descendant of the Suitoku royal family. When the royal family was dethroned, she was spirited away by Wugui and lived in hiding. She has agreed to Wugui’s plan to use the current unrest in Japan to rebuild her former kingdom. Tienyi is naturally timid, but decided to take on the role of the "bright and cheerful princess" after being deeply moved by Kotaro's acting.
"Have I become the lady you wish for?"
Sistan (VA: Hisako Kanemoto)
Originally an automated doll designed to bring joy to people, Sistan was reprogrammed by a certain nation to become a secret operative. She was dispatched to Japan on a mission to locate a ‘Divine Drive’ said to be able to predict any event or grant wishes.
"I will execute my orders... and eliminate all obstacles..."
About This Game
"Yatagarasu Enter the Eastward" is an original 2D fighting game. Our goal was to provide easy-to-understand gameplay so many people can enjoy the fun of fighting games. We deliberately kept the gameplay simple and focused on building a strong base around the fundamentals of fighting games and enabling players to enjoy the fun, core aspects of fighting games.
・An Original 2D Fighting Game
An original 2D fighting game designed in the pixel art style which has become less common over the years. We paid close attention to designing appealing character designs and animations that can only be expressed in old-school pixel art.
・Core "blocking" System
Yatagarasu's core gameplay mechanic is the blocking / "BL" system, which centers on deflecting your opponent's attacks and counterattacking. This simple system makes it easy to understand and apply strategy in the game.
・Simple Game System
For a modern fighting game, Yatagarasu is very straightforward. Our goal was to create a game that anyone can pick up and play but also offers deep gameplay.
・Commentary System
In live settings, fighting games have an off-screen appeal that includes fun smack talk, cheering, and commentary to engage the audience. To recreate this lively off-screen excitement, we’ve integrated a commentary system into the game. This is a unique feature where real-time commentary and hype play out as matches develop.
・Network Battle Support
For "Yatagarasu Enter the Eastward", we've implemented our own netcode from scratch. You can enjoy smooth online battles with minimal network lag. This game includes a variety of features such as ranked matches, lobby matches, playing while waiting, and spectating. You can also use a website (Yatagarasu News) to check the current match status from your smartphone.
・Long Production Period and Intricate Improvements
We’ve worked on the production and updating this game for for a long time, constantly improving the quality while listening to feedback from the fighting game community.
Following "Yatagarasu Attack on Cataclysm", "Yatagarasu Enter the Eastward" introduces a new parallel world with new characters and gameplay meticulously optimized for your enjoyment. This game preserves the classic 2D fighting game format and features high-quality pixel graphics and a simple gameplay style that anyone can pick up.
Story
Dec 25th, 1926. The imperial era name transitions to "Kobun” and seems to herald the dawn of a new period in history.
But behind the scenes, a Japanese nationalist revolutionary group has staged a coup d’etat with the goal of restoring "the divine nation of Japan." The revolutionaries acted swiftly, seizing control of the Prime Minister’s residence, the police department, major corporations, and newspapers.
Struggling to react, former government forces initiated a secret plan to eliminate key figures involved in the coup through an assassination program known as "Yatagarasu." This covert opeation was assigned to the "Iga Clan", a ninja clan that exists today as an intelligence agency and who are also known as "Government Dogs."
New Characters
Ugui (VA: Shinobu Matsumoto)
An elderly butler who serves the last descendant of the now-deposed Suitoku royal family. Wugui was retained by the former king, but his demeanor and skills are uncharacteristic of a butler and his background is shrouded in mystery. He intends to use the current unrest in Japan to manipulate the government and restore the royal family.
"It's time to purge."
Ao Tienyi (VA: Yumiri Hanamori)
The last living descendant of the Suitoku royal family. When the royal family was dethroned, she was spirited away by Wugui and lived in hiding. She has agreed to Wugui’s plan to use the current unrest in Japan to rebuild her former kingdom. Tienyi is naturally timid, but decided to take on the role of the "bright and cheerful princess" after being deeply moved by Kotaro's acting.
"Have I become the lady you wish for?"
Sistan (VA: Hisako Kanemoto)
Originally an automated doll designed to bring joy to people, Sistan was reprogrammed by a certain nation to become a secret operative. She was dispatched to Japan on a mission to locate a ‘Divine Drive’ said to be able to predict any event or grant wishes.
"I will execute my orders... and eliminate all obstacles..."
About This Game
"Yatagarasu Enter the Eastward" is an original 2D fighting game. Our goal was to provide easy-to-understand gameplay so many people can enjoy the fun of fighting games. We deliberately kept the gameplay simple and focused on building a strong base around the fundamentals of fighting games and enabling players to enjoy the fun, core aspects of fighting games.
・An Original 2D Fighting Game
An original 2D fighting game designed in the pixel art style which has become less common over the years. We paid close attention to designing appealing character designs and animations that can only be expressed in old-school pixel art.
・Core "blocking" System
Yatagarasu's core gameplay mechanic is the blocking / "BL" system, which centers on deflecting your opponent's attacks and counterattacking. This simple system makes it easy to understand and apply strategy in the game.
・Simple Game System
For a modern fighting game, Yatagarasu is very straightforward. Our goal was to create a game that anyone can pick up and play but also offers deep gameplay.
・Commentary System
In live settings, fighting games have an off-screen appeal that includes fun smack talk, cheering, and commentary to engage the audience. To recreate this lively off-screen excitement, we’ve integrated a commentary system into the game. This is a unique feature where real-time commentary and hype play out as matches develop.
・Network Battle Support
For "Yatagarasu Enter the Eastward", we've implemented our own netcode from scratch. You can enjoy smooth online battles with minimal network lag. This game includes a variety of features such as ranked matches, lobby matches, playing while waiting, and spectating. You can also use a website (Yatagarasu News) to check the current match status from your smartphone.
・Long Production Period and Intricate Improvements
We’ve worked on the production and updating this game for for a long time, constantly improving the quality while listening to feedback from the fighting game community.
What Steam players say
Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.
I'm not going to make a long-winded review on this because I just can't since it's this game in particular that we're talking about. With that out of the way...... Yatagarasu: Enter The Eastward is a 1 vs 1 fighting game made by a team comprised of 3 former SNK devs. If you're here and wondering why there are 2 versions of this game with the other called "Attack on Cataclysm", that's because "Enter the Eastward" is the sequel to AoC but in truth.....this isn't really a sequel but just an update to AoC without actually updating AoC but instead forcing you to pay full indie price for the whole game even if you own the AoC. There is NOTHING in this version remotely new coming from Attack on Cataclysm......NOTHING and if there is, it's not even noticable. The only thing this version of Yatagarasu has in stored for players is the addition of 3 additional characters (and stages) that were included in the arcade version of the game. These characters have more than likely been in the arcade version for years with us just now getting them in the Steam version. These characters were first announced back in 2018 and we're just now getting them.....yeah, these devs are slow....hella slow on …29 found this helpful
As a warning, this game is not going to be for most people reading this. The game is old, its backend is ancient, and its online functionality would have been considered outdated 15 years ago. And no, there's no rollback. This is a game that you are either going to be playing with mates locally or not at all. I understand this is going to be a dealbreaker for most people, and I get it. That said, I love Yatagarasu, and it getting an update out of the blue something like ten years after its original English launch is nothing short of a dream for me. This is easily one of my favorite fighting games, hands down. The game is heavily inspired by Third Strike and pulls from two decades of competitive knowledge to create something that plays absolutely magnificently. If you're a fan of 3s, you are going to feel right at home here. The changes to the game for this version are, admittedly, relatively small--3 new characters, a handful of stages, and balance and move adjustments and additions for the whole cast. Pretty standard incremental revision stuff, the kind that the genre has been getting since the early days. What really sells this version for me is that it runs on the Steam Deck wi…24 found this helpful
I really do like this game. It's very fun and has some interesting characters/mechanics. Although I can't say I recommend it until goes on sale since the game is still pretty rough on a technical rollback. Also, while I do understand the sentiment that the devs punked out on rollback, it is absolutely ♥♥♥♥♥♥ up most of the reviews on here are just ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ on the devs steam Review Score just to prove a point. You're not proving anything. You're literally DESTROYING an indie game that barely has any players anyways. And for what? So you can flex your Internet Points? GTFO here. Capcom/Bamco are charging most of y'all accessories/cosmetics for ACTUAL money. And you're giving this game ♥♥♥♥ for not having rollback? GTFOH with that garbage.18 found this helpful
The resident grappler of this game has a 5x360+PP command grab super. And this is only one of the many warcrimes this game has to offer. Every character archetype has a twist that allows for some crazy tech you won't find in any other fg and they are all very rewarding to learn. Because of such genius design, I'm unable to care about the horrendous UI and back-end of this game. If you wan't a game worth labbing and don't mind having to play local vs, you are in for one of the best fgs ever.8 found this helpful
This game is made in an old janky engine, has no rollback, and maybe (MAYBE) 2 people who actively play it, and in so many other ways is just bad.... BUT, it also happens to be one of the greatest fighting games ever made, so if you think there's someone in your life or some shmucks at locals you can convince to play this with you, then go for it. Highly recommend. Word to the wise: The Mizuumi and Supercombo wikis for this game are dramatically out of date (they're not even for this version of the game in fact). The best wiki you'll find (at least in english) is on MOQLNKN's wordpress site. It's not the most comprehensive wiki you'll ever see but it's still pretty good regardless.3 found this helpful
I love the clasic pixel art, it brings me back to street fighter thirds strike and super gem fighter, my favorite FG games, cool designs, baddass soundtracks, i only wish the devs keep updating this games i would love to extend my combos!
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