Keiichiro Toyama, the visionary behind the Silent Hill franchise, is crafting a unique horror-action experience with his new game, Slitterhead. This article delves into Toyama's comments about the game's originality and its potentially "rough around the edges" nature.
Launching November 8th, Slitterhead, from Silent Hill creator Keiichiro Toyama and his studio, Bokeh Game Studio, promises a blend of action and horror. Toyama acknowledges the game might feel "rough around the edges" in a recent GameRant interview, stating, "From the very first ‘Silent Hill,’ we have maintained a commitment to freshness and originality, even if it means being a bit rough around the edges. That attitude has remained consistent throughout my works and in ‘Slitterhead.’"
Toyama's commitment to innovation is evident. While his 2008 title, Siren: Blood Curse, was his last foray into horror before focusing on the Gravity Rush series, Slitterhead marks a significant return to the genre that redefined psychological horror with the original Silent Hill trilogy.
The "rough edges" Toyama mentions could be attributed to the size of Bokeh Game Studio (11-50 employees) compared to larger AAA developers. However, the involvement of industry veterans like producer Mika Takahashi, character designer Tatsuya Yoshikawa, and composer Akira Yamaoka, along with the intriguing gameplay blending elements of Gravity Rush and Siren, suggests a unique and innovative title. Only time will tell if these "rough edges" are simply experimental quirks or more significant issues.
Slitterhead unfolds in the fictional city of Kowlong – a blend of "Kowloon" and "Hong Kong" – a 1990s-inspired Asian metropolis infused with supernatural elements reminiscent of seinen manga like Gantz and Parasyte. Players assume the role of a "Hyoki," a spirit-like entity capable of body-hopping to combat grotesque, unpredictable enemies known as "Slitterheads," creatures that shift from human to horrifying, yet strangely humorous, forms.
For a deeper dive into Slitterhead's gameplay and narrative, explore our related article.
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