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The streets have been vacated in Tango Gameworks' Ghostwire: Tokyo, replaced with an eerie fog and terrifying supernatural forces wandering around, creating a treacherous amount of exploration for protagonist Akito and spiritual partner, KK. During a preview event for Ghostwire, we sabbatum downwardly to check out 20 minutes of gameplay coverage, catching how Akito and KK work together through this hazardous environment, attempting to larn the truth of the dangerous supernatural threat while likewise exploring off the browbeaten path to socialize with Yokai.

The preview consequence gave us an extended look at the first-person active behind Ghostwire, watching Akito rip through various spirits using his iii unique ethereal spells. The 3 spells Akito used were primarily elemental, giving him access to water, fire, and current of air-based attacks.

If an enemy were to be stunned past Akito, he would use an electrifying wire attack to grab the core of the spirit, ripping them apart in a vivid display of horrific energy, potentially doing it to multiple foes. Though Akito is withal learning these skills, KK seems adept at what'southward happening, and the partnership between them shines in their back-and-along dialogue throughout the preview.

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While the gameplay will exist from a offset-person perspective, Ghostwire doesn't feel like a traditional shooter, with the spells Akito uses feeling more than akin to fluid ranged attacks and an extension of hands. These set the stage for Ghostwire's combat to feel weighty, with each encounter a problematic dance to overpower whichever spirit has crossed Akito'south path.

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Tango Gameworks are the minds behind the horrifying The Evil Inside serial, and they can take that experience into Tokyo. Players tin can await frontward to a refreshing take on the massive city. With the gainsay and environment the main focus, nosotros await forward to seeing how the more than extensive entrada plays out when the game releases on March 25 to the PlayStation 5 and PC.