Fighting Game ‘Yatagarasu’ Coming To 3DS eShop

Publisher of Cave Story , Nicalis , is bringing a new fighter to the 3DS eShop named Yatagarasu.

Don’t memorize that name just yet as it may or may not end up getting changed here in the states as that was the name it was given in the 2011 PC release in Japan. Developed by Circle Edge, a three person team comprised of former SNK geniuses, Yatagarasu features solid classic 2D fighting.

For our fighting purists out there you’ll be happy to know that fan favorite art director Styleos worked on the game along with Umezono who designed and balanced the game, and Shiza who developed the game engine.

Yatagarasu will feature eight playable characters, single and two-player versus modes, training and replay modes, four-button attack system with parry, and classic 2D hand drawn sprites complete with an original soundtrack. Nicalis is also heavily touting the “unique optional commentator system that mimics the tournament trash talk experience.” I personally would like to see a trailer of this feature myself as it sounds pretty cool.

If you’re looking to get a little hands-on time with the game then you’re in luck as Yatagarasu will be on display next week at PAX Prime in Seattle Washington.

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