Many of those fans are excited that they can now interact with the series eccentric characters.
Additionally, those unfamiliar with the show cant wait to see what the fuss is all about.
It will be another year before everyone satisfies their curiosity.
In the meantime, here is everything we know aboutSamurai Pizza Cats: Blast from the Past.
What is Samurai Pizza Cats: Blast from the Past?
Samurai Pizza Cats: Blast from the Pastis an action-packed 2Dplatformer with puzzle-solvingand RPG mechanics.
Publisher Red Dune Games and developer BLAST ZERO timed the games announcement to coincide with the shows 35thanniversary.
However, the story also evolves and takes a new turn in the new game.
He is concerned that the developers may not even cast him as a playable character.
One of his companions comes up with a diabolical plan, as usual.
He proposes that they bribe the developers to create a powerful robot to help them fight the Samurai Cats.
As such, the heroes must go on a mission to stop the villains and save the empire.
Gameplay
The gameplay inSamurai Pizza Cats: Blast from the Pastfocuses on hack and slash action.
Moreover, it also incorporates RPG, puzzle-solving, adventure, and storytelling elements.
Players control the Samurai Cats as they fight enemies standing in their way.
Every hero cat has unique abilities and skills.
Speedy focuses on close-range combat and uses a sword to hack and slash enemies.
In contrast, Polly focuses on ranged attacks and uses her Kunai Shuriken to shoot enemies.
Guido has a more complex strategy and prefers launching aerial attacks.
Notably, players can easily switch between the three cats in the middle of fights.
The RPGsystem is integral to the cats fighting skills and abilities.
Players can collect and equip cards that upgrade their characters skills and abilities.
Every card unlocks a different upgrade.
For example, some boost characters speeds while others increase their strength.
Notably, the upgrades make the gameplay evolve over time to keep the experience fresh and interesting.
Players can find and collect cards by exploring and defeating enemies.
The action goes hand in hand with adventure.
Players must explore Little Tokyo as they fight enemies and progress towards their goal.
Interestingly, players can even access houses when exploring the city and surrounding villages.
Besides fighting and exploring, players must also solve environmental puzzles as they progress through the games open world.
The puzzles are unique and creative.
Notably, players must be witty and fast to solve the puzzles and avoid the underlying environmental hazards.
Storytelling is also an integral aspect of the gameplay.
Players unravel an intriguing story as they explore and overcome enemies.
Interestingly, the games story also ties into the shows original concept.
The developer is best known forJitsu Squad, an action-packed, co-op focused 2D beat em up game.
Interestingly, the developers work onJitsu Squaddirectly inspired the development ofSamurai Pizza Cats: Blast from the Past.
A Japanese company contacted the studio with a proposal to release an arcade port in Japan.
Red Dune Games is the publisher behind the game.
With the plot established, the other scenes showcase various elements of the gameplay design.
Players can see the cats in action as they perform various combat moves against various enemies.
One of the scenes also showcases the games RPG system.
Moreover, players can learn more about the game from the background narration.
The developers have not set a release date, and the game is expected to launch in 2026.
The developers are expected to release updates about the games platforms and release date over time.
PC users canwishlist it on Steamas they wait.
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