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'''''Berserk and the Band of the Hawk''''', known in Japan as {{nihongo|'''''Berserk Musou'''''|ベルセルク無双|Beruseruku Musō| lit. "Berserk Unrivaled"|lead=yes}} is a hack-and-slash game developed by {{W|Koei Tecmo#Omega Force|Omega Force}} and published by {{W|Koei Tecmo}} for {{W|PlayStation 3}}, {{W|PlayStation 4}}, {{W|PlayStation Vita}}, and {{W|Microsoft Windows}}. It is a collaboration between Koei Tecmo's ''{{W|Dynasty Warriors}}'' video game series and [[Kentaro Miura]]'s ''[[Berserk (Manga)|Berserk]]'' manga series.
'''''Berserk and the Band of the Hawk''''', known in Japan as {{nihongo|'''''Berserk Musou'''''|ベルセルク無双|Beruseruku Musō| lit. "Berserk Unrivaled"|lead=yes}} is a hack-and-slash game developed by {{W|Koei Tecmo#Omega Force|Omega Force}} and published by {{W|Koei Tecmo}} for {{W|PlayStation 3}}, {{W|PlayStation 4}}, {{W|PlayStation Vita}}, and {{W|Microsoft Windows}}. It is a collaboration between Koei Tecmo's ''{{W|Dynasty Warriors}}'' video game series and [[Kentaro Miura]]'s ''[[Berserk (Manga)|Berserk]]'' manga series.
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''Berserk Musō'' released in Japan on October 27, 2016 for PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita. In Western territories under the name ''Berserk and the Band of the Hawk
, the game
''
will release
on February 21, 2017 for North America, and 24 February 2017 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita and Microsoft Windows.
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''Berserk Musō''
was
released in Japan on October 27, 2016 for PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita. In Western territories
, the game will release
under the name ''Berserk and the Band of the Hawk'' on February 21, 2017 for North America, and
on
24 February 2017 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita and Microsoft Windows.
==Plot==
==Plot==
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''Berserk Musou'' is a 3D tactical-action/hack-and-slash game, set in large arenas based on various locations in the ''Berserk'' universe. Players may pick a single character to control in a large environment, where they will face hordes of demons and other monsters to slay in battle. Characters such as Guts can utilize special skills in battle called '''Kill-Crush Action''', where characters can wipe out entire sieges with a single swing.
''Berserk Musou'' is a 3D tactical-action/hack-and-slash game, set in large arenas based on various locations in the ''Berserk'' universe. Players may pick a single character to control in a large environment, where they will face hordes of demons and other monsters to slay in battle. Characters such as Guts can utilize special skills in battle called '''Kill-Crush Action''', where characters can wipe out entire sieges with a single swing.
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In addition, certain characters have a special '''Transformation''' ability that allows them to change forms and become increasingly stronger, destroying enemies in a single blow. For example, Guts' Transformation Move has him don the infamous [[Berserker Armor]], Zodd can morph into his [[Apostle|
Apostle
form]] and Griffith can smite foes as the [[God Hand]] [[Griffith/Femto|Femto]].
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In addition, certain characters have a special '''Transformation''' ability that allows them to change forms and become increasingly stronger, destroying enemies in a single blow. For example, Guts' Transformation Move has him don the infamous [[Berserker Armor]], Zodd can morph into his [[Apostle|
apostle
form]] and Griffith can smite foes as the [[God Hand]] [[Griffith/Femto|Femto]].
===Features===
===Features===
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Players can
not only enjoy
battle on multiple stages,
but
can
also experience
'''Story Mode''' where they will progress through the story of ''Berserk'' from the [[Golden Age Arc|Golden Age]] arc through the [[Falcon of the Millennium Empire Arc|Falcon of the Millennium Empire]] arc. In this mode, players can interact with characters, partake in monstrous boss battles from the series and relive the tragic tale of Guts
by
cleaving through multiple apostles at a time.
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Players can battle on multiple stages,
and
experience
a
'''Story Mode''' where they will progress through the story of ''Berserk'' from the [[Golden Age Arc|Golden Age]] arc through the [[Falcon of the Millennium Empire Arc|Falcon of the Millennium Empire]] arc. In this mode, players can interact with characters, partake in monstrous boss battles from the series and relive the tragic tale of Guts
,
cleaving through multiple apostles at a time.
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In addition, players can test the highest limits of their survival in '''Infinite Eclipse'''
. Here
,
players
will
encounter
endless upon
endless waves of enemies
that won't stop
until
you're
at
your
last breath
. In this mode, any playable character is selectable and
players can have
a
partner help them out. Whether this partner is
CPU-controlled
or
co-op has
yet
to
be
revealed
.
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In addition, players can test the highest limits of their survival in '''Infinite Eclipse''',
where
they
encounter endless waves of enemies until
their
character
is
overwhelmed
. In this mode, any playable character is selectable and a CPU-controlled
partner
is
available
to
provide
assistance
.
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Playable characters can level up by fighting in battles, thus growing stronger and gaining access to new moves and combos. Characters can also collect accessories by defeating enemies
,
bosses or buying them from the shop. Equipping these accessories provide various stat boosts such as slightly higher health or faster cooldown times for Kill-Crush moves.
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Playable characters can level up by fighting in battles, thus growing stronger and gaining access to new moves and combos. Characters can also collect accessories by defeating enemies
and
bosses
,
or
by
buying them from the shop. Equipping these accessories provide various stat boosts such as slightly higher health or faster cooldown times for Kill-Crush moves.
==Development==
==Development==
''Berserk Musō'' was first revealed in a short promotion video by Koei Tecmo on June 12, 2016, prior to E3 2016. Koinuma Hisashi spearheaded the game's development after discussing his love of the story with the other staff members. He was pleased with the overall response of the teaser video, but feared that the erotic content may hamper overseas localization. A week later, on June 20, a flyer was sent out in Japan, which confirmed a September 21 release in the country.
''Berserk Musō'' was first revealed in a short promotion video by Koei Tecmo on June 12, 2016, prior to E3 2016. Koinuma Hisashi spearheaded the game's development after discussing his love of the story with the other staff members. He was pleased with the overall response of the teaser video, but feared that the erotic content may hamper overseas localization. A week later, on June 20, a flyer was sent out in Japan, which confirmed a September 21 release in the country.
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In an interview, producer Hisashi Koinuma confirmed that the development team is aiming to release the game as a CERO D title similar to their ''[[Wikipedia:Fist of the North Star: Ken's Rage|Fist of the North Star: Ken's Rage]]'' series. Although
it is
labeled a collaboration, ''Berserk Musou''
will remain
distinct from the [[Berserk (2016 Anime)|2016 anime series]] while containing approximately 120 minutes of footage from the [[Berserk (Films)|Golden Age film trilogy]]. On July 15, 2016, Koei Tecmo revealed that the Western version of the game was planned to release in Fall 2016. However, on September 14, 2016, Koei Tecmo pushed the expected release date back to February 2017 for the Western and European releases.
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In an interview, producer Hisashi Koinuma confirmed that the development team is aiming to release the game as a CERO D title similar to their ''[[Wikipedia:Fist of the North Star: Ken's Rage|Fist of the North Star: Ken's Rage]]'' series. Although labeled a collaboration, ''Berserk Musou''
remains
distinct from the [[Berserk (2016 Anime)|2016 anime series]] while containing approximately 120 minutes of footage from the [[Berserk (Films)|Golden Age film trilogy]]. On July 15, 2016, Koei Tecmo revealed that the Western version of the game was planned to release in Fall 2016. However, on September 14, 2016, Koei Tecmo pushed the expected release date back to February 2017 for the Western and European releases.
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In Japan, first-print copies of the game
will include
a "wet-outfit costume" DLC code for Casca.
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In Japan, first-print copies of the game
included
a "wet-outfit costume" DLC code for Casca.
==Playable Characters==
==Playable Characters==
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* This is the first Berserk video game to be developed since the [[Berserk: Millennium Falcon Hen Seima Senki no Shō|2004 PS2 game]].
* This is the first Berserk video game to be developed since the [[Berserk: Millennium Falcon Hen Seima Senki no Shō|2004 PS2 game]].
** This is also the first Berserk video game since the [[Sword of the Berserk: Guts' Rage|1999 Dreamcast game]] to be released outside of Japan.
** This is also the first Berserk video game since the [[Sword of the Berserk: Guts' Rage|1999 Dreamcast game]] to be released outside of Japan.
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* All characters
will be
voiced by their respective seiyuus from the 2016 anime and movie trilogy.
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* All characters
are
voiced by their respective seiyuus from the 2016 anime and movie trilogy.
* The game will feature very little censorship pertaining to events from the manga, as the developers want to bring the full experience of Berserk to life. However, Koinuma Hisashi believes that in order to localize the game overseas, some of the more sexual content might have to be changed to meet requirements.
* The game will feature very little censorship pertaining to events from the manga, as the developers want to bring the full experience of Berserk to life. However, Koinuma Hisashi believes that in order to localize the game overseas, some of the more sexual content might have to be changed to meet requirements.
** On a more positive note, [http://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2016/08/22/berserk-ps4-western-release-will-things-held-back-japanese-version/ the Western version of Berserk Musou will have "things" that were held back from the Japanese version], most likely referring to aspects of the game's violent and gory content.
** On a more positive note, [http://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2016/08/22/berserk-ps4-western-release-will-things-held-back-japanese-version/ the Western version of Berserk Musou will have "things" that were held back from the Japanese version], most likely referring to aspects of the game's violent and gory content.