Showa American Story offers a particularly original starting synopsis and gameplay that promises to be explosive.
In recent years, Chinese video game studios have shown their full potential on the international scene. Obviously, it is impossible not to mention Genshin Impact, the best known of all and which brings together millions of players every day. The free-to-play studio miHoYo is not the only one to shine the Chinese video game industry. The battle royale Hell : Bladepoint has also succeeded in making its mark. But it’s not just multiplayer in life. In the coming years, Black Myth : Wukong et Lost Soul Aside, among others, should easily arouse the hype among players. On his side, Showa American Story relies on its madness and its original context to stand out.
Showa American Story, when Japan colonizes the United States
The open world game Showa American Story intrigue upon reading its starting synopsis.
Showa 66, Japan redeemed most of the United States with its strong economic power. A wave of immigration firmly established Japanese culture on the American continent. The United States, once the world’s leading power, is now officially a Japanese colony and the two cultures quickly merged. Although conflict is inevitable, citizens have gradually adapted to a life they could never have imagined.
Conflict, there will be many in Showa American Story. The first gameplay images released in early 2022 hinted at an explosive beat’em all. This mixes ranged combat with a devastating arsenal and hand-to-hand combat with all kinds of weapons, which is directly reminiscent of Dead Rising. The Chinese studio NEKCOM also draws on the side of Days Gone with the use of the motorcycle in a desolate open world. As in the two games mentioned, zombies pose the main threat to Showa American Story.
Chouko, a disturbed heroine but with many assets
The main character of the game is called Chouko, a professional stuntwoman. The 19-year-old has arrived in Neo Yokohama (formerly Hollywood) to audition for a new action movie. Unfortunately, Chuko will be murdered, then mysteriously come back to life… She will go in search of her sister and revenge in a world that has changed radically since her murder. Yes, everything seems quite improbable in Showa American Story. Exploration will be central to the gameplay experience. Resources will be used to upgrade Chouko’s RV, which serves as the central HUB. The character will be highly customizable and will be able to unlock new moves and costumes over the course of the adventure. A real road-trip inspired by B series that promises a lot. Showa American Story will be released on PC, PS5 and PS4. However, it does not yet have a release date.
