Homura Hime Brings Fast Paced Action and Bullet Hell Style Combat to Fill the Nier Sized Void
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
Crimson Dusk and Playism bring fast-paced hack-and-slash combat and bullet-hell action to players craving a Nier-style experience in Homura Hime.
It is hard to believe that Nier Automata is fast approaching its tenth anniversary. Despite moving over ten million copies and maintaining a massive cultural footprint, players are still waiting for a proper continuation of the series. While Square Enix keeps us guessing, developer Crimson Dusk and publisher Playism are stepping up to help bridge the gap with their debut project. Homura Hime delivers a striking anime aesthetic paired with the kind of high speed hack and slash action that fans of the genre live for, making it a natural title to watch across PC and console setups.
In the game, you step into the shoes of an exorcist tracking down corrupted archdemons, utilizing a floating pair of twin swords that immediately evoke fond memories of Automata. The combat loop is built around mixing light and heavy attacks into devastating combos while managing an arsenal of flashy skills on cooldown timers. You can summon a giant flaming phoenix or teleport your blades for safe distance damage, but the real star of the system is the parry mechanic. Backed by clear audio cues, successful parries shave precious seconds off your skill cooldowns, rewarding aggressive play and keeping the adrenaline high during chaotic encounters.
While the narrative takes a backseat to the relentless action, the real test of your skills comes in the form of inventive boss fights. Encounters against demons wielding giant skeletons or summoning flora from coffins demand absolute mastery of your dodging and parrying toolsets. As Polygon notes in their initial impressions, the Japanese audio design means reading subtitles during a frantic bullet hell skirmish can be tough, but the sheer spectacle of the combat more than compensates. For players looking for a stylish new title to add to their rotation while waiting for major studio announcements, this indie release deserves a close look. Read the full preview over at Polygon.
Tags: Homura Hime, Crimson Dusk, Playism, Action Games, PC Gaming
Original article: Polygon