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| − | '''''Devil's Third''''' is a [[Wii U]] exclusive third-person hack and slash game. Originally announced by [[wikipedia:THQ|THQ]] for the [[wikipedia:Xbox 360|Xbox 360]] and [[wikipedia:PlayStation 3|PlayStation 3]], the rights to the game were returned to Valhalla | + | '''''Devil's Third''''' is a [[Wii U]] exclusive third-person hack and slash game, released in 2015 and developed by {{wp|Valhalla Game Studios}}, headed by {{wp|Tomonobu Itagaki}}. Originally announced by [[wikipedia:THQ|THQ]] for the [[wikipedia:Xbox 360|Xbox 360]] and [[wikipedia:PlayStation 3|PlayStation 3]], the rights to the game were returned to Valhalla after THQ was closed down in 2013, and Nintendo obtained publishing rights. In Japan, the retail version of ''Devil's Third'' was released exclusively through Amazon.<ref>[https://mynintendonews.com/2015/06/10/devils-third-will-be-an-amazon-exclusive-in-japan/ Devil's Third Will Be An Amazon Exclusive In Japan]. My Nintendo News (June 10, 2015). Retrieved October 2, 2016.</ref> |
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| + | The multiplayer component of the game was later released for PC, titled ''Devil's Third Online''. | ||
==Blurb== | ==Blurb== | ||
| + | ===Box=== | ||
| + | '''''An action-shooter hybrid''''' | ||
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| + | ''Jump into a gorgeous east-meets-west blend of ninja-style melee and modern gunfighting action!'' | ||
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| + | ''Massive clan-based online multiplayer'' | ||
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| + | ''Join a clan, build a base, and attack your rivals in multiplayer Siege matches!'' | ||
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===Nintendo website=== | ===Nintendo website=== | ||
'''''Devil in the Details''''' | '''''Devil in the Details''''' | ||
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''From famed Ninja Gaiden designer Tomonobu Itagaki comes an east-meets-west blend of ninja-style melee combat and modern gunplay oozing with savage action. Wage fierce fortress combat in a unique, clan-based online* multiplayer mode. Or go it alone as Ivan, a brutal ex-mercenary, and survive his all-out war of vengeance…for a guitar.'' | ''From famed Ninja Gaiden designer Tomonobu Itagaki comes an east-meets-west blend of ninja-style melee combat and modern gunplay oozing with savage action. Wage fierce fortress combat in a unique, clan-based online* multiplayer mode. Or go it alone as Ivan, a brutal ex-mercenary, and survive his all-out war of vengeance…for a guitar.'' | ||
| − | ''The online | + | ''The online Siege Mode lets you create and manage your own clan to compete for power and influence. Customize fortresses to give your clan the advantage when defending against invaders. Or attack other clan fortresses to conquer their territory and earn clan rewards, like new weapons, customizations, or fortress-building options. There's also Drill Mode, a combination of traditional and off-the-wall online multiplayer options ranging from free-for-all to team matchups, chicken collecting, and even fruit tossing. You can even earn customizable gear and equipment to create your own look and load out.'' |
*''Create and manage your own clan and fortresses in online* multiplayer'' | *''Create and manage your own clan and fortresses in online* multiplayer'' | ||
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*''Over-the-top melee-based finishing moves'' | *''Over-the-top melee-based finishing moves'' | ||
*''Customize your look and loadout with a large variety of weapons and gear'' | *''Customize your look and loadout with a large variety of weapons and gear'' | ||
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| + | ===[[Nintendo eShop]]=== | ||
| + | ''From famed Ninja Gaiden designer Tomonobu Itagaki comes an east-meets-west blend of ninja-style melee combat and modern gunplay oozing with savage action. Wage fierce fortress combat in a unique, clan-based online* multiplayer mode. Or go it alone as Ivan, a brutal ex-mercenary, and survive his all-out war of vengeance…for a guitar.'' | ||
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| + | ''The online Siege Mode lets you create and manage your own clan to compete for power and influence. Customize fortresses to give your clan the advantage when defending against invaders. Or attack other clan fortresses to conquer their territory and earn clan rewards, like new weapons, customizations, or fortress-building options.'' | ||
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| + | ''There's also Drill Mode, a combination of traditional and off-the-wall online multiplayer options ranging from free-for-all to team matchups, chicken collecting, and even fruit tossing. You can even earn customizable gear and equipment to create your own look and loadout.'' | ||
==Story== | ==Story== | ||
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''Devil's Third'' is mostly a third-person action game in which players control a character named Ivan, who can attack using melee-based weapons, or a gun for ranged attacks. When aiming the gun, the camera switches to first person for aiming, while melee attacks can be chained and end with a cinematic finishing move. Players can swap weapons, throw them, or have their weapon stolen in the middle of a combo. | ''Devil's Third'' is mostly a third-person action game in which players control a character named Ivan, who can attack using melee-based weapons, or a gun for ranged attacks. When aiming the gun, the camera switches to first person for aiming, while melee attacks can be chained and end with a cinematic finishing move. Players can swap weapons, throw them, or have their weapon stolen in the middle of a combo. | ||
| − | The game also features online multiplayer, with several modes. However, Nintendo | + | The game also features online multiplayer, with several modes. However, Nintendo announced that all online functions will be shut down on December 29, 2016, while purchases of Golden Eggs will no longer be possible after June 27.<ref>[http://www.perfectly-nintendo.com/devils-third-online-services-shut-december/ Devil's Third: online services to shut down in December]. Perfectly Nintendo (June 23, 2016). Retrieved June 23, 2016.</ref> |
==Technical details== | ==Technical details== | ||
{{Game Technical Details | {{Game Technical Details | ||
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|save=16 MB | |save=16 MB | ||
| − | |support=[[Nintendo Network]] (online multiplayer) | + | |support=[[Nintendo Network]] (online multiplayer, leaderboards) |
| − | |input=[[Wii U GamePad]], [[Wii U Pro Controller]] | + | |input=[[Wii U GamePad]], [[Wii U Pro Controller]], USB keyboard |
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Devil's Third is a Wii U exclusive third-person hack and slash game, released in 2015 and developed by Valhalla Game Studios, headed by Tomonobu Itagaki. Originally announced by THQ for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, the rights to the game were returned to Valhalla after THQ was closed down in 2013, and Nintendo obtained publishing rights. In Japan, the retail version of Devil's Third was released exclusively through Amazon.[2]
The multiplayer component of the game was later released for PC, titled Devil's Third Online.
Contents
Blurb
Box
An action-shooter hybrid
Jump into a gorgeous east-meets-west blend of ninja-style melee and modern gunfighting action!
Massive clan-based online multiplayer
Join a clan, build a base, and attack your rivals in multiplayer Siege matches!
Nintendo website
Devil in the Details
From famed Ninja Gaiden designer Tomonobu Itagaki comes an east-meets-west blend of ninja-style melee combat and modern gunplay oozing with savage action. Wage fierce fortress combat in a unique, clan-based online* multiplayer mode. Or go it alone as Ivan, a brutal ex-mercenary, and survive his all-out war of vengeance…for a guitar.
The online Siege Mode lets you create and manage your own clan to compete for power and influence. Customize fortresses to give your clan the advantage when defending against invaders. Or attack other clan fortresses to conquer their territory and earn clan rewards, like new weapons, customizations, or fortress-building options. There's also Drill Mode, a combination of traditional and off-the-wall online multiplayer options ranging from free-for-all to team matchups, chicken collecting, and even fruit tossing. You can even earn customizable gear and equipment to create your own look and load out.
- Create and manage your own clan and fortresses in online* multiplayer
- Original gameplay that seamlessly blends ninja-style melee and modern gunplay
- Brutal, action-packed story of ex-mercenary Ivan
- Up to 16 players battle it out simultaneously in online* modes
- Drill mode offers traditional and over-the-top gameplay options
- Over-the-top melee-based finishing moves
- Customize your look and loadout with a large variety of weapons and gear
Nintendo eShop
From famed Ninja Gaiden designer Tomonobu Itagaki comes an east-meets-west blend of ninja-style melee combat and modern gunplay oozing with savage action. Wage fierce fortress combat in a unique, clan-based online* multiplayer mode. Or go it alone as Ivan, a brutal ex-mercenary, and survive his all-out war of vengeance…for a guitar.
The online Siege Mode lets you create and manage your own clan to compete for power and influence. Customize fortresses to give your clan the advantage when defending against invaders. Or attack other clan fortresses to conquer their territory and earn clan rewards, like new weapons, customizations, or fortress-building options.
There's also Drill Mode, a combination of traditional and off-the-wall online multiplayer options ranging from free-for-all to team matchups, chicken collecting, and even fruit tossing. You can even earn customizable gear and equipment to create your own look and loadout.
Story
Satellite debris surrounding the earth has been colliding active satellites, leading to a large number of satellites being destroyed from a chain reaction of collisions, and war has erupted across the globe in the chaos.
Gameplay
Devil's Third is mostly a third-person action game in which players control a character named Ivan, who can attack using melee-based weapons, or a gun for ranged attacks. When aiming the gun, the camera switches to first person for aiming, while melee attacks can be chained and end with a cinematic finishing move. Players can swap weapons, throw them, or have their weapon stolen in the middle of a combo.
The game also features online multiplayer, with several modes. However, Nintendo announced that all online functions will be shut down on December 29, 2016, while purchases of Golden Eggs will no longer be possible after June 27.[3]
Technical details
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External links
References
- ↑ Star Fox Zero, Mario Maker Wii U Bundle Release Dates Announced. GameSpot (August 24, 2015). Retrieved August 24, 2015.
- ↑ Devil's Third Will Be An Amazon Exclusive In Japan. My Nintendo News (June 10, 2015). Retrieved October 2, 2016.
- ↑ Devil's Third: online services to shut down in December. Perfectly Nintendo (June 23, 2016). Retrieved June 23, 2016.
