In a recent interview with Inside Games, El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron producer Masato Kimura offered some background information on the mysterious forthcoming action game for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. A few remarkable quotes:
"Right now there are 120 people developing this game. We began three years ago, although at the start it was only me, the director [Sawaki Takeyasu] and representatives of the company. Our core members have been involved in games such as Devil May Cry, Resident Evil, and Okami. From there our staff gradually increased until we were able to arrange the structure we have now."
El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron is an action game by Ignition Tokyo and UTV Ignition Games for PS3 and Xbox 360, later released on Switch.
VGChartz's Evan Norris: "Presenting El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron to a new audience and preserving it for future generations is a great thing, especially considering its cult status. Whether that audience will enjoy it is another matter entirely. Due to its cryptic storytelling, repetitive combat, and clumsy platforming, it doesn't quite escape the orbit of mediocrity. Still, there's a lot to admire, including exciting boss battles, impressive production design, and powerful music. If nothing else, it's an ambitious game with a singular vision. And that's something to celebrate."
Its a pretty cool game. i have the 360 version but Id buy the switch to play on the go.
"The Tokyo-based (Japan) indie games developer crim Co., Ltd., today announced with gret joy and thrill that their unique third-person action adventure "El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron HD Remaster", is now available for the Nintendo Switch via the Nintendo Eshop." - Jonas Ek, TGG.
Man, can't wait for this one to come out.
It looks great.