Gintama Rumble is gearing up for its early 2018 release. The action game is based upon the anime and manga of the same name, and is set to release January 18, 2018 for both PlayStation 4 and Vita. In order to raise awareness, publisher Bandai Namco just put out a new television spot showing off what to expect from its gameplay.
Check out the new Gintama Rumble television spot below:
For more on the upcoming action game, check out the most recent character confirmations:
- Hijikata Toshiro – He has many slashing attacks, and he can launch waves of attacks that will catch numerous enemies in a massive melee.
- Kondo Isao – A power-type character boasting the top attack power, he launches slow but heavy-hitting attacks.
- Okita Sougo – His fast swordsmanship skills prevent enemies from getting close to him. It is also reported that his finisher attack seems to use a bazooka.
- Imai Nobume – She has a dual-wielding style by using both short and long sword. She can confuse enemies with her elegant moves.
In addition to the new playable characters, this batch also confirms that Courtesan of a Nation arc and Baragaki arc will be included in the Gintama Chronicle story mode. Sasaki Isaburo and Oboro will also appear in the game, but only as enemy boss characters.
Gintama Rumble (preorder at Play-Asia) will be released for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita in Japan on January 18, 2018. An English localization for Southeast Asia will be also released on the exact same day. However, it will be only available for PlayStation 4.