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Devil Kings

Platform(s): PlayStation 2
Genre: Action
Publisher: Capcom

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'Devil Kings' (PS2) Slashes Its Way To Stores

by Rainier on Oct. 11, 2005 @ 5:54 p.m. PDT

Devil Kings is a fast-paced action game set against a backdrop of a warring nation as feudal lords battle for land and power. Choose from a selection of heroic warriors and utilize their unique combat abilities to fight on the battlefields and unify the country. Devil Kings possesses compelling gameplay that will have gamers unleashing a variety of devastating attacks to triumph over every enemy.

In Devil Kings, it is an age of chaos and turmoil where warriors will rise to achieve absolute dominance. Players must choose one of six characters who must lead an army into battle and conquer the land laid before them. The actionexplodes on-screen when signature “Fury Drive” moves are unleashed on the battlefield against antagonistic forces that stand against the goal of complete supremacy. Summon swords from beneath the surface to skewer any enemies in the region or launch theminto the sky and blast them in mid-air. Using experience points earned during combat, gamers can strengthen their character by leveling up their attributes and weapons. It’s up to the player to build up their heroes, collect items, and carve a path to victory. Only those with true valor and strength will prevail.

Devil Kings includes the following features:

  • Roster of unique playable heroes – Play as one of six playable characters, each with their own fighting abilities:
    • Devil King – A kingwho sold his soul to the Devil. His quest for world dominance is just beginning.
    • Lady Butterfly – The faithful wife of the Devil King. But don’t be fooled by her beauty for she is a cold-blooded and shrewd fighter.
    • Red Minotaur – A fierce general rivaling the Devil King, he is a great leader who is a cunning warrior in battle.
    • Scorpio – A devoted elite soldier in Red Minotaur’s army.
    • Venus – A deadly ninja who would do anything to protect her loved ones.
    • Azure Dragon – A maverick soldierwho fights only for himself.
  • Two modes of gameplay:
    • Conquest – Progress through a series of battles to bring all territories under one regime. Achieve total conquest in order to unlock more unique playable characters.
    • Free Battle – Select a playable character and any unlocked stage from Conquest mode and head off to the battlefield for countless hours of warfare.
  • Signature “Fury Drive” moves – Perform special attack moves that are specific to each fighter; brandish three swords at once to slice the enemy with lighting fast speed or conjure up a red whirlwind that tosses them into the air. Master combos to create unlimited chains attacks and defeat opponents swiftly
  • Level-up system – Use the experience points earned during battle to level-up a character’s attributes, weapons and attacks
  • Unlockable features – By meeting certain conditions, gamers can unlock new items they can use to equip their characters, view original artwork and movies

Devil Kings is now available at retailers across North America and carries a “T” rating for teen audiences by the ESRB (Entertainment Software Rating Board).


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