Kunio-kun no Sangokushi dayo: Zeiin Shuugou! gets new details and screenshots

Posted on September 10, 2021 by Bryce(@brodee922) in Screenshots, Switch eShop

The upcoming side-scrolling beat ’em up by Arc System Works, Kunio-kun no Sangokushi dayo: Zeiin Shuugou!, has received new details. This information includes a quick story summary, a description of the action gameplay, and character names.

Also, new screenshots for the game have been released that show off some of the gameplay and character interactions.

Check out all of these details below (translation and format courtesy of Gematsu):

About
In Kunio-kun no Sangokushi dayo: Zeiin Shuugou!, the characters of the Kunio-kun series run-amok in the world of Sangokushi. The game, which follows the flow of the popular Downtown Special Kunio-kun’s Historical Period Drama!, sees players cross countries and challenge the Romance of the Three Kingdoms.
Set in the late Han Dynasty during the Warring States period where local warlords rivaled against each other, a nonsensical and exhilarating comedy adventure will unfold with Guan Yu (Kunio) as the protagonist living in the turbulent age. Additionally, familiar characters will also appear as warlords and tacticians, dyeing the world of Sangokushi in Kunio-kun. Experience the start of the turbulent age that is the “Yellow Turban Rebellion,” the famous “Battle of Red Cliffs,” and more in the style of comical action.
Belt-Scrolling Action
The game uses the series’ familiar “belt scroll action.” Intricately connected areas form a vast stage. In addition to battlefields, there are also towns and villages where you can shop. You can also go sightseeing in various terrains by visiting every corner of each area.
Flashy Strategems
When talking about Sangokushi, flashy “Strategems” are always there to turn the tables. Using powerful Strategies will have a huge effect on all the enemies on the screen. Also, you can also discover secret rooms and hidden passages by using them in certain places…
Characters
Guan Yu (Kunio)
Liu Bei (Gouda)
Zhang Fei (Godai)
Zhang Bao (Sawaguchi)
Zhang Jue (Nishimura)
Tennin (Momozono)