Capcom has shared new details on Gaist Crusher, its latest 3DS game slated for release in Japan this winter. You can find a summary of the latest information below.
Weapon Form
– Use a transformation device to switch your Gaist Gear between a balanced Mail Form and the offensive Weapon Form
– Weapon Form may be better used against giant monsters
– Weapon Form is an offensive style that uses the Gaist’s power as a weapon
– Weapon type is based on the equipped Gaist Gear
– Gear includes: a heavy-hitting great sword, combo-heavy dual swords
– Gun and bow-style weapons as well
– Wind Garuda’s Weapon Form: dual sickle weapon that allows you to rapidly slice through enemies
– Gaia Orochi’s Weapon Form: transforms your arms into large claws for heavy combos
– Giant spear, rocket launcher, hammer, and a large bow are weapons as well
Story/general
– Gaist themselves are metallic organisms that have appeared and begun to assault mankind
– Play as a group of Gaist Crushers to defeat them
– Arc Phoenix: new fire-type Gaist
– Arc Phoenix is similar to the mythological creature-based Gaists, Tekkou Ryujin and Onmyo Yatagarasu
– Legend says that the Arc Phoenix only appears when the world is about to end
– GCG (Gaist Crusher Garriso) is the secret hideout
– Main character Recca and other Gaist Crusher members can be found here
– The GCG is a supranational Gaist-countermeasure organization that boasts some of the world’s best technology, used to help the heroes fight against the Gaist
Characters
– Volcan: director of GCG, excellent leader with vast amounts of knowledge and experience to back up his position
– Volcan is also a friendly person who’s known for cracking jokes with those around him, but when things get serious he demonstrates his leadership skills to lead the rest of the members of the team
– Sakura Sango: she is the operator of GCG, keeps track of any Gaist outbreaks, and provides informational support for combat to the game’s protagonist, Recca, and the others from the base
– Contrary to her young and playful appearance, she’s actually a very serious lady, but slips up here and there
– Zeke Bana: captain who gathers the battle squad
– Zeke goes by the name “Captain Bana”
– He wears an artificial Gaist Gear along with his trained body and his indomitable spirit to help fight against Gaist
