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Gintama Rumble Game's 13-Minute English-Subtitled Video Highlights Playable Characters
posted on by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Bandai Namco Entertainment began streaming a new promotional video for its Gintama Rumble (Gintama Ranbu) PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita action game on Friday. The video highlights the game's features and playable characters. The video has both an English-subtitled and Japanese version.
Previously announced playable characters include Gintoki, Shinpachi, Kagura, Katsura (with short hair), Takasugi, Kamui, Tsukuyo, Isao Kondō, Tōshirō Hijikata, Sōgo Okita, and Nobume Imai. Elizabeth, Sadaharu, Sarutobi Ayame, and Hattori Zenzou are assist characters.
Some of the game's eight listed boss characters include Nizō Okada, Housen, Abuto, Doromizu Jirochou, Sasaki Isaburo, and Saigō Tokumori. The game's chapters include: "Benizakura Chapter," "Yoshiwara in Flames Chapter," "Kabukicho Four Devas Chapter," "Ikkoku Keisei Chapter," "Shogun Assassination Chapter," and "Farewell, Shinsengumi Chapter." Stages include Kabukicho, Flying Warship, Housen's Building, Kabukicho (cemetery), Kada's Mansion, Abandoned Building, Edo Castle, Iga Village, and Kokujō Island.
The game is slated to ship in Japan on January 18. Bandai Namco Entertainment Asia is releasing the game in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines, and Indonesia with English subtitles on the same day as Japan.
The game will have a Limited "AV Edition" release that will include 16 songs from the anime, as well as 60 additional voiced lines. Those who pre-order the game will also get a drama CD. The limited edition PS4 version retails for 10,600 yen (about US$94), and the regular PS4 version retails for 7,600 yen (US$67). The limited edition PS Vita version retails for 9,800 yen (US$87), and the regular PS Vita version retails for 6,800 yen (US$60).
Weekly Shonen Jump announced the game as the "Gintama Project Last Game" for PS4 and PS Vita in July.
Gintama inspired its first smartphone game titled Gintama Kabukichō Daikatsugeki (Gintama Kabuki District Great Action Movie) for iOS and Android that launched last year. Hideaki Sorachi's original manga has also inspired previous games for the Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, Wii, and PlayStation Portable.
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