USC Games Publishing has announced that the student-developed actioner Chambara is now available to download for PlayStation 4 via the PlayStation Store, priced $9.99.
Marrying dual colour environments with tactical gameplay, Chambara offers a classic multiplayer experience where two to four players go head-to-head in a battle for survival.
With disappearance the core gameplay mechanic, players must stalk their victims across a variety of unique locations, each featuring various landmarks and quirks that can be taken advantage of during gameplay.
Armed with melee weapons and a deadly shuriken, gamers must learn to camouflage themselves in plain sight by blending in with like-coloured objects within the environment. Doing so will then allow you to strike your enemy down by surprise until you are the last one standing.
"We really wanted to recapture the feeling of playing split-screen games with friends on the couch as these were the games we all enjoyed growing up and throughout college," commented Chambara team’s Kevin Wong. "With very tense gameplay moments and a playfully artful tone, Chambara is exactly the kind of game we wished we played while growing up, and we hope it ends up being important to someone in their formative times now."
Get the lowdown on Chambara below:
- Classic local, split-screen multi-player for the modern age;
- Multiple unique stages, each intricately designed to play differently;
- Playlist functionality for stage selection that allows customization for casual to deep play;
- Stunning art-direction and richly interactive sound design;
- A variety of cosmetic customization, including character accessories and the color palette for the playable stages.