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Stranger Than Heaven revamps combat system, adds weapons

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Sega's upcoming game, Stranger Than Heaven, will feature a new, more complex combat system than its Yakuza predecessors. The game, set in mid-20th century Japan, introduces a fighting system that categorizes attacks by side and emphasizes precise timing for charged blows and grapples. Players can also expect weapons to play a more significant role, with upgradeable knives and mallets, and potentially unique special attacks. The game is slated for release on January 15, 2027, for PS5, Steam, and Xbox Series S/X. AI

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Mat Smith) ·

    Stranger than Heaven hands-on: Harder than Yakuza?

    Set across mid-twentieth century Japan, RGG's latest has an entirely new fighting system.

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