Historical Fantasy
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Stunning 2023 PS5 RPG Is Half Price on PS Store Ahead of Sequel
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, a 2023 historical fantasy RPG for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, is currently available at half price on the PlayStation Store for $19.99 until September 24. Developed by Team Ninja and published by Koei Tecmo, the game features swordplay based on Chinese martial arts in a dark fantasy version of the Three Kingdoms period. A sequel, Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember, is slated for release in March 2027.
Nioh 3 Interview – Exploring the hit series’ historical fantasy fusion
In an interview, Nioh 3 director Fujita Masaki and developer Shibata Kohei discuss the series' fusion of historical fantasy and Japanese folklore. They highlight the importance of respecting cultural foundations and spirituality in game design, and explain the decision to include character customization and time-travel elements in Nioh 3, drawing inspiration from historical figures and lore.