Originally unveiled during E3 2021,Trek to Yomilooks to be yet another hit for publisher Devolver Digital. Boasting an incredible visual art style that oozes Kurosawa stylism,Trek to Yomiseems as though it’s shaping up to be the next stellar entry in therecent trend of Samurai-based video games. While the game has its own distinct style, and uses 2D side-scrolling gameplay, the latest trailer shows off some interesting similarities with Sucker Punch’sGhost of Tsushima.
ThoughTrek to Yomiisset to release on Xbox Game Pass, the game was just featured prominently in PlayStation’s most recent State of Play event. Fans got a pretty in-depth look at the upcoming game, and the more that was revealed, the more similarities that some fans drew toGhost of Tsushima.
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A Striking Art Style
From taking just one look at game, it’s immediately evident thatTrek to Yomiis going for a distinctive art style. A general black and white filter dominates the game’s look, with lighting and shadows being emphasized in the process. Though the game may seem almost monochrome at times, the minimalist art style helps to give the game a distinct look, while also emphasizing and elevating the key details on-screen, such as enemy movements and blood splatters.
Though it’s much more realistic in nature,Ghost of Tsushimaalso delivered a distinctive art stylethat helped to separate it from the crowd. As opposed toTrek to Yomi’s use of black and white to highlight key details,Ghost of Tsushimauses patches of vibrant color to highlight key items or the critical path, and incorporates stylized elements such as its wind-tracking mechanic to keep the player immersed in the game’s world, encouraging them to not use the map as frequently.
Deliberate Sword-Fighting Animations
In the latest trailer forTrek to Yomi, a few glimpses of the game’s sword combat were given. The combat on show seems to be a 2D version ofGhost of Tsushima, withan emphasis on parrying, blocking, and counter-attacking being shown several times in the trailer. The counters inTrek to Yomieven appear visually similar to those inGhost of Tsushima, with the opponent’s sword being shown to glint just before they deliver a strike.
Trek to Yomi’s sword-fighting animations also look fairly similar toGhost of Tsushima’s, albeit turned on a 2D plane. Each swing of the sword inTrek to Yomi’s trailer looks deliberate and precise, suggesting that the gameplay is going to be quite methodical, much likeGhost of Tsushima’s. Apparently,Trek to Yomiwill also give players the ability to use a bow, along with some faster ranged weapons like shurikens, perhaps being used to stagger an opponent like inGhost of Tsushima.
A Trip to the Afterlife
Underneath the surface,Trek to YomiandGhost of Tsushimadon’t seem to have too much in common when it comes to plot. WhereGhost of Tsushimafollows a Samurai’s journeyto free his homeland of Mongolian invaders,Trek to Yomisees the player take control of a young boy who seeks to fulfill a promise he made to his dying father.
Similarly, while both games are set in Japan,Ghost of Tsushimais set in 1274, 400 years beforeTrek to Yomi’s Edo period. That being said,Trek to Yomidoes seem to be a little reminiscent ofGhost of Tsushima’s standaloneLegendsmodeand its otherworldly elements.Trek to Yomiwill apparently take the player on a journey past life and death, where they’ll encounter a variety of spiritual foes.Ghost of Tsushima Legendshas some similar iconography, leaning into the more mystical side of Japanese mythology.
Trek to Yomiis set to release in 2022 on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
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