Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact, a Fighting Game Based on the Hit Manga and Anime, Gets First Trailer
With the fighting game tournament EVO Japan in full swing, we’ve finally gotten our first look at gameplay from Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact, the upcoming fighter from developer Eighting and publisher Bushiroad Games that takes place in the world of Yoshihiro Togashi’s hit manga.
The trailer shows off several characters, including unsurprising additions like the protagonist Gon and his buddies Killua, Leorio, and Kurapika, as well as members of the dastardly Phantom Troupe, like Hisoka, Machi, and Uvogin. Much like one of Eighting’s most beloved releases, Marvel Vs. Capcom 3, it’s a three versus three tag game where you can call in assists.
Developer interviews have revealed several more technical details about the game, like how it will completely forgo complex motion inputs, such as quarter circles, in favor of a dedicated button for performing special attacks. Additionally, it seems like the game will be skewed towards mobility, as there is both a grounded dash and an air dash. Other mechanics include a push block that lets you get distance from foes, a mode called “Overgear,” which seems similar to MvC 3’s X-Factor, and the “Nen Impact” attack, which armors through high and mid strikes.