Yatagarasu Enter the Eastward is a fighting video game developed and published by Yatagarasu Development Team.

About

Following Yatagarasu Attack on Cataclysm, Yatagarasu Enter the Eastward introduces a new parallel world with new characters and gameplay meticulously optimized for your enjoyment. This game preserves the classic 2D fighting game format and features high-quality pixel graphics and a simple gameplay style that anyone can pick up.

Yatagarasu Enter the Eastward is an original 2D fighting game. Our goal was to provide easy-to-understand gameplay so many people can enjoy the fun of fighting games. We deliberately kept the gameplay simple and focused on building a strong base around the fundamentals of fighting games and enabling players to enjoy the fun, core aspects of fighting games.

Story

December 25, 1926. The imperial era name transitions to “Kobun” and seems to herald the dawn of a new period in history.

But behind the scenes, a Japanese nationalist revolutionary group has staged a coup d’etat with the goal of restoring “the divine nation of Japan.” The revolutionaries acted swiftly, seizing control of the Prime Minister’s residence, the police department, major corporations, and newspapers.

Struggling to react, former government forces initiated a secret plan to eliminate key figures involved in the coup through an assassination program known as “Yatagarasu.” This covert opeation was assigned to the “Iga Clan,” a ninja clan that exists today as an intelligence agency and who are also known as “Government Dogs.”

New Characters

• Ugui (voiced by Shinobu Matsumoto) – “It’s time to purge.” An elderly butler who serves the last descendant of the now-deposed Suitoku royal family. Wugui was retained by the former king, but his demeanor and skills are uncharacteristic of a butler and his background is shrouded in mystery. He intends to use the current unrest in Japan to manipulate the government and restore the royal family.
• Ao Tienyi (voiced by Yumiri Hanamori) – “Have I become the lady you wish for?” The last living descendant of the Suitoku royal family. When the royal family was dethroned, she was spirited away by Wugui and lived in hiding. She has agreed to Wugui’s plan to use the current unrest in Japan to rebuild her former kingdom. Tienyi is naturally timid, but decided to take on the role of the “bright and cheerful princess” after being deeply moved by Kotaro’s acting.
• Sistan (voiced by Hisako Kanemoto) – “I will execute my orders… and eliminate all obstacles…” Originally an automated doll designed to bring joy to people, Sistan was reprogrammed by a certain nation to become a secret operative. She was dispatched to Japan on a mission to locate a ‘Divine Drive’ said to be able to predict any event or grant wishes.

Key Features

• An Original 2D Fighting Game – An original 2D fighting game designed in the pixel art style which has become less common over the years. We paid close attention to designing appealing character designs and animations that can only be expressed in old-school pixel art.
• Core “Blocking” System – Yatagarasu‘s core gameplay mechanic is the blocking / “BL” system, which centers on deflecting your opponent’s attacks and counterattacking. This simple system makes it easy to understand and apply strategy in the game.
• Simple Game System – For a modern fighting game, Yatagarasu is very straightforward. Our goal was to create a game that anyone can pick up and play but also offers deep gameplay.
• Commentary System – In live settings, fighting games have an off-screen appeal that includes fun smack talk, cheering, and commentary to engage the audience. To recreate this lively off-screen excitement, we’ve integrated a commentary system into the game. This is a unique feature where real-time commentary and hype play out as matches develop.
• Network Battle Support – For Yatagarasu Enter the Eastward, we’ve implemented our own netcode from scratch. You can enjoy smooth online battles with minimal network lag. This game includes a variety of features such as ranked matches, lobby matches, playing while waiting, and spectating. You can also use a website (Yatagarasu News) to check the current match status from your smartphone.
• Long Production Period and Intricate Improvements – We’ve worked on the production and updating this game for for a long time, constantly improving the quality while listening to feedback from the fighting game community.