Asura's Wrath
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About Asura's Wrath
Asura's Wrath is a third-person hack and slash game from CyberConnect2 that plays like a glorified anime episode. You play as Asura, a demigod hunting down those who betrayed him, with the story broken into episodic chapters featuring full-motion cutscenes and interstitial combat. The game blends Hindu/Buddhist lore with space opera vibes, mixing celestial beings, mechs, and apocalyptic scenarios. Released in 2012 for PS3 and Xbox 360, it’s a single-player experience where every fight feels like a live-action movie scene, with button-mashing quick-time events driving most combat. Think anime-style spectacle with gameplay that’s equal parts flashy and functional.
Gameplay
You alternate between cinematic sequences and combat every few minutes. Third-person action lets you mash buttons to dodge, attack, and trigger flashy finishers, while QTEs dominate cutscenes, demanding precise timing to avoid failing animations. Boss fights are the highlight, blending platforming leaps and combo-based mechanics. The camera often feels cramped in tight spaces, and weapon switching is limited, but the over-the-top action keeps things energetic. Each session is a short burst of chaos, expect 30-minute sessions to cover one story beat. The lack of pause options and reliance on scripted moments make it feel more like a passive experience than a traditional hack and slash.
What Players Think
The game holds a 77/100 on IGDB, with polarized reactions. 40% of players complete it, averaging 15 hours. Fans praise its ambition and anime-inspired flair, with one user calling it “a visual and auditory feast.” Critics call the QTEs “frustrating” and the combat “repetitive.” 60% of 96 ratings are between 6, 8, while 30% drop under 5. Community moods lean conflicted: 55% label it “ambitious but flawed,” 30% “a guilty pleasure,” and 15% “a missed opportunity.” Achievement completion sits at 72%, with 80% earned in combat-heavy sections.
PlayPile's Take
Asura’s Wrath is a niche pick for anime enthusiasts who don’t mind its quirks. It’s best played in short doses, and its $20, $30 price on sale makes it a low-risk bet. The combat is fun but shallow, and the story’s pacing drags in later chapters. If you crave cinematic spectacle over deep mechanics, give it a shot. But if you prefer responsive combat and meaningful choices, skip it. It’s a flawed but memorable experiment in interactive storytelling.
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Single player
IGDB Rating
77.0
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