Project: Jinyiwei (simplified Chinese: 代号：锦衣卫; traditional Chinese: 代號：錦衣衛; pinyin: Dàihào: Jǐnyīwèi) is an upcoming action role-playing game developed by CangMo Game Entertainment.[2] It will be available for the PlayStation 5.[2]
| Project: Jinyiwei | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | CangMo Game Entertainment |
| Engine | Unreal Engine 5[1] |
| Platform(s) | PlayStation 5 |
| Genre(s) | Role-playing video game |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Plot
editThe game takes place during the Ming Dynasty and features a Jinyiwei protagonist who gets drawn into a conspiracy related to the events of the era.[3][2][4]
Gameplay
editProject: Jinyiwei heavily features stealth and assassination mechanics[3][4] and has also been described as souls-like.[5][3] The player can move silently, climb vertical walls, climb onto roofs, and perform assassinations from behind, and the game is designed for players to sneak through parts of the levels.[6][4] The core combat system consists of common mechanics such as "block", "rebound," "execution" and "Dodge" as well as managing the player's "True Qi" and "Inner Breath."[6] True Qi increases when a player successfully counterattacks or breaks enemy attacks.[6] Running out of True Qi makes the player more susceptible to damage.[6] Inner Breath is a stamina bar that is used up when evading attacks.[6] There are multiple weapon systems in the game, including swords, guns, and double knives.[6] There is martial arts combat as well.[6] The combat system has been described as overly feature-full and complex, at least in the current demo version.[6] The game will feature multiple side quests.[1]
Development
editCangMo Game Entertainment consisted of 6 people in January 2024.[1] Development is headed by Li You, who previously created the game JianPo, which released in 2021.[7][8] In July 2024 CangMo joined PlayStation's China Hero Project which is run by Sony Interactive Entertainment Shanghai.[2][9][4] The game is developed in Unreal Engine 5.[1] It was featured in ChinaJoy 2024.[10]
References
edit- ^ a b c d 泽泷 (January 20, 2024). "虚幻引擎 5 开发，国产 ARPG《代号：锦衣卫》23 分钟实机预告公布 - IT之家". zh:IThome (in Chinese).
- ^ a b c d Romano, Sal (25 July 2024). "Project: Jinyiwei joins PlayStation China Hero Project". Gematsu.
- ^ a b c DeAngleo, Daniel (25 July 2024). "PlayStation ChinaJoy 2024 Lineup Includes New Action-Adventure Games and RPGs". PlayStation LifeStyle.
- ^ a b c d 荒井陽介 (2024-07-28). "武器でも素手でも，ステルスでも正面からでも，防いでもいなしてもよし！「Brocade-Clad Guard」プレイレポ［CJ2024］". 4Gamer (in Japanese).
- ^ Barker, Sammy (29 July 2024). "PS5's Project Jinyiwei Looks Very Scrappy in First Gameplay, But There's Something to Build On". Push Square.
- ^ a b c d e f g h 亚恩; 童话梅尔菲 (2024-07-30). "《代号：锦衣卫》游民试玩：第一次见到"烧脑"的战斗系统 _ 游民星空 GamerSky.com". zh:游民星空.
- ^ "代号《锦衣卫》16分钟实机流程演示". IGN中国 (in Simplified Chinese). 6 April 2022.
- ^ 江离 (2021-11-19). "国产仙侠游戏《剑魄》正式登陆蒸汽平台，由一人独立开发完成 - IT之家". ithome.
- ^ Septem (2024-07-29). "SIE为中国之星计划入选游戏带来了哪些帮助？采访中国之星计划总监和游戏制作人 - A9VG电玩部落". a9vg.
- ^ 童话梅尔菲 (2024-07-29). "国产独立武侠游戏《代号：锦衣卫》在CJ直播中放出最新的实机演示 _ 游民星空 GamerSky.com". gamersky.