X360 Ketsui: Kizuna Jigoku Tachi Extra LE - Import Preorder

NCS Preorder Synopsis
«©NCSX» The Japanese Xbox 360 continues to solidify its position as the de facto console of choice for shoot 'em up fans and shmup adherents with yet another upcoming release. This time, it's Ketsui Kizuna Jigoku Tachi Extra from 5pb which is scheduled to ship on April 22, 2010 which is delayed from the original release date of May 28, 2009. That's right, the game's been delayed for nearly a year without much of a peep or word from the publisher but it's back on track for Spring 2010.

Ketsui is a horizontal shooter where players commandeer a ship that faces off against waves upon waves of ground and air resistance. The game starts off with the player's ship being towed into battle by a larger plane. Once the tether is broken, the ship hurtles ahead and into the thick of an incoming enemy assault. Tanks attack from the ground and jets swoop in from all sides as the player's ship flies deeper into enemy territory. The shots get pretty thick but are manageable if you're able to map them on the fly and twitch through them accordingly. The first mid-level boss is a chubby helicopter which sprays out a latticework of shots that move vertically and horizontally for added challenge. For added offensive power, the player's ship is accompanied by sidearms that bolster the amount of vulcan spray that flies into the enemy's collective faces.

The First Print Limited Edition of Ketsui Kizuna is bundled with a Ketsui Kizuna Original Soundtrack CD and a bonus "Ketsui Capture Guidebook" in 1:1 ratio. Preorders are welcome to ship on April 22, 2010 at JPY9300 or US$109.90 from NCS.