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Platform: Vita (PSN) 3DS
Release Date: 04/26/2016 (NA/EU)
Genre: Role Playing Games (RPG) / Action / Adventure
Publisher: DrinkBox Studios
Developer: DrinkBox Studios
Website: http://severedgame.com/
Price: $14.99 USD, €14.99, £11.99
File size: 231Mb


Overview:
In Severed you play as a distraught warrior, who is lost in a fantastical world. She is tasked with the challenge of knitting together pieces of her story from both the past and the future. Our heroine will embark on a journey through a surreal non-linear world using a gesture based combat mechanic to defeat enemies in this first person adventure. Unlock new abilities, discover secrets of the land, and grow in power as you master both offensive and defensive techniques. Let Severed be your mystery to unravel.


General Details:

Severing:
Force enemies into vulnerable states to sever their body parts. Use these parts to upgrade equipment and abilities

Dungeon Combat:
Touch based combat mechanics where players can employ offensive and defensive techniques against a variety of enemies

Style:
An RPG-light adventure giving players autonomy over upgrade Paths

Abilities:
Gain abilities by wearing armor pieces that are created from the remains of defeated Bosses

Exploration:
Players will progress through branching routes that require sharp wits to both avoid hazards and solve puzzles

Music:
Original soundtrack from Juno-nominated band YAMANTAKA//SONIC TITAN and the renowned Pantayo"
http://ytstlabs.com/album/severed-ost


Screenshots:

PSX Trailer:
http://youtu.be/xIyx8yc7Vi8

Gameplay video:
http://youtu.be/IjoW6NFY8YE

PS Nation Gameplay vid:
https://youtu.be/bQcNFRxNIzo

Reviews:
http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-vita/severed

NeoGAF review thread:
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1211875

Z3M0G’s Love thread:
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1216295

 

[3rdamention]

My most anticipated Vita game for a while. This OT is great, I appreciate your hard work. I cannot wait to come post my impressions tomorrow evening with everyone else.

 

[FDC1]

Thanks for the OT!

I bought it on the EU and played nearly 2 hours of it, it's great.

 

[AsfaeksBR]

Vita sure does means Life!

Eager to play it, money's already in the wallet

 

[Torgo]

We've got a direct-capture gameplay video ready to go when the embargo lifts tomorrow. It shows the 1st 35 minutes of the game, with explanations of the gameplay mechanics as well.

 

[Carl]

I love Drinkbox so can't wait to play this

 

[brickarts295]

The struggle is real, this or Alienation. I loved Blob and Guacamelee but I also loved Resogun.

 

[3rdamention]

I just want to add it just feels awesome to have a respected developer creating an original Vita game this late in its life cycle.


I know the game was supposed to come out at least a year ago, if not longer, and has taken a while in development. However, I really hope the game is able to turn enough money to let Drinkbox work on their next game.

 

[Cornbread78]

We've got a direct-capture gameplay video ready to go when the embargo lifts tomorrow. It shows the 1st 35 minutes of the game, with explanations of the gameplay mechanics as well.

Sounds good. I'll link it when posted.

 

[Flunkie]

Supporting Drinkbox forever & always

 

[Fushichou187]

Between this and Axiom Verge, my Vita will be getting a ton of love.

Great OT as well. Once the store updates tomorrow with the download size info, maybe put that in the OT as well? Vita is one of those platforms that, given mem card limitations, size does matter for some.

 

[Flunkie]

The struggle is real, this or Alienation. I loved Blob and Guacamelee but I also loved Resogun.

why not both

 

[Cornbread78]

Between this and Axiom Verge, my Vita will be getting a ton of love.

Great OT as well. Once the store updates tomorrow with the download size info, maybe put that in the OT as well? Vita is one of those platforms that, given mem card limitations, size does matter for some.

Sounds good to me. I don't see it posted, so I will add when posted.

 

[Shinriji]

My first day 1 vita game since Guacamelee.

I'm ready.

 

[FDC1]

Between this and Axiom Verge, my Vita will be getting a ton of love.

Great OT as well. Once the store updates tomorrow with the download size info, maybe put that in the OT as well? Vita is one of those platforms that, given mem card limitations, size does matter for some.

Game is 231Mb.

 

[Cornbread78]

Game is 231Mb.

Sweet, I'll take your word for it, but if your wrong, you have to rock an "I Love Beiber" avi for a month, lol.

 

[Fushichou187]

Game is 231Mb.

Cheers! Nothing will have to get deleted to make room then. I'm always supremely impressed by the file size of some of these vita games.

 

[DJ Lushious]

Definitely Day 1ing this. I love Drink Box, as everyone else here, so I'm hyped for this game.

 

[FDC1]

Sweet, I'll take your word for it, but if your wrong, you have to rock an "I Love Beiber" avi for a month, lol.

I own the game lol. I was able to buy it earlier today on the EU store before they realise they screwed up.

 

[Jonboy]

Can you not pre-order this game from the PSN web store? I was on there the other day trying to pre-order, but couldn't get Severed to come up at all.

This is all I get...

 

[Messofanego]

Don't have a Vita but hope this turns out great for Drinkbox, loved Guacamelee so much.

 

[KneehighPark]

Great OT. My written review will be up tomorrow!

 

[Clive]

Legit hyped for this one. Been hearing great things and DrinkBox has always surpassed my expectations.

 

[Cornbread78]

I own the game lol. I was able to buy it earlier today on the EU store before they realise they screwed up.

Oh, got ya, lol. I guess your safe then.

 

[Mdk7]

It's such an amazing game: fun to play, but STUNNING to look at.

 

[GuitarAtomik]

So glad this is finally coming out.

 

[Mass_Pincup]

Not particularly interested in the game outside of its art style but I'll support Drinkbox as usual.

 

[Gray Matter]

For some reason I thought this was going to be $30. Still, can't wait for this, been anticipating since the reveal. Game looks dope.

 

[ChaosZeroX]

Will definitely buy this to support the dev. Game looks like tons of fun

 

[drangleic tourism]

Awesome....this, Stranger of Sword City and Ray Gigant all within a few weeks of each other. My Vita has basically turned into a DRPG machine.

 

[radioactivez0r]

Played at PSX, I was hooked. The world they built is so cool, I haven't used my Vita in ages but I'll grab this real soon.

 

[Kazer]

Stoked for this! Severed and Stranger of Sword City tomorrow.

 

[Crash331]

When does the Vita store update? Hoping to play this at work tomorrow.

 

[KiefbladeMaster]

Nice OT, hoping everyone enjoys it cause I want to play it at work tomorrow.

 

[DarknessTear]

This isn't going to work on the PSTV right?

Guessing not, given the touch screen focus.

 

[RoaringMdog]

When does the Vita store update? Hoping to play this at work tomorrow.

If you're in Europe, in about 2 hours. For the US its later in the day on tuesday.

 

[lazyproblems]

Really excited to get into this tomorrow. Love the art, early impressions sound good and Drinkbox are great developers.

 

[Indelible]

This game looks really good, Drinkbox deserves support for continuing to support the Vita.

 

[Messofanego]

It's such an amazing game: fun to play, but STUNNING to look at.

Why the but?

 

[FDC1]

Awesome....this, Stranger of Sword City and Ray Gigant all within a few weeks of each other. My Vita has basically turned into a DRPG machine.

After playing it for 3 hours, I'm not sure I would qualify Severed of DRPG. Sure it has that traditional aspect à la Wizardry(first person, moving case by case) but gameplay wise, the RPG component is very limited, it's much closer of a Metroidvania for me.

 

[Qwark]

I'm intrigued by this game, but I still don't really "get" it. Imo, it seems kind of shallow and repetitive, but I hope (and I think I might be) I'm wrong about that. I guess I'll find out more when reviews start coming out.

 

[Fushichou187]

After playing it for 3 hours, I'm not sure I would qualify Severed of DRPG. Sure it has that traditional aspect à la Wizardry(first person, moving case by case) but gameplay wise, the RPG component is very limited, it's much closer of a Metroidvania for me.

A first person Wizardry/Grimrock aesthetic but with metroidvania style exploration?!?!

 

[Shizuka]

I wish it was Tuesday already.

 

[FDC1]

A first person Wizardry/Grimrock aesthetic but with metroidvania style exploration?!?!

Yes exploration is the main componant for me: hidden rooms, backtracking after getting a skill to discover new places, etc...

 

[oggob]

I wish it was Tuesday already.

But it's been Tuesday for 8hrs now...

Just wish the updates were consistent, I can buy Alienation if I wanted, that is "Out", but Severed with the same release date is not yet...

 

[Fushichou187]

Yes exploration is the main componant for me: hidden rooms, backtracking after getting a skill to discover new places, etc...

That sounds like a refreshing mashup to me. Super excited for tomorrow now. Thanks for your impressions!

 

[seabass0]

Can't wait! They'd have my money already if I could pre-order.

Congrats to Drinkbox on what is shaping up to be another must-own Vita title. And thanks for supporting this beautiful little handheld from the get-go.

 

[Alucrid]

wait 15? i was expecting at least 20. day one for sure

 

[darkjedi187]

Really looking forward to it.

 

[Shizuka]

But it's been Tuesday for 8hrs now...

Just wish the updates were consistent, I can buy Alienation if I wanted, that is "Out", but Severed with the same release date is not yet...

Not where I live, for my dismay.