New Bullet Witch preview vids
by Alan Rose 
{ Aug 7th 2006 at 4:00PM }
This cute, Keira Knightley look-alike is actually Alicia, a badass witch from the near future whose charge is to rid the earth of invading demons. Like most witches, Alicia has a broom, only hers can be converted into a machine gun, shot gun, heavy cannon, or gatling gun -- all with a flick of the wrist. GameTrailers shows you how in a narrated preview vid of the aptly titled Bullet Witch for Xbox 360.
There is also a new trailer of the Devil May Cry-inspired shooter, but as Chris Farley once said, "Mother of mercy, I don't speak Japanese!" Barring any further delays, Bullet Witch should hit Japan by the end of the summer. Any publishers care to bring this one over to the States with subtitles, please?
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
LunarDuality @ Aug 7th 2006 4:06PM
Unless I'm mistaken...this dropped in Japan on July 27th. And actually sold out at some locations.
LunarDuality @ Aug 7th 2006 4:10PM
In fact, here's a link to your arch-rival site:
http://www.kotaku.com/gaming/xbox-360/bullet-witch-casts-spell-over-akihabara-190194.php
Tyrus @ Aug 7th 2006 4:13PM
I'm going to say that's more of a Kate Hudson than a Kiera Knightley.
Something related to the Xbox 360 is doing decent in Japan? Madness.
Ibere @ Aug 7th 2006 4:16PM
"Alicia has a broom, only hers can be converted into a machine gun, shot gun, heavy cannon, or gatling gun -- all with a flick of the wrist."
OMG! Does it means... real-time weapon change???!!!
MO @ Aug 7th 2006 4:22PM
Sadly, the AI still doesn't seem that intelligent. GameBrink released a very good review (http://www.gamebrink.com/xbox-360/1598-Bullet_Witch-reviews.html) that addressed everything and gave the game a 77 out of 100. It has some flaws, so I don't know if I will get it yet.
Andy S. @ Aug 7th 2006 4:26PM
Keira Knightley my ass. That looks more like Corky from _Life Goes On_.
epobirs @ Aug 7th 2006 4:28PM
Unfortunately, the Xbox 360 Jpan installed base is such that a game can sell out and still have well less than 100K units in existence and never make the bestseller charts.
But it's a start. The hardware sales there cannot be expected to show any serious movement until there are a selection of titles really suited to that market. So far it still a struggle just to make the teens there aware the 360 is actually marketed there and isn't an import system for those with unusual tastes in games.
Grim @ Aug 7th 2006 4:32PM
Wow I had almost the exact same post on my site.
http://grimgamer.blogspot.com/2006/08/bullet-witch-preview.html
Homer @ Aug 7th 2006 4:36PM
I said it before, and I'll say it again... Boring...
Look, I know the Xbox crew is begging for some Japanese consumers, but they're going to have to try harder than this.
gamer9190 @ Aug 7th 2006 4:41PM
The Xbox guys should just buy out Square. Har har har.
blahman @ Aug 7th 2006 4:41PM
"OMG! Does it means... real-time weapon change???!!!"
OMG! Does this joke get funnier every time you say it???!!!
Cabrill @ Aug 7th 2006 4:54PM
I downloaded the trailer for it on XBL. It looks pretty cool, and I really liked the destructible environments. Unfortunately the graphics have that bland, barely-textured look that I associate with mannequins and Everquest 2. No style to speak of...
"It's like the artwork was all done by mindless, corporate robots in a vacuum."
AoE @ Aug 7th 2006 4:55PM
C'mon Ibere, be serious. You know only the PS3 has the power required for real-time weapon change ;)
Master X 24 @ Aug 7th 2006 5:42PM
Bullet Witch is coming to the States thanks to ATARI
http://xbox360.1up.com/do/previewPage?cId=3152565&did=1
http://forum.lik-sang.com/showthread.php?t=14932
http://forum.teamxbox.com/showthread.php?t=461196
mandarin @ Aug 7th 2006 5:53PM
Alan , what the heck are you talking about? Thats no Keira Knightly!
SuicideNinja @ Aug 7th 2006 6:14PM
Alicia looks different in every screen shot. Weird for sure.
"Alicia has a broom, only hers can be converted into a machine gun, shot gun, heavy cannon, or gatling gun -- all with a flick of the wrist."
OMG! Does it means... real-time weapon change???!!!"
Yes, yes it does. But you get RUMBLY real-time weapon change! You can't stop the powers that be! Woooo!
I think the gameplay looks fun. Naturally, we'll need a demo to assess the situation.
I wonder if the Japanese will go for Enchanted Arms? Or did they get that one already?
Master X 24 @ Aug 7th 2006 6:59PM
Bullet Witch has been out in japan for a few weeks and enchanted arms has been out for a few months in japan
darko82 @ Aug 7th 2006 8:02PM
You're not just weapon-switching here, the broom morphs into different weapons. Vid looks kind of cool.
warlock @ Aug 7th 2006 8:32PM
Lunar, who gives a witch's tit if it's out in Japan now? It ain't here, and I want me some of that! Hope Atari can get their shit together and release a good game.
John H. @ Aug 7th 2006 11:31PM
LAME.
LunarDuality @ Aug 8th 2006 10:24AM
@ warlock
I don't really care if it's out in Japan either, I just wanted to help Joystiq correct their story and keep people informed. Guess I shoulda put the tip in the "corrections?" link...oops. At least I didn't rip Joystiq like most people offering corrections. (^_^)