TGS 2009: Capcom bringing Sengoku Basara Samurai Heroes and Ghost Trick to NA, Europe

by Ben Gilbert { Sep 25th 2009 at 3:00AM }

A deluge of Capcom media arrived from the Tokyo Game Show today -- so much, in fact, that we nearly forgot to tell you the Japanese publisher announced intentions to bring Sengoku Basara Samurai Heroes and Ghost Trick to North America and Europe in 2010. Traditionally, the Sengoku Basara series (think Dynasty Warriors, but from Capcom) hasn't been published outside of Japan, but with the game's third installment Capcom has decided to bring the game worldwide for the PlayStation 3 and Nintendo Wii (thrilling trailer above).

While we don't have any video for Ghost Trick (there are screens below), we know it comes from the same folks who worked on Capcom's Ace Attorney series. Apparently players will be controlling the ghost of a recently passed gentleman, piecing together clues to solve his own murder. That's some trick, you crazy ghost! Sorry, we're done channeling Brian Fellows now.

Gallery: Ghost Trick (TGS 2009)

Gallery: Sengoku Basara Samurai Heroes (TGS 2009)

Tags: capcom, ghost-trick, screenshots, sengoku-basara, sengoku-basara-3, sengoku-basara-samurai-heroes, tgs, tgs-2009, trailer

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

carmaction @ Sep 25th 2009 3:25AM

Devil Kings 3? Oohlala!

Kenoji (aka Neo Asuma) @ Sep 25th 2009 4:00AM

Yeah, that what it would have been called had Capcom not copyrighted "Sengoku Basara."

Anyways, I gave the 'stiq a ton of info. on this game a few months back and didn't see anything posted, so I got some other footage and info. for you guys, in case anyone hadn't seen this stuff yet.

Official Website:

http://www.capcom.co.jp/basara3/main.html

TGS Gameplay Footage:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-3Z53_T4Sc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uq_iAAQBivI

Kenoji (aka Neo Asuma) @ Sep 25th 2009 4:09AM

And some more footage:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVcq--Xb-CA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vil_SYAIQQ4

Oh, and Crayfish, this game is TONS better in my opinion. It has a really cool storyline, the characters are different and personable, and the characters have diverse movesets and skills. There are very few people with the same moveset in this game, other than 2 or 3 of the ninjas, but even they have different skills.

It's kinda like watching an anime, if you like anime at all.

This is truly one of my most anticipated titles of next year.

Crayfish @ Sep 25th 2009 3:58AM

So is Sengoku Basara just like Dynasty Warriors or better somehow?

I ask because I've always be *this* close to picking up whatever the latest Dynasty Warriors game is, but the reviews which typically amount to "this is the same old thing they've been doing every year and they need to freshen it up" manage to stop me short

Suichimo @ Sep 25th 2009 1:34PM

Its Dynasty Warriors, technically Samurai Warriors, just a lot more over the top.

I love both series but Sengoku Basara is definitely the more entertaining one.

Hangster @ Sep 25th 2009 4:06AM

mexican and spanish people will think this game is trash

Matias @ Sep 25th 2009 5:58PM

Errr, why? It looks good.

Also, not everyone from latin america is mexican.

Kenoji (aka Neo Asuma) @ Sep 25th 2009 4:36AM

Oh, and I forgot, there is an actual anime of this series.

http://www.animelime.com/sengoku-basara-episode-1/

Alright, I'm done.

waynski1457 @ Sep 25th 2009 4:46AM

PUT YA GUNS ON!

That series kicks ass.

ChainsawOctopus @ Sep 25th 2009 8:23AM

Are you ready guys?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTkLA-5j0AA

Tim @ Sep 25th 2009 9:09AM

Dude, that's just an anime of the Sengoku Basara X fighting game, developed by Arc System Works, and published and IP-owned by Capcom.

Kenoji (aka Neo Asuma) @ Sep 25th 2009 3:52PM

@ waynski

I swear, maybe I didn't get far enough in Sengoku Basara 2, but I never heard him say that phrase.

Masamune usually says "Are you leady?" or "Hea we gow!" a lot, but when I first heard that phrase, I fell out laughing. A lot of the stuff he says in English is strange and hilarious.

Oh, and don't get me started on the Shingen/Yukimura conversations ever since SB1/Devil Kings. Man, those are a headache sometimes.

"Yukimura!!!"
"Oyakata-sama!!"
"YUKIMURA!!"
"OYAKATA-SAMA!!!"

Tim @ Sep 25th 2009 9:15AM

Also, I hope that Capcom would be generous to have the first 2 and X as unlockables.

Superbean @ Sep 25th 2009 10:54AM

That bird is a liar!

CJLopez @ Sep 25th 2009 12:38PM

The bird is the word

Crazylink @ Sep 25th 2009 12:41PM

Anyone happen to know when the second season of the anime airs? I am looking forward to putting my guns back on.

zsabreuser @ Sep 25th 2009 1:25PM

Since I started the series by playing the games, when I found out about the anime, I went running to see it, and IT CHOKE ON A COCK. It's very terrible, and has nothing to do with the game aside from character...designs?

The vids Kenoji posted are awesome! Is it me or Ieyasu is a nod to God Hand? Just look at his special!

izzy @ Sep 28th 2009 2:07PM

You can watch is on

http://www.watchanimeon.com/anime/sengoku-basara/

Xeones25 @ Oct 7th 2009 9:06PM

I'll probably get this game. I've also been waiting to get a Dynasty Warriors type game for the PS3, I was originally going to get 6 but because of the horrible reviews I decided not to.

I'm near enough convinced to go with this game instead of the next Dynasty Warriors/Warriors Orochi game.