Accel World VS. Sword Art Online details switch system, abilities, “Accel Assault” Ver. Kuroyukihime and Chiyuri
Plus, some sub-scenario CG scenes and stages.
Bandai Namco has released new Accel World VS. Sword Art Online information and screenshots detailing the game’s switch system, special abilities, a couple of stages, some sub-scenario CG scenes, and the “Accel Assault” versions of Kuroyukihime and Chiyuri.
In Accel World VS. Sword Art Online, by using a switch during an attack, you can switch control to a different character without stopping the combo. If you decide to switch, the level of damage you deal also significantly rises, so use it to your advantage when confronting formidable enemies.
—Switch triggered. A cut-in appears on screen and the controlled character changes.
—If the switch is a success, the level of damage you deal also significantly rises.
■ Character Special Abilities
The characters of Sword Art Online have “Sword Skills” for each weapon that they can use, while the characters of Accel World have “Special Moves” and “Incarnate Skills” accessible.
Kirito Sword Skill: “Cygnus Onslaught”
A sword technique that slices a cross with two swords.
Silver Crow Incarnate Skill: “Laser Lance”
Energy is concentrated in the palms and a long-range beam of light is fired.
Asuna Sword Skill: “Shooting Star”
A fierce thrust that requires all of the body’s strength.
Black Lotus Special Move: “Death by Barraging”
Unleashes 100 kicks per second with the leg blade.
■ Stage Introduction
Snowy Mountains
There is a huge underground cave in the Snowy Mountains, but… what could be lurking inside?
Phantom Ship
A weird, floating Phantom Ship. Make your way to the depths of the ship while moving through the cabin.
■ Sub-Scenario Event CG
—After a monster suicide attack, Leafa’s clothes are left torn.
—A nice atmosphere as Kirito and Asuna go out into the field together.
—Asuna, Haruyuki, Chiyuri, and Takumu have a picnic.
—A plant-like monster wraps its ivy around Kirito’s foot and hangs him upside down. Silica tries to help, but…?
■ “Accel Assault” Version Characters
“Accel Assault” versions of Kuroyukihime and Chiyuri will also appear in Accel World VS. Sword Art Online. Accel Assault is a mainly player-versus-player shooting game in the world of Accel World that was created before Brain Burst.
Kuroyukihime “Accel Assault” Ver.
Chiyuri “Accel Assault” Ver.
Accel World VS. Sword Art Online will launch for PlayStation 4 and PS Vita on March 16 in Japan, and this summer in North America and Europe.
