Famitsu got the first word today on Aya's new "suit" outfit along
with some of the latest gameplay and character details for Aya's
game, The 3rd Birthday. As usual, Famitsu.com delivered a version
of the report with most of the info and screens.
Like Aya's other outfits, the suit outfit will tear up as Aya incurs
damage. But different from the other outfits that have been
revealed so far, this one already starts off with quite a bit
showing. Don't expect to actually see this suit in the office (and if
you do see it, call the cops!)
Unfortunately, Famitsu.com didn't post the artwork from the
Famitsu article showing the full view of the suit. Instead, the site
posted in-game shots:
Notice how Aya's legs appear to be striped? That's because her
stockings have torn. When the suit outfit incurs damage, the first
thing to go are the stockings. Famitsu writes "If she incurs further
damage, next is...." What will come off next?
Joining the costume, Famitsu confirms something that Jump
revealed a few weeks back. Aya will change the way she talks to
suit the current costume.
The site also introduces a number of other areas for the game,
including the facilities of CTI headquarters, some advanced
techniques for dealing with the Twisted, and a couple of characters.
CTI has at least three facilities that you'll need to access during the
game:
Overdive Room:
Select and head out on missions and get advice from head of
operations Hyde.
Armory:
You can try out newly obtained weapons here.
Locker Room:
Change Aya's clothes here.
On the gameplay side of things, the site introduces some new
weapons.
Satellite Cannon:
This fires a powerful blast from an satellite that's up in orbit. You
set its target by positioning a targeting device. Famitsu says that
the Satellite Cannon has unlimited shots, although it takes some
time to charge.
Sniper Rifle:
This comes with a scope which allows for zooming to double
magnification. Famitsu suggests using the precise aim to help other
soldiers who are engaged in battle.
Three new Twisted types are included in Famitsu's screnes:
Rover:
This has long crablike legs, but can also float. It's normally
translucent and sends out an item called a "Detector" to find pray.
Once the Detector finds a foe, the Rover solidifies and attacks.
Snatch:
Snatch is a spider-like creature that attacks while clinging to walls
and ceilings. It releases black clumps that explode when you get to
close, sending blades off in all directions.
Unknown:
All newly discovered Twisted are referred to initially as "Unknown,"
and are only given names after the fight. In her fight with the
flying Unknown Twisted shown in Famitsu's screens, Aya will need
to dive into a soldier who's controlling a tank and make use of the
tank's powerful cannon. The tank isn't invincible, though. You'll need
to keep its life meter from reaching zero.
Finally, some new character details. You'll recognize one character
from a previous trailer, and one from a previous game.
The guy shown here is Kyle Madigan, a former government agent
who previously appeared in Parasite Eve 2 as Aya and Eve's body
guard. Like Eve, his whereabouts are currently unknown.
The girl speaking to Aya is Gabrielle, who we saw in past trailers
lending her body to Aya for an Overdive operation. She's a special
investigator with CTI's Overdive Division. She's particularly skilled
as a sniper, and trains Aya in this area.
Closing off this latest look at The 3rd Birthday, here's a bonus
screenshot of Aya being grabbed by a tentacle monster.