Silent Hill creator claims Slitterhead is a spiritual successor to Siren

Keiichiro Toyama is a well known figure in the games industry, being the creator of the iconic Silent Hill franchise alongside cult favourites Gravity Rush and Siren. Toyama’s upcoming game Slitterhead surprised many during Summer Game Fest when it was revealed to be much more action-oriented compared to Silent Hill. According to the creator, Slitterhead is in fact a reinterpretation of Siren “as a modern action game.”

In an interview conducted by Famitsu (and translated by Automaton), Keiichiro Toyama was asked about the upcoming Slitterhead. Set to release on the 8th of November, the game appears to be a blend of all his previous creations, describing the title’s “fundamental concept” as being “to reinterpret Siren as a modern action game.”

The Siren inspirations are clear, with both it and Slitterhead letting you jack into the minds/bodies of NPCs. Unlike Siren however, Slitterhead will then let you actively control these players – many of which will have unique combat abilities.

Long-term fans of the Siren series will be pleased with Slitterhead, as Toyama revealed that the sightjacking feature will include certain elements “as a form of fanservice” for those in the know.

The Gravity Rush series has proven that Toyama knows how to make a game with a unique and compelling combat gimmick/feature. Hopefully Slitterhead is remembered in the long-run for much more than just its odd name.

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