Showcasing the Mesmerizing Artistic Direction from the Legendary Sawaki Takeyasu, Never-Before-Seen Screens Provide Further Evidence That El Shaddai Will Be One of the Most Visually Stunning Games of the Year. Players will be able to see protagonist Enoch as he, led by the Lord’s top angel Lucifel, enters the tower of Babel on his quest to capture the renegade Fallen Angels. Meanwhile, the photos from last week’s Japanese launch provide a glimpse into the various events and merchandise that coincided with the game’s release, including limited edition Edwin jeans, T-shirts, umbrellas, posters, comics, and more.

The excitement around the release in its native Japan was palpable: Japan’s foremost gaming magazine, Famitsu, bestowed its esteemed Gold Award upon the game, praising its beauty, ease of play, and memorable characters.

Developed by a hugely-talented, Tokyo-based team headed by the legendary Sawaki Takeyasu (Devil May Cry) and Masato Kimura (Okami, Viewtiful Joe)El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron, draws players into a rich storyline inspired by events in the Old Testament’s apocryphal ‘Book of Enoch.’ In the game, players take on the role of Enoch and must harness his natural combat skills to master a range of powerful and Heavenly weapons under the guidance of the watchful Archangels. Through a mesmerizing combination of combat, 2D and 3D platforming, Enoch must deliver the souls of the Fallen Angels and spare the world from a great flood ordered by Heaven.