In part 2 of our week of previews for Infinity Blade 2, releasing this December 1st, we look at some of the characters you will meet early on in the game…
Some parts of our preview may contain some spoilers, but we’ll try to keep these to a minimum, particular where story is concerned.
Part 2: Characters
Isa
A companion of sorts, and present in the opening scenes of Infinity Blade 2. Isa is a crossbow-wielding assassin and freedom fighter.
However, based on events in the first act of the game, it is unclear whether she really is a friend, or a foe!
Shade
A ninja-like assassin, and the first character you’ll meet in Infinity Blade 2. With one double-handed broad-sword, the Shade has a slower but more powerful attack, and swaps its shield for blocking ability.
Kabuki
A skeletal martial artist with a large coolie hat. The Kabuki wields two samurai swords, and is the first example of the new dual wield fighting style in Infinity Blade 2. With no shield he/she utilises fast dodging over the usual defensive manoeuvres. Using back flips to avoid your-in coming attacks, and combining karate kicks with their sword strikes
Ronin
A samurai-like character with a skull head-mask. He’s no doubt well versed in the ways of zen – based on his preferred surroundings by a koi pond and under a cherry blossom. Wielding the more traditional set up of a sword and shield, don’t let the pretty surroundings fool you, he’s a bad ass! And for his size he’s quick on his feet with fast sword attacks and counters with his long shield.
It is interesting to note that these first three battles highlight the three new fighting styles in Infinity Blade 2. More on fighting styles and weapons in our third preview.
Saydhi’s Bodyguard
Your typical brute, and Saydhi’s right hand man. Like all the larger creatures you encounter, you should be on the look out for head-butts, foot stomps and other shield busting moves. His brute strength is his weakness, as his little brain prefers simple and slow attacks over defence, allowing for openings in between strikes for scratch attacks.
Saydhi
The first boss encounter in Infinity Blade 2. She’s a deathless, and keen to get hold of your shiny new Infinity Blade. In her over confidence, she agrees to impart information to help you on your quest, in return for a dual, with the thinking that the information is useless to a deadman. Time to put away your gentlemanly ways, because despite her feminine forms she’s a cold-hearted killer, and if the roles were reversed and you were done up in a pretty too-too, she wouldn’t think twice before taking your head!
Wielding a blade-ended staff, she’s quick on her feet, and well versed in magic. Look out for her fire attacks!
Thane
Minor spoiler alert! Thane is a High Lord living the highlife in a crumbling keep, and one of the first major bosses you’ll encounter after defeating Saydhi. It is here where you’ll discover more about yourself and your quest (no I’m not going to ruin the plot for you). He’s another powerful sword and shield wielder, much like Ronin, but like Saydhi he has magic at his disposal. If he’s not ramming or shield bashing you, look out for his magical ice projectiles
We’ve put together a video montage of some of the characters you will encounter come December 1st. Check it out:
Stay tuned to TouchGen.com for our week of Infinity Blade features.
