NEKCOM Entertainment has announced Showa American Story, an action RPG set to release worldwide for the PS4, PS5, and PC via Steam, which will be published by 2P Games and Hong Kong GSE.

Set in an alternate history timeline where Japan controls the United States, now under a zombie apocalypse, players will control Chigusa Chōko, a 19-year old Japanese girl pursuing her movie dream in the United States before she and her sister were attacked and killed just as they arrived at the airport. After her mysterious revival, she will now seek out the truth and get revenge for what happened.

Showa American Story is filled with 80’s b-movie tropes – from hordes of bloodthirsty undead to yakuza and bōsōzoku gangs who fight for their own interests. The game will feature fast-paced action sequences using a breadth of weapons and skills to spill the blood of her enemies in what can only be described as over-the-top action, even sprinkled with some Gurren Lagann for good measure.

Showa American Story Key Features

• Relive the best of 80s culture in a unique post-apocalyptic setting while exploring stories of people and survivors of different backgrounds through main and side quests.
• Fight against criminal gangs and hordes of zombies in countless fast-paced combats that will require all your attention. Get ready to dive into the ocean of ketchup!
• Handle all kinds of melee weapons, ranged weapons, and some… strange weapons. Choose the ones that fit your combat style the best and learn different attack moves and abilities.
• Turn an old recreational vehicle into your headquarters, improve it with the resources you find in your adventure, and decorate it to your liking. Also, you’ll find a lot of nostalgic mini-games and special costumes to wear!

Showa American Story has no specified release date just yet, but we’ll certainly be keeping a close eye on this!