Shaking Hands

Star Wars: The Force Awakens 3D modeling supervisor Jet Cooper exclusively reveals how Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader’s severed hands directly inspired the design of Kylo Ren’s crossguard lightsaber.

Fancy a spot of pessimism, perchance?

Showa American Story succeeds in crafting an unforgettable, eccentric B-movie world. However, its deliberate jank and niche style mean its general polish still lags behind other modern AAA action games at this point. The sheer density of cultural parodies is impressive, but whether the game can sustain this tone over a dozens-of-hours-long campaign without exhausting players remains to be seen. Coupled with its current shortcomings in combat depth and mechanical feel, Showa American Story is shaping up to be an incredibly unique, highly flawed, yet undeniably fascinating ride.