The creative partnership between Toyama and composer Akira Yamaoka first made waves in 1999, when the former served as director and writer on Silent Hill for PlayStation, featuring Yamaoka's iconic music score. Previously the Konami staffers worked together more informally on the point-and-click adventure title Snatcher, with the musician contributing as sound programmer.
The story revolves around the threat of mysterious, grotesque human mimics called "Slitterheads," known as "Yakushi" in Japan. Game director Junya Okura details gameplay mechanics in the latest behind-the-scenes interview, and reflects on the motivations behind establishing the new studio.
The Original Game Soundtrack is streaming on Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube Music, and Amazon Music Unlimited, published by Milan Records.
Slitterhead is also available for Xbox Series X|S and Windows through Steam and the Epic Games Store. Xseed Games' Day 1 Edition for PS5 includes the artbook and the original soundtrack, pressed on compact disc.
From the PlayStation Blog desription:
Set in the densely cluttered streets of Kowlong, filled with obscurity and chaos, this battle action-adventure game casts players as the Hyoki, an entity devoid of memory and physical form. His only motive is to eradicate the monstrous beings known as Slitterheads crawling around the city, disguising themselves as humans. Roaming the vibrant neon-lit cityscape, players must seek out allies among humans known as Rarities, infiltrate and track dangerous organizations, and engage in battles harnessing the power of blood. As the suspenseful drama unfolds, delve into the mystery behind Hyoki’s existence and the appearance of the Slitterheads.Slitterhead Original Game Soundtrack - Apple Music / YouTube Music
Slitterhead story trailer premieres, planned for release on November 8th. From Bokeh Game Studio creative director @K_Toyama and composer @AkiraYamaoka: https://t.co/uEXiNCPfkx pic.twitter.com/ZvoqV6zhkt
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