Arc System Works, Inc. has confirmed that KILL la KILL - IF will have a North America release. The game will be released for both North America and Europe on July 26, a day after the official release in Japan.
It was reported in Player.One that the game was confirmed for a Europe release, however no other details were given at the time.
KILL la KILL - IF is based on the anime of the same name released in 2013. The story line was supervised by none other than Kazuki Nakashima, the original scenario writer of the anime. Upping the ante is dual audio options for Japanese and English. The English audio was even done by the same English voice cast responsible for the anime.
A total to eight characters have already been announced. These inlcude Ryuko Matoi, Satsuki Kiryuin, Ira Gamagoori, Uzu Sanageyama, Nonon Jakazure, Houka Inumuta, Nui Harime, and Ragyo Kiryuin. Alternate versions of Ryuko and Satsuki have also been revealed.
With the official announcement, KILL la KILL - IF welcomes two new characters to the roster in Mako Mankanshoku and the Ultimate Double Naked DTR.
KILL La KILL – IF is a 3D action game that allows players to use either long-ranged attacks or short-ranged ones. However, unlike other fighting games, KILL la KILL - IF boasts giving players a new experience. In particular, players can play without ever needing to learn complex commands and combos. Different attacks are made possible by using simple inputs.
KILL la KILL - IF offers a number of different modes, with the main one being the campaign mode. Players can expect a Survival Mode, where they can see how long they can withstand a wave of CPU-controlled enemies. A Hundred Enemies Challenge gives the players a chance to see how long it takes them to defeat all enemies while the One Minute Challenge tests players on how many enemies they can beat in that span of time.
KILL La KILL – IF will be available for the PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PC through Steam.