Headup and FrameOver have revealed The 9th Dragon, an action game with a strong story, taking place in the 1980s Kowloon Walled City. Players can expect it on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC (through Steam and the Epic Games Store). The game doesn’t have a release date yet.
Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page:
About
Enter the dangerous and crowded world of 1980s Hong Kong’s Kowloon Walled City, a place secretly controlled by powerful criminal organizations.
You play as Rookie, a fresh recruit in an elite police team deployed to the dangerous city of Kowloon. Led by Mei, a veteran officer who knows the criminal side of town, you’ll have to work together to survive in a place where gangs, corruption, and betrayals are commonplace.
Explore a twisting city filled with neon-lit streets, tight apartments, and secret passages as you reveal its hidden truths.
Okay, so the fighting in this game is intense. It’s not just button-mashing; you really have to think things through. Ammo and supplies are scarce, the levels are claustrophobic, and where you stand can literally be life or death. You’ll be relying on your fists a lot, but you can also grab anything lying around as a weapon, and using the environment to your advantage is key. But here’s the thing – every decision you make in Kowloon matters, so you really have to think before you act!
Choose to spare your foes or take them down. You can return the money from your missions, or pocket it for yourself. Every choice you make will define Rookie’s journey and the kind of hero – or villain – he becomes. In a city controlled by ruthless crime lords, your decisions could completely shift the power dynamics.
Key Features
- Brutal Free-style Beat ‘Em Up Combat – Take down ruthless gang members and powerful Kowloon kingpins using brutal hand-to-hand combat and a diverse arsenal—from pistols and Uzis to shotguns, flamethrowers, and devastating explosives.
- Tactical Fights in Tight Spaces – Battles unfold in cramped rooms and narrow alleys where positioning matters. Break enemy stamina to control the fight, finish enemies with devastating moves like the Grap, and use the environment to survive.
- A Story Shaped by Your Choices – Throughout the game, your decisions influence Rookie’s moral path. Spare or eliminate enemies, return or keep mission money, and shape your Hero / Anti-Hero alignment—leading to different outcomes.
- Explore the Legendary Kowloon Walled City – Climb rooftops, move across cables and ziplines, blow open hidden paths, and explore the dense urban maze of Kowloon at its peak.
- Secrets, Upgrades, and Hidden Lore – Collect old comic books to unlock new combat abilities and combo chains. Discover lore items, speak to NPCs for clues, and uncover secrets hidden throughout the city.
- Deadly Enemies and Powerful Bosses – Face 20 enemy types and eight unique bosses, each with their own abilities, fighting styles, and weapons across roughly 10 hours of intense action.
- Replay Missions and Explore Different Outcomes – All levels can be replayed, allowing you to experiment with different choices and discover different story paths.
Watch the announcement trailer below.
Announce Trailer
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2026-03-13 03:31