[Vic Viper]

Sega showed off a video that will be premiering to everyone at E3 today of the OverWorks-developed action game, Kunoichi. Despite earlier reports that Kunoichi would be a sequel to the recently-released Shinobi, this isn't the case.

Due out this fall, Kunoichi is a spin-off of sorts that borrows several elements from OverWorks's previous PlayStation 2 game. Similar gameplay mechanics have been included and upgraded; for example, Kunoichi, the heroine clothed in white, can pull off an unlimited number of tates besides normal attacks. OverWorks is making a conscious effort the make Kunoichi easier than Shinobi after receiving complaints, though.

But most interesting is the news that Kunoichi will feature vast, urban environments instead of the linear, plain landscapes of Shinobi. Villains will be military personnel instead of demons..