It may not have the PS Studios ident, but make no mistake, veteran director Keiichiro Toyama’s upcoming Slitterhead is every bit the spiritual successor to Siren. The ex-Japan Studio man’s debut independent projects builds on the idea of Sightjacking, introducing a possession-style system which allows you to hop between the bodies of different NPCs.

This actually makes for some fascinating gameplay possibilities, and there’s a pinch of Gravity Rush in this Tokyo Game Show demo, as we see how traversal works using the body hopping mechanics. The system is also used during combat; hopping from one person to another works a little like a dodge, as you cycle through disposable human flesh.

Core combat has never been the strength of Toyama’s games, and once again it looks a little dry here. But overall, we’re captivated by the 90s Hong Kong-style setting and horrific, insect-like monsters. If your heart skipped a beat after this week’s Siren rumours, then you’re almost certainly going to want to add this title to your wishlist.

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