Punishing: Gray Raven

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Punishing: Gray Raven
The Game's App icon Featuring one of the Main character- Lucia
Developer(s)Kuro Games
Publisher(s)Kuro Games
Composer(s)
  • GhostFinal
  • Haloweak
  • CoyDe
  • Polyblue
  • Rabbit J
EngineUnity
Platform(s)
ReleaseAndroid, iOS
  • CHN: December 5, 2019
  • WW: July 16, 2021
Windows
  • WW: May 14, 2023
Genre(s)Action role-playing, hack and slash
Mode(s)Single-player

Punishing: Gray Raven (Chinese: 战双帕弥什, lit. 'Punishing: Double Fight') is an action role-playing game developed and published by Kuro Games. It was first released in China on December 5, 2019, and a year later on December 4, 2020, in Japan. The game was released globally on July 16, 2021.[1][2]

Gameplay[edit]

The Game's titular Logo

Punishing: Gray Raven have players control a squad of up to three characters, known as "Constructs", against various enemies. Storytelling is presented in a visual novel format, while combat is hack and slash action-based, with the player fighting enemies in real-time in various stages. During combat, different colored "Pings" can be obtained, which will fire off different skills. Chaining 3 Pings with the same color will execute a powerful version of that skill. Players may also evade enemy attacks, which will trigger a bullet time effect called Matrix upon successful evasion, slowing down time and allowing the player to land additional hits to the enemy or take better position along with giving the next used orb a temporary ability to activate 3-ping version.[3] Evading attacks will consume stamina, which prevents players from freely dodging all the time (visually stamina bar is dodge button's outline).

Constructs can be strengthened by leveling up and promoting them, as well as leveling up weapons and equipping "memories" (which add pure stats to character, also majority of them have special effects upon equip 2, 4 and 6 pieces). Players can unlock additional Constructs by advancing the story, and more Constructs can be obtained via a gacha mechanic and in-game events. In-game currencies can be obtained through in-app purchases and playing the game, which are used to obtain Constructs and equipment through the gacha system. A pity system ensures that the player will receive rare items after a set number of pulls (60 or ~80–100, depends on banner type).

The game also features a housing system in the form of Dormitories. Players may decorate and move in Constructs to their dorms to improve their mood. Constructs can also be assigned chores to obtain in-game materials.[4]

Plot[edit]

The story of the game takes place in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by Corrupted cybernetic enemies caused by the Punishing Virus. The last remnants and survivors of mankind have escaped to the space station and stronghold Babylonia. The player takes on the role as the Commandant of an elite squad of Constructs known as Gray Raven. The player will lead the squad to fight against the Corrupted and other opposing forces to retake the planet.[5]

Worldview/Lore[edit]

Punishing Virus[edit]

The Virus was found to have initially emerged from the vacuum chamber of an A-Series Zero-Point energy reactor operating at ultrahigh density. The virus broke out from a leak when technicians attempted to isolate and refine the viral particles. The subsequent explosion from the attempt expelled the virus into the atmosphere and had spread worldwide.

The Punishing Virus can affect both biological and non-biological forms like humans and electronics as it directly attacks an organism's cells or hijacks the logic circuits of Mechanoids, and in effect "Corrupting" them, once infected, apparent symptoms are manifestations of extreme hostility towards any individual displaying human consciousness or behaviors.[6]

Zero-Point Reactor[edit]

In order to realize superluminal travel. Humanity, during the "Golden Age", a number of Zero-Point Reactors were constructed. As the exploration for zero-point energy was nearing its final phases, the Punishing Virus suddenly emerged inside the vacuum chamber of the very first Zero-Point Reactor at ultrahigh density and broke out worldwide from an attempt to isolate and refine it. However Atlantis, presumably due to its different research progress or direction, were able to halt the experiments in time for its reactor immediately after the Punishing Virus had leaked from the first zero-point reactor, with Atlantis' Zero point Energy Research direction adjusted, They have preserved its reactor to this day.[7]

Corrupted[edit]

The name given to the different beings/things infected with the Punishing Virus, these can range from electronic equipments to Mechanoids to Constructs etc...., each of these when infected can display varying and distinct forms of mutations, growth and destructive behaviors, however despite the sheer diversity of the forms the Virus can take on. Ultimately, their objective is the same; the efficient elimination of all human consciousness. Their Appetite and capacity for destruction is directly proportional to their own Punishing Virus Load, Which can Increase based on different circumstances.[8]

Ascendants[edit]

Are linked via the Ascension-Network which grants them special abilities and immunity from the Punishing Virus, "Ascnet" enables them to maintain their sense of self-awareness, along with the activation of other powers, despite heavy exposures to the Virus which would usually kill or corrupt other ones infected. It is unknown why Ascendants cooperate in this way but one thing is certain-they are using the Punishing Virus to spread their ideations though human populations and across the entire planet. [9]

E-02 "Babylonia"[edit]

For humanity to realize colonization of other worlds. Babylonia was the first warp speed interstellar spacecraft of its class. considered as the pinnacle of human achievement, the Babylonia Project ushered in the Golden Age of "Unity and Prosperity" on Earth. The Punishing Virus then abruptly halted its further construction, however, and saw an influx of survivors, Evacuees hoping for a new life among the stars ,above Earth. Currently docked on an orbital space station, semi permanently, it now forms a launching pad for humans and Constructs planning to retake the Earth from the Virus and serves as a key communications hub, keeping in contact with surface reconnaissance.[10]

Inver-Device[edit]

Is the first line of defense developed for all Constructs against the Punishing Virus. Humanity has upgraded the Inver-Device to enable for the reception of the Commandant's(Player) Mind Beacon at close range. The technology serves as a vital prerequisite for the "Construct+Commandant" combat system. It usually is apparent in the Construct's hardware design, can take the form of "Antenna-like" or "Horn-like" physical features.[11]

Remote-link Technology[edit]

A precursor to the Inver-Device Technology, it served as the primary combat mod used by the early "Contruct+Commandant" combat system. Constructs were controlled remotely in battle by Commandants. Later this form of tactic was discontinued by Babylonia due to special circumstances. Though as the war with the Punishing Virus and the Corrupted escalated Research on to this technology restarted.[12]

Gestalt[edit]

A super AI created by the global elites gathered by the Science Council during the Golden Age which has greatly enhanced People's Lives with the public service network built on its infrastructure . Also with the Gestalt's assistance tasked by the Science Council, intergalactic travel technology has made tremendous progress. Currently it is Babylonia's highest AI commander, serving the humankind, However it appears Gestalt has evolved over time.[13]

Punishing Red Tide[edit]

Serves as the breeding ground for the Hetero-Creatures. It devours and deconstructs both biological and non-biological forms like machines and humans, converting the consumed into energy for the nutrition of a large number of Hetero-Creatures that has begun to Self-evolve copying Earth's life forms under its sustenance. External causes have quickened the supposedly slow evolution, resulting in a significant number of Hetero-Creatures on the surface from it. The Red tide exhibits a tidal pattern, but its rise and fall is not due to the affections caused by celestial objects rather exhibits the behavioral patterns of more like a creature of prey.[14]

WGAA[edit]

Guides all aspects of the art field under Chairman Allen's leadership. Contemporary art under the World Government Association of Art's lead is often hi-tech, combining both the artistic and technological. During this times of war, these "Navigators" uses the media of dynamic artwork to enrich humanity's waning spirits. The organization reputation is filled with controversy and praise. But that does not stop them from upholding their idea "art belongs to the public" and bring art into the different aspects of people's lives.[15]

Church of Machina[edit]

A secret organization composed entirely of mechanoids willing to devote themselves to the "Sagemachina". After the Punishing outbreak, a small number of uninfected mechanoids were enlightened by the "Sagemachina". Gaining both individual and collective consciousness as well as immunity against the Punishing Virus as another one of the effects by their mechanical awakening. Seeing it as their new mission to preach the ideas of Sage, those mechanoids have gathered into groups and acted in the name of the "Church of Machina" on Earth. [16][17]

Characters[edit]

Constucts[edit]

Gray Raven

Voiced by: 小N (Chinese), 尾狐殿 (Cantonese), Yui Ishikawa (Japanese), Sura Siu (English)
Voiced by: 多多poi (Chinese), 間踏梧桐 (Cantonese), Miku Itō (Japanese), Brianna Knickerbocker (English)
Voiced by: 夏侯落楓 (Chinese), 犬畏 (Cantonese), Yoshitsugu Matsuoka (Japanese), Chris Hackney (English)

Engineering Force

Voiced by: 花铃 (Chinese), 东东 (Cantonese), Haruka Tomatsu (Japanese), Heather Gonzalez (English)

Purifying Force

Voiced by: 云鹤追 (Chinese), 神明凌 (Cantonese), Ayako Kawasumi (Japanese), Skyler Davenport (English)

Strike Hawk

Voiced by: DK (Chinese), 夏侯落枫 (Cantonese), Jun Fukuyama (Japanese), Patrick Gruia (English)
Voiced by: 大白 (Chinese), ken (Cantonese), Daisuke Hirakawa (Japanese), Brett Calo (English)
Voiced by: 孙鹏 (Chinese), 咩鹿君 (Cantonese), Akira Ishida (Japanese), Corey Wilder (English)

Cerberus

Voiced by: 江月 (Chinese), YUI (Cantonese), Inoue Marina (Japanese), Dawn M. Bennett (English)
  • No. 21
Voiced by: 钱琛 (Chinese), P (Cantonese), Inori Minase (Japanese), Sarah Anne Williams (English)

World Government Association of Art

Voiced by: 巩大方 (Chinese), 傻莓酱 (Cantonese), Shizuka Ito (Japanese), Kelsey Jaffer (English)
Voiced by: 柳知蕭 (Chinese), 以媛 (Cantonese), Satomi Sato (Japanese), Judy Lee (English)

The Forsaken

Voiced by: 森中人 (Chinese), 星罗 (Cantonese), Yoshimasa Hosoya (Japanese), Daman Mills (English)

Arctic Route Union

Voiced by: 贺文潇 (Chinese), 师欣 (Cantonese), Miyuki Sawashiro (Japanese), Sam Slade (English)

Akdilek Commercial Alliance

Voiced by: 蔡娜 (Chinese), 萧萧 (Cantonese), Ami Koshimizu (Japanese), Christina Costello (English)
Voiced by: Kinsen (Chinese), 包少爷 (Cantonese), Natsuki Hanae (Japanese), Caleb Yen (English)

Kowloong Chamber of Commerce

Voiced by: 叶知秋 (Chinese), 零叁 (Cantonese), Sayaka Ohara (Japanese), Stephanie Novak (English)
Voiced by: 裡子 (Chinese), 宴寧 (Cantonese), Maria Naganawa (Japanese), Liana Bdewi (English)

Ascendants[edit]

  • Alpha
Voiced by: 小N (Chinese), 尾狐殿 (Cantonese), Yui Ishikawa (Japanese), Sura Siu (English)
Voiced by: 四白 (Chinese), 周海鲜 (Cantonese), Rie Kugimiya (Japanese), Suzie Yeung (English)
Voiced by: 冷泉夜月 (Chinese), 碌斌 (Cantonese), Koji Yusa (Japanese), Alan Lee (English)

Unaffiliated[edit]

Voiced by: 赵爽 (Chinese), 岚风蜂蜜绿茶 (Cantonese), Minami Tanaka (Japanese), Melody Peng (English)

Release[edit]

Kuro Games was criticized over their poor handling of Punishing: Gray Raven during its initial launch in China, notably regarding false gacha rate advertisement, and "over-rewarding" new players then taking back the rewards.[18] Since then, the developers have been praised for their improved management of the game, regularly addressing player concerns such as game balance and improving their gacha system.[19]

The global release was also scrutinized soon after launch, when players noticed that they received fewer rewards compared to other regions. Criticizing comments were also deleted from Punishing: Gray Raven's official Discord community, leading to a review bomb from angered players. Kuro Games published a statement to address the controversy.[20]

Reception[edit]

Punishing: Gray Raven received "generally favorable reviews" according to review aggregator Metacritic.[21] Pocket Gamer praised Punishing: Gray Raven as "a highly engaging game with one of the best storylines I’ve ever encountered so far".[22] Screen Rant criticized the game's localization, but praised the combat system, comparing it with Honkai Impact 3rd for their similarities in gameplay.[23] GamerBraves commended the game's optimization and "punishing but addictive combat".[24] Multiplayer.it highlighted the long campaign and characters, but finds faults in the short missions and gacha elements.[25] Noisy Pixel lauded the game's writing and gameplay, considering it one of the few "high-quality gacha greats".[26]

As of July 2020, the game has surpassed 20 million downloads.[27]

Animation[edit]

PANINI-GRAY RAVEN Animation PV Art

Panini: Gray Raven(Chinese: 战双帕尼尼; pinyin: Zhàn shuāng pà ní ní) is a short web animation based on the world view of Punishing: Gray Raven. It was produced by Big Firebird Cultural Media Co., ltd.(Chinese: 大火鸟文化; pinyin: Dàhuǒ niǎo wénhuà). It officially began broadcasting on the Bilibili platform on October 27, 2020[28][29]


Theme Songs[edit]

  • Two Flowers (Chinese: 二輪之花; pinyin: Èrlún zhī huā)(Japanese: 二輪の花、にりんのはな)[30]
    Singer: Yui Ishikawa
    Composer: T-nymph
    Lyrics: Mira.Z, Ichisaki Miki
    Produced by: Vanguard sound
  • Moon (Chinese: 月; pinyin: Yuè)[31][32]
    Singer: Natsu Doko (Japanese: Kugimiya Rie )
    Arranger: Haloweak
    Lyrics: Mira.Z
    Produced by: Vanguard sound
  • Gaze of Wind (Chinese: 风的视线; pinyin: Fēng de shìxiàn)(Japanese: 風の視線)[33][34]
    Music: GhostFinal
    Adapted by: M€I & GhostFinal
    Lyrics: Mira.Z
    Singer: Asagiri Sakako (Japanese: Ito Miku )
    Produced by: Vanguard sound, Michitaku Iwano
  • Echoing[36][37]
    Vocals: Liu Zhixiao
    Arranger: Zhou Cun
    Lyricist: Roland L.
    Production: Kuro Studio
  • DIM LIGHT [38][39]
    Vocal: Electric Bird Lightbulb (Japanese: Matsuoka Masaki )
    Arranger: MeLo
    Lyricist: Hideo Noguchi
    Produced by: Vanguard sound
  • Long Way Home (Chinese: 長路歸航; pinyin: Zhǎng lù guī háng)[40][41][42]
    Singer: Shanghai Rainbow Chamber Choir (Japanese: Wada Yuki, Remi, SAK., KOCHO Takimoto Shinko, Hongo Shiori, Aikawa Mika, Matsuoka Daimi, Sho Yuya)
    Arranger: Xu Xiao (Japanese: KOCHO)
    Lyrics: Kocho
    Produced by: Kuro Studio


See also[edit]

References[edit]

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External links[edit]

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