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I love the art direction of this game, the whole sci-fi/asian mythology theme is really interesting to me. Such a theme allows the developers to go all-out with the cinematic areas of the game, which I believe that is what they were trying to do. Now I'm not against actiony cut scenes nor QTEs every now and then, but I really would prefer if those would take up a smaller portion of the game. There are other games who do the same thing much better than Asura's Wrath does.

For example, Bayonetta utilized quick time events and over-the-top cut scenes extremely well, using them to do a torture attack or create a climactic end to a boss battle. But what was important is that they were scarce, there was enough time in between these QTEs where you just beat up angels and explore the levels. Doing the QTEs in Bayonetta was fun and satisfying, not repetitive and boring. Although, we can't say that Asura's Wrath is completely filled with these lame "interactive cut-scenes" from playing these two boss battles. Is the normal gameplay full of QTEs as well, or are most of them saved for the more cinematic moments? If the majority of the game doesn't play out like an interactive movie then I may consider getting this eventually.

I can only imagine what potential this game would have if it was in the hands of different developers (Platinum Games?)...

@senorfuzzeh: No, Asura's Wrath is a brand new IP.

2012 looks like its going to be another good year for vidya gaming, though it doesn't seem like they're going to stop the DLC scheme any time soon. Here's the ones I'm looking forward to, in alphabetical order:

• Anarchy Reigns - The truth is, I'll buy just about anything that Platinum Games puts out. This is their take on multiplayer brawlers like Power Stone. They're bringin' it back!
• Armored Core V - This will be the first AC game I've played in a while, but it looks really awesome. Its a reboot to the franchise.
• Asura's Wrath - Though this game seems to be a bit too focused on over-the-top cinematic scenes for my tastes, it does look very entertaining. I also love the art style and the mix of sci-fi and mythology.
• Darksiders II - I need to get around to playing the first Darksiders before this is released, yeah?
• DmC - Yeah, its not the Devil May Cry we all know and love, but I'm interested to see where this one goes.
• Dragon's Dogma - An action (RPG?) adventure game by Capcom that seems to be much like Monster Hunter and can be compared to Shadow of the Colossus in some ways, in a medieval Western fantasy setting. You take on giant beasts such as chimeras, golems, griffins, hydras, dragons, etc. Consider me sold.
• Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning - I'm a bit skeptical of this game, at first it seems to be a generic Action RPG but then it boasts an interesting combat system that could make exploring, questing and finding new loot very addicting. I'm just unsure how well it will be executed. Atleast it's pretty.
• The Last Guardian - I have no doubt in my mind that this game will be amazing. Team Ico can do no wrong.
• Lollipop Chainsaw - Another game where you hack and slash zombies - but wait! Its a Suda51 game, I'm down.
• Metal Gear Revengeance - Hideo Kojima plus Platinum Games? Holy shit. That is all.