NIS America has once again delivered as another localized hit Japanese game is set to launch this month on the PlayStation Store. Black Rock Shooter is set for release on April 23.

Yes, for those loving their UMDs, this is unfortunately a digital release. On the upside, Vita gamers will no doubt have little trouble picking this one up thanks to the tamer camera controls provided by the second analog stick.

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Story

2032 AD – Earth has been ruthlessly assaulted by extraterrestrials, and nineteen years of nonstop battle now threatens the very existence of humanity. The last hope for human survival is BRS, a heroine created solely to save planet Earth; she is the ultimate battle android. But when she is awakened to end the battle once and for all, there are only twelve human beings left on Earth…

Key Features

• The World: Explore ghostly city ruins, bizarre alien structures, and more as you travel through illustrator Huke’s vision of a devastated future Earth!
• The Enemy: Engage in lightning-fast battles where your choices and reflexes are the only thing standing between you and total annihilation!
• The Girl: Level up BRS to equip her with a bevy of attacks and skills to make full use of her superhuman abilities and gigantic cyber-cannon!
• The Last Hope: Complete a variety of missions for the last remaining humans to unlock new guns, costumes, challenges, and more!