Berserk and the Band of the Hawk

Game Overview

Berserk and the Band of the Hawk brings the violent, grim world of Berserk to handheld hardware via Omega Force’s combat engine. Shifting away from the family-friendly tone of typical Dynasty Warriors titles, the game embraces the manga’s visceral nature, featuring intense gore, heavy cleaving attacks, and dark mature themes.

The single-player campaign spans over 30 hours, covering four primary story arcs: Golden Age, Black Swordsman, Conviction, and Hawk of the Millennium Empire. Narrative progression is told through high-definition anime cutscenes, in-engine cinematic sequences, and interactive dialogue. Players wield Guts’ massive Dragonslayer sword, executing wide sweeping strikes, sub-weapon cannon shots, and devastating Frenzy Gauge transformations to obliterate surrounding hordes.

Beyond Guts, the playable roster includes key allies and antagonists such as Griffith, Casca, Judea, Nosferatu Zodd, Serpico, Schierke, and Wyald, each offering distinct fighting styles and sub-weapons. Supplementing the main campaign is the "Endless Eclipse" mode—a subterranean survival dungeon where players fight down 100 floors of escalating demonic waves to earn rare accessories, crafting materials, and exclusive character outfits.

Quick Specifications

Key Features

• Brutal Musou Combat: Cleave through hundreds of enemy soldiers, monsters, and demonic beasts in high-impact hack-and-slash battles.

• 4-Arc Story Campaign: Experience major story arcs including Golden Age, Black Swordsman, Conviction, and Hawk of the Millennium Empire.

• Playable Cast of Characters: Control iconic fighters such as Guts, Griffith, Casca, Zodd, Serpico, and Schierke.

• Endless Eclipse Survival Mode: Battle down 100 floors of increasingly difficult enemy waves to unlock rare items and gear.

• Sub-Weapon Arsenal: Utilize secondary tools including arm cannons, throwing knives, crossbows, and magic spells during combos.

Frequently Asked Questions (Q&A)

Which story arcs of the Berserk manga are included in the game?

The campaign covers four major narrative arcs: the Golden Age Arc, Black Swordsman Arc, Conviction Arc, and Hawk of the Millennium Empire Arc.

What is Endless Eclipse mode in Berserk and the Band of the Hawk?

Endless Eclipse is a survival mode where you descend through a 100-layer dungeon, clearing randomized wave missions and boss encounters to collect rare crafting materials and high-tier accessories.

Was Berserk and the Band of the Hawk released physically on PS Vita in the West?

In North America and Europe, the PS Vita release was digital-only via the PlayStation Store, whereas physical cart editions were printed for the Japanese market.

How do I install Berserk and the Band of the Hawk on a custom firmware PS Vita?

The game can be installed on custom firmware (CFW) enabled PS Vita consoles using standard formats like NoNpDrm, VPK, or MAI dumps via VitaShell.