Publisher Atlus USA has debuted the first gameplay footage from Zeno Clash 2, the forthcoming sequel to the quirky first person brawler from Chilean studio ACE Team.

The world of Zenozoik comes alive like never before, an open world waiting to be explored, rendered with breathtaking splendor. As Ghat, players can fully and freely explore every natural and architectural wonder his world has to offer. In addition to most of the characters, enemies, and items from the first game—all of which return with dramatic visual enhancement—Ghat can also expect to encounter awe-inspiring new sights, jaw-dropping new creature designs, and wildly creative new weapons and items.

Check out the trailer below for a bunch of jabs, hooks, spells, and general what-the-heckery.

Zeno Clash 2 is due in "early 2013" on Steam, Xbox Live Arcade, and PlayStation Store.