“A 2D action-adventure mixed with super-powered urban gangs in a post-cyberpunk neon scenario…
“Assume the role of Rick, a rad masked vigilante in search of superpowers and companions to defeat hordes of vicious enemies, solve defiant puzzles, unlock new paths, complete engaging side-quests, and finally, free the decaying futurist Neon City that has been seized by a group of superpowered gangs!”
Platforms: Windows, PS4, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
Release: March 12, 2020
“A comedic action thriller where players fight dozens of ridiculous enemies with a unique battle system combining the best parts of beat ‘em ups, fighting games, turn based tactics and RPGS! Swap between your 3 awesome heroes to fight your way to rescue president Blake Orama from the Ninja Dragon Terrorists!”
Platforms: Windows, Nintendo Switch
Release: early 2020
developed by Le Cartel Studio | Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
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“An ultra-violent co-op brawler overflowing with an unmistakable style and unforgettably brutal action for up to four players at once. Set in an alternate U.S.S.R, the story centers on a desperate crew of imprisoned street fighters that must overcome an oppressive criminal authority and forced drug addictions through any means necessary. Battle solo or alongside friends in an exceptional story mode campaign or harden your resolve in the savage Survival Mode.”
[Buy on Steam] | [Buy on GoG] | [Visit the Website]
via Grinning Pickle
developed by PD Design Studio
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“A fast pace action brawler with tactical support combat. You play as Dusty and his allies in an online multi-player action platformer traversing different lands to bring down evil and restore justice.
“Dusty Raging Fist is set in a world where powers of Mythical Guardians are scattered across the lands. Our heroes, Dusty, Kitsune, and Darg are tasked to obtain the powers of the elements from the Guardians to fight against a dark, ancient evil that resides in the Catacombs.”
[Back on Kickstarter] | [Wishlist on Steam]
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developed by Pehesse | Platform: Windows
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“A mix between a visual novel life management sim, and a 2D beat’em all, with a dose of fantasy luchadores and superhero costumes, entirely hand-drawn and animated.
“The aim is to help Honey, the titular character, balance her life as she needs to juggle between her daytime at university, and her nocturnal fighting persona. She wishes to reach the heights of fame through a fighting tournament, but she has only six month to do so before the tournament is up and her studies take her elsewhere.”
Currently in development for PC, using Contruct 2. The developer hopes to bring it to other platforms (Vita!), if able. No set release date, but you can follow the progress over on the TIGForums here (also a lot more to see).
[Buy on Steam] | [Download on itch.io] | Follow on Tumblr: pehesse
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I originally put these gifs together for a game called Dream Chaser which was an action runner featuring special characters with superpowers. However, the developers (Crayder Studios) have decided to change the direction of the game, and are now making Wishmere, which is a 4 player local co-op beat ‘em up (with time attack elements).
While that sounds great, I thought these scenes from Dream Chaser were really cool (and I had spent the time trying to Tumblerize them already >.<), so thought I would still share.
Dream Chaser also has/had a nice soundtrack, you can listen to a part of it on Soundcloud here.
You can follow the development of Wishmere on the TIGForums.
via /r/gamedev