Take Bakugawa Back From the Clutches of Evil In Bloodless, Out Now on Steam!
Forsake the blade and deliver justice with your fists in this Souls-like 2D action-adventure game set in the age of the Shogun
Bloodless will also come to Nintendo Switch later this year
AALBORG, Denmark – Aug. 29, 2024 – 3D Realms and Point N’ Sheep are proud to announce that Bloodless, the retro-stylized 2D action-adventure game, is out now on Steam for 12.49 GBP / 14.99 EUR, with an additional 15% off launch discount available during the first week! Embark on a journey of redemption as Tomoe, a ronin who has relinquished her blade and forsaken bloodshed. Disarm your foes in hard-hitting combat inspired by the classics of the Souls-like genre as you fight to free your homeland Bakugawa from the evil Shogun Akechi.
In Bloodless, you’ll fight, die and rise again on a quest to cleanse the land from the Shogun’s bloody grasp. As a ronin who swore to abandon a life of bloodshed, you’ll take on your former allies, the champions of the Shogun’s samurai army, with nothing but the raw power of your bare fists. Master the dash counter, disarm your enemies in battle, and customize your playstyle with devastating attacks and combos. Explore a beautifully rendered pixel-art world and face down the demons of your past to bring peace to Bakugawa once more.
Key Features
- Unique Non-Lethal Combat: Tomoe has sworn not to take another life – master a combination of disarming counters and powerful ki-attacks to defeat your enemies.
- Depth & Customization: Use special ki techniques for unique combos, as well as enhancements from crests and herb infusions you’ll find across the land of Bakugawa.
- Striking Environments: Explore the sacred natural environments and oppressed districts of Bakugawa, which suffers under a violent and corrupt military regime.
- Emotional Storytelling: Seen as a coward and deserter in the eyes of her own people, Tomoe must return to her former land to spark the hope and courage Bakugawa needs to fight back.
Bloodless is planned to launch on Nintendo Switch later this year. A free demo for Bloodless is also available now on Steam. For more information, visit the official website, and follow the game on Twitter.
About 3D Realms
Redefining AAA – Action, Attitude, Adrenaline, 3D Realms has rocked the world for almost 30 years by publishing unforgettable, iconic games like Duke Nukem, Terminal Velocity, Shadow Warrior, Death Rally, Max Payne, and more recently Ghostrunner, Ion Fury, Cultic, Tempest Rising, Phantom Fury and RIPOUT.
Led by industry veterans, 3D Realms is a proud member of Saber Interactive, with a mission of publishing games for grownups. Unapologetic and uncompromising, we’re not afraid of being who we are and being damn good at it – for everyone’s benefit. For more information, visit 3drealms.com.
About Point N’ Sheep
Point N’ Sheep is a Brazilian indie game studio formed by five friends, emerged from a relationship built after years working together on gamedev companies and having fun on game jams. Now they build retro-modern games that provoke nostalgic experiences through striking atmospheres with fresh takes on themes and mechanics.
