Bullfighting is arguably a barbaric practice in the 21st century and not something that we particularly condone here. Robotic bullfighting, though? Yeah, now you're talking!
Over on Kickstarter, indie developer Revelo has launched its new project Bullfighter NEON, a '90s inspired arcade experience that takes the general gist of bullfighting and adds in robots, lasers, and rad sunglasses for a futuristic spin on the 'sport'.
The gameplay looks to be fairly action-oriented with a NEO GEO flavour — as if the Windjammers roster took up techno-bullfighting. You'll get a choice of six playable characters who will be pitted against a total of 10 'cyberbeasts'. Each fight requires you to learn the cyberbeasts' attack patterns and utilise your chosen character's unique abilities to claim victory.
Bullfighter NEON will feature local co-op multiplayer for up to two players with fully customisable difficulty options, whether you're up for some truly retro-style hardships or a more relaxing experience.
At the time of writing, the project is yet to be fully funded, but still has plenty of time to go. If it reaches its intended goal, the game will initially release on Steam, with a Switch launch set aside for a stretch goal.
Does Bullfighter NEON look like it's up your street? Will you be backing the project? Sound off in the comments.
[source kickstarter.com]
Comments 13
That was scary if the bull is a robot. 😨
And still Digital only and game play isn't all to exciting.
Got that windjammers asthetic.
This is just going to encourage impressionable kids to bring swords to their farm and act out their ghoulish fantasies
Sorry, but that gameplay looks pants, what do you do? Have to outlast the timer? Stop the bull by bouncing their own fire back at them? Electrocute them by making them go through your razor cape? Sorry I like the art but.....just no
They nailed the vibe. I'll give em that. Would sit very well next to Soccer Brawl and Super baseball 2020 (some clear 'inspiration'). I'm not convinced Bull Fighting makes for a good game. It's like they made a game out of a joke someone made about the other 2 games I mentioned. Dunno.
Not cool ( and very cruel ) in real life, not cool as a game. Not sure who on earth thought a game about animal cruelty would be a good idea, robots or not, the concept is very bad.
Bullfights in 2022? Disgusting.
Grim. This is just glorification of barbaric practices from a country with a horrific attitude towards animals.
Bull fighting is horrendous and should not happen anywhere at all, but this game looks awesome. They've captured the Neo Geo aesthetic perfectly.
@HamatoYoshi SEGA also did.
@HamatoYoshi Sega thought it was a good idea too.
I have to say the music and feel seem fantastic. I hope this makes it to Switch.
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