Indie developer Justin ‘Zeth’ Thompson has announced that boss hunting action RPG Bound by Blades is now live on Kickstarter and players can now help fund the developer in making the game. Bound by Blades is a four-square boss hunting RPG which is heavily inspired by games like Monster Hunter however it is a lot easier and ditches all the complex mechanics that might put casual players off course.
Bound by Blades is set in the desolate land of Ashmyr which has been overwhelmed by bloodthirst beasts and it is up to the player to bring them down and liberate Ashmyr once again. Players will need to scavenge materials, forge gear and fortify themselves to confront the ferocious beasts that threaten your hometown.
While you are not hunting the bosses, you can explore the safety of your town where you can interact with the local villagers and also collect some needed resources from the nearby forest. You can interact with the village elder Eldros who will help you by sharing some tips regarding the boss battles while Finny will keep you updated on the lore of the game.
Check out the Kickstarter trailer for Bound by Blades below.
During the battles, you will have a wide variety of attacks and moves at your disposal. You can use Quick Attacks, Charge Attacks, Combos, and Unique Combo Finishers to attack bosses and slay them. The bosses, on the other hand, will come with their own moves and attacks. You will be required to dodge, block and run away from their attacks in order to survive. The 1.0 version of Bound by Blades will come with the following key features:
- Select from 3 unique characters with their own combat styles to start your journey
- Cooperative boss hunting gameplay from the core 10 unique Ilcyon to their vicious variations that will challenge you with their new abilities
- Join with a friend in 2 Player co-op or play solo with their character’s assistance as an AI.
- End Game Dungeon System combining an FTL/Slay the Spire style map with a Diablo 3-esque Greater Rifts progression system for large amounts of replayability
- Craft new equipment and upgrade it to overpower your foes
- Choose your unique runes that suit your playstyle, strengthen your offense or bolster your defenses
- Learn the lore of the lands of Ashmyr and tips through various NPCs in town
- Hatch and raise battle brood pets and bring them into battle to assist you
- Harvest materials and interact with your pets in Dreamland
You can also read our preview of Bound by Blades in which we had the chance to play this wonderful title. If you want to support the developer, make sure that you check out the Kickstarter page for Bound by Blades. Bound by Blades is slated for a 2020 release.
