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From the makers of Xeno Crisis and Battle Axe, Bitmap Bureau breathes new life into the beat ‘em up genre.
From the makers of Xeno Crisis and Battle Axe, Bitmap Bureau breathes new life into the beat ‘em up genre.

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Numskull Games Reveals Final Vendetta Gameplay Video

Tuesday 24 May, London Developed by Bitmap Bureau, Final Vendetta is releasing on Friday 17 June. With just under a month to go, publisher Numskull Games presents a brand-new gameplay preview video that focuses on the gameplay modes and mechanics, character move sets, as well as different London-based levels.

Watch the five-minute overview here: https://bit.ly/FVPreview

Movement & Special Moves

Final Vendetta plays like a classic beat ‘em up from the arcade. Timing attacks, techniques and super moves is key, whilst also avoiding the overwhelming onslaught of enemies by double tapping up or down to duck or dodge. More unique to beat ‘em ups is the ability to block, although not all attacks can be blocked. Each character has a number of basic strikes, grab variations, moves and techniques, including the ability to strike from behind if an enemy is sneaking up. Kick enemies whilst they’re down, juggle them with attacks to build up a combo count, or time a super attack - but if the meter isn’t full, expect to lose health.

Characters

Claire Sparks, Duke Sancho, and Miller T. Williams are shown off in all their glory. A bare-knuckle fighter from the streets of London, Sancho is fast, nimble and great at building up combos with a move set spanning rapid fire punches, close range elbows and uppercuts, not to mention well-placed footwork and a bicycle kick that launches foes into the air. He also has a unique ability to wall kick from the edge of the screen and, if in trouble, his hurricane kick gets mobs off in a pinch.

Born and bred in Essex, Claire Sparks has a martial arts background and uses elbow strikes, palm thrusts, flying knee strikes, devastating axe kicks, and two different throw variants. Her flash kick is a full 360 roundhouse that knocks back groups of enemies. Finally, Williams not only has a mean right hand, but the former pro-wrestler also uses dropkicks, spinebreakers, clotheslines, suplexes and long-distance throws, as well as a special axe handle move that prevents anyone from getting close. Rounding out the package is an impressive Elbow drop that would make wrestling legends of old, truly proud!

Game Modes

In Arcade players must fight through six different locales including The Streets, Underground, Docks, Club Tigre, and more, as players try to take down gang leaders to find Juliette. Battle through a number of different enemies and learn the move sets of each stage’s dangerous hazards and eccentric bosses. Additional lives are hidden outside of plain sight, with one tucked away per level. Weapons are a very powerful resource and can be thrown to maximise damage, but if knocked down any in possession will be gone for good. Smashing open the likes of barrels or phone booths may also release important street food and treasures.

There is also a Boss Rush mode where players can face off with each boss from the game back-to-back, as well as a Survival mode where contenders can take on an onrush of endless enemies. All of these modes can be played with a second player in co-op which is really where the fun begins. After all this collaboration there’s even the option to put each other’s skills to the test and battle each other in Versus mode.

Launch

Releasing on Friday 17 June, the hotly tipped side-scrolling beat ‘em up will be available digitally on PC (Steam), Xbox, Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 & 5 for £22.49 / $24.95. Three different physical versions will be available on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 & 5 including the Standard Edition for £34.99 / $44.99, Collector’s Edition including OST CD, stickers and collectible cards for £49.99 / $64.99, and Super Limited Edition that includes the aforementioned plus an artbook, poster and barrel USB keyring for £74.99 / $99.99.

Follow @NumskullGames on Twitter for the latest updates - retailer links are available via the Numskull Games website and Limited Run Games in the US.

For press enquiries, please contact the team: numskullgames@bastion.co.uk

Further assets and press materials are available here.

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About Numskull Games

Formed in early 2019 by vastly experienced personnel, Numskull Games has established itself as a games publishing partner with a unique proposition and a global reach. Launching and curating games from both new and veteran development studios as well as international games publishers, Numskull Games publishes both digital and physical versions of its titles across all major gaming platforms. Additionally, by utilising the infrastructure and resources of its sister companies Rubber Road / Numskull Designs, Numskull Games creates unique and compelling Collectors’ Editions for its elite releases. With partnerships for distribution across Europe, USA, South America, Japan and Asia, Numskull Games has become a publishing force.

About Bitmap Bureau

Founded in 2016 by industry veterans, Bitmap Bureau are a small independent game development studio based in the south of England, UK. Bitmap Bureau specialise in producing 2D video games for modern PC and consoles that also run on original retro hardware. They have successfully Kickstarter funded two projects and their most recent titles include the hits Xeno Crisis and Battle Axe.

Bitmap Bureau are truly passionate about 2D gaming and will continue to create new titles that hark back to that golden era of gaming.

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