Publisher 3D Realms and developer Point N’ Sheep have revealed that the pixel art Soulslike Bloodless will be bringing the school of "non-lethal combat" to Switch on 10th October . Yes, we did just say "non-lethal". You see, this Soulslike is all about tackling foes in a slightly less stabby manner.
You play as Tomoe, a ronin who has given up her blade and sworn to never use it again. You'll have to utilise dash counters and powerful ki-attacks to overpower foes and bring the fight to Shogun Akechi, the bloodied leader responsible for bringing Tomoe's homeland to its knees. It sounds rather interesting — seeing a Soulslike take a step back from 'stab big enemy with big sword' should be cool, at least.
The pixel art visuals certainly look like they keep the coolness going, too, nailing a retro feel with the mostly monochrome colour palette and looking rather pretty in the process. You can find a rundown of the game's key features and a handful of screenshots from the publisher below. 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 S.