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The Flying Kick @theflyingkick.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

Check out my impressions of Shobatsu Demo, developed by the good guys Utopic Ninja, an upcoming beat 'em up set in feudal Japan, featuring amazing visuals, a very interesting combat, and an impressive enemy variety. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHPn... #beatemup #indiegame #gaming

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Shobatsu - Demo Impressions

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Shobatsu @utopicninja.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

Shobatsu's demo is now available on Steam! You play as the young ninja Ritsu through one full stage with plenty of enemies and one boss. If you enjoy beat'em ups, give it a try. All feedback is welcome. store.steampowered.com/app/3652880/...

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Shobatsu Demo on Steam

Shobatsu is a fast-paced 2D action brawler featuring a great variety of moves which will have to be mastered by the player in order to prevail over the game's powerful enemies. Inspired by the brawler...

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Shobatsu @utopicninja.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

There are plenty of features in the game that I never mentioned before, such as this roll up/down move which was inspired by Streets of Rage 3. 😎 #indiegame #anime #IndieGameDev #Steam #gameplay

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Shobatsu @utopicninja.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

The demo is undergoing exhaustive testing to make sure no bugs, however minor, will remain. Here's one of the battles players will find along the way. #indiegame #anime #IndieGameDev #Steam #gameplay

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Shobatsu @utopicninja.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

I've changed the promo art in Shobatsu's Steam page to a more impactful style and also to give Ritsu proper prominence. I just hope all that red won't make people believe the game contains too much violence. 😇 #illustration #indiegame #anime #IndieGameDev

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Shobatsu @utopicninja.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Here's the new trailer for Shobatsu, showing much of the visual and technical progress that has been made since the last time. #indiegame #anime #IndieGameDev #Steam #Gameplay

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Shobatsu @utopicninja.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

I've added the option for players to throw away the special weapon, resulting in massive damage to all enemies unfortunate enough to be in its way. #indiegame #anime #IndieGameDev #Steam #Gameplay

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Shobatsu @utopicninja.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

This running animation of Mira started as just another study like many others but I decided to complete it with coloring and other finishing touches. Hopefully I can fit it into a trailer or a cutscene in the game. #animated #indiegame #anime #IndieGameDev #Steam

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Shobatsu @utopicninja.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

Combos have become a lot more satisfying to perform with a few tweaks in the code. Finally, the large variety of moves each character possesses can be chained smoothly into devastating punishments. #indiegame #anime #IndieGameDev #Steam #Gameplay

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Shobatsu @utopicninja.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

Ritsu will get one more special for the demo. It will be quite devastating against enemies but it will demand a heavy toll from the player as well. #indiegame #anime #IndieGameDev #Steam #Gameplay

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Shobatsu @utopicninja.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Illustration of the Red Kunoichi. She might seem to be just another enemy but for me she is special as her design was the first to get fully animated and become part of the game. As a result, she set the standard for many other characters. #art #indiegame #anime #krita #Steam

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Shobatsu @utopicninja.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Just because you have a powerful weapon in the game doesn't mean you become invincible. Some enemies are designed specifically to catch you off guard and they usually succeed in taking away your greatest advantage. #indiegame #anime #IndieGameDev #Steam #Gameplay

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Shobatsu @utopicninja.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

When surrounded by Gaki, the little fella who enjoys self-detonating, you've got to be careful. Particularly when carrying the massive machine gun that hinders your movements. #indiegame #anime #IndieGameDev #Steam #Gameplay

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Shobatsu @utopicninja.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Hinaka is a new boss that I'm adding to the game. After making several difficult bosses I was supposed to tone down a bit since she will be one of the early ones in the game but I couldn't help myself. 😆 #indiegame #anime #IndieGameDev #Steam #Gameplay

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Shobatsu @utopicninja.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

A new powerful weapon has been added to the game. Sure I'll have to tone it down a bit but it's quite fun to mow down enemies with infinite ammo like in a Rambo movie. 😎#indiegame #anime #IndieGameDev #Steam #Gameplay

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Shobatsu @utopicninja.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

One of Ritsu's special attacks has been replaced with this move, which is significantly more dynamic and acrobatic - as a shinobi should be. #art #animation #indiegame #anime #IndieGameDev #Steam #Krita

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Shobatsu @utopicninja.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

As I work on the new demo, I'm finally focusing on improving the little details that I ignored for too long, such as the health bars. I've also added the obligatory *GO* sign after clearing an area. #indiegame #anime #IndieGameDev #Steam #Gameplay

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Shobatsu @utopicninja.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

One of the most fun dynamics in beat'em ups such as Streets of Rage 2 is having to compete with enemies for the powerful weapons that appear throughout the game. Having added this to my game now, I can say Shobatsu is feature complete👍 #indiegame #IndieGameDev #Steam #Gameplay

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We Could Be Heroes - Beat 'em up, Brawler @cebcode.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

We Could Be Heroes - Now available to Wishlist on the PlayStation store. store.playstation.com/en-us/concep... #wishlistwednesday #gamedev #solodev #indiedev #brawler #beatemup #videogames #Steam #PS5 #PlayStation

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Shobatsu @utopicninja.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Once in a while I enjoy practicing animation with my favorite characters. Here's R. Dorothy Wayneright (with Pero) from the anime The Big O. #bigo #anime #fanart #animation #krita

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Shobatsu @utopicninja.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Of all the bosses, this big guy has been the most challenging to dev so far. I had to make his size matter somehow so he had to be slow but also fearsomely strong with indefensible direct attacks and tank-like resistance. #indiegame #anime #IndieGameDev #Steam #Gameplay

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Shobatsu @utopicninja.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

Currently working on a new boss, Yukiko, and making sure she is very tough without being too annoying. It's a difficult balance to find but I think I'm getting there. #indiegame #anime #IndieGameDev #Steam #Gameplay #indieanime

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Shobatsu @utopicninja.bsky.social · 28/12/2024

While I work on adding or improving the little details that should make the game much better, I'll leave this short clip of Sura kicking some ass. #indiegame #anime #IndieGameDev #Steam #Gameplay #indieanime youtu.be/U-srnVmyOvs

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Shobatsu - Sura Combat Trailer

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Shobatsu @utopicninja.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

Back to devving though it'll take a while before I get to the same pace as before. Thankfully Shobatsu is feature-complete and mostly lacks (a lot of) polishing. #indiegame #indieanime #IndieGameDev #Steam #Gameplay #gamedevelopment

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Shobatsu @utopicninja.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Although she is only a sub-boss, Chisa will be a capable foe who will test players' skills and reflexes before some major boss fights. #indiegame #anime #IndieGameDev #Steam #Gameplay #indieanime

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Shobatsu @utopicninja.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

Explosive barrels have been added to ramp up the challenge. Skilled players will learn to use these and other hazards to their advantage. #indiegame #anime #IndieGameDev #Steam #Gameplay #indieanime

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Shobatsu @utopicninja.bsky.social · 09/11/2024

When your character is nearing death, players have the option of executing their highly damaging ultimate attack. Here's Mira's. #indiegame #IndieGameDev #indieanime #Steam #Gameplay

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Shobatsu @utopicninja.bsky.social · 01/11/2024

I thought it was about time I post a clip about how skillful some of the common enemies in Shobatsu can be. #indiegame #indiedev #IndieGameDev #Steam #Gameplay #indieanime www.youtube.com/watch?v=VpfW...

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Enemies Will Fight Back In This Beat'em Up

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Shobatsu @utopicninja.bsky.social · 27/10/2024

Murasaki, one of the bosses of Shobatsu. A fierce but honorable man who is fated to serve an evil entity. #animation #indieanime #Oc #Krita #Art

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Shobatsu @utopicninja.bsky.social · 26/10/2024

While I work on a new trailer (and demo) with new content and many improvements, here's a version of the old one. #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #screenshotsaturday #Steam

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