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Shobatsu
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Shobatsu is a challenging beat'em up which will let you play with 4 highly skilled ninjas against hordes of powerful and sinister enemies in neo-feudal Japan.
Wishlist on Steam:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3015720/Shobatsu/
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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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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.

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#beatemup #indiegame #gaming
Shobatsu - Demo Impressions
YouTube video by The Flying Kick
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April 23, 2025 at 12:14 PM
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.
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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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April 18, 2025 at 11:34 AM
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
April 9, 2025 at 10:49 PM
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
April 4, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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
March 31, 2025 at 12:39 PM
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
March 28, 2025 at 11:47 PM
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
March 20, 2025 at 12:32 PM
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
March 17, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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
March 12, 2025 at 11:34 PM
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
March 10, 2025 at 12:22 AM
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
March 7, 2025 at 1:32 AM
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
March 3, 2025 at 12:39 AM
A short clip of Sura's epic comeback against Chisa. #indiegame #anime #IndieGameDev #Steam #Gameplay
February 26, 2025 at 10:37 PM
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
February 21, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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
February 19, 2025 at 3:33 AM
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
February 16, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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
February 13, 2025 at 2:14 AM
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
February 10, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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
February 6, 2025 at 1:10 AM
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February 5, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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
February 3, 2025 at 11:54 AM
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
January 22, 2025 at 11:01 PM
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
January 6, 2025 at 2:20 AM
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
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Shobatsu - Sura Combat Trailer
YouTube video by Shobatsu
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December 28, 2024 at 11:19 AM
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
December 12, 2024 at 8:01 AM