Laika: Aged Through Blood

by Brainwash Gang, Thunderful Publishing

The Developer Says...

Laika: Aged Through Blood is a western-inspired motorvania set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland. It is the story about a tribe oppressed by occupant forces, and the personal story of a mother coyote warrior who descends on an endless path of vengeance to take back what her people lost.

Players Like...

❤ Controlling the Motorbike for Combat and Traversal

Players control a motorbike to navigate the post-apocalyptic world and engage in fast-paced combat. The bike offers unique traversal mechanics, allowing players to perform stunts like backflips and frontflips. These stunts serve important gameplay functions - players can reload their weapon by backflipping, and refresh their ability to parry incoming bullets with a frontflip. Combining these bike maneuvers with precision shooting creates a satisfying and skill-based combat system. Players must masterfully weave between enemy attacks, time their reloads, and expertly deflect projectiles to take down foes. One review describes this blend of bike stunts and gunplay as "shockingly smooth, engaging, and fun."

❤ Overcoming a Steep but Rewarding Learning Curve

The gameplay presents a steep learning curve, as players acclimate to the unique control scheme and high-stakes combat encounters. Most enemies, including the player, die in a single hit, creating an intensely tense atmosphere where a single mistake can instantly end a run. However, frequent checkpoints ensure deaths don't feel overly punishing. As players improve their mastery of the bike's abilities and combat mechanics, successfully navigating an area or defeating a boss provides an incredible sense of accomplishment. One reviewer states: "When it clicked, it clicked. I altered my speed, I employed a new trick, I knew how to get a good combo going. I can't overstate just how good it feels to be in the zone in this game, especially at endgame."

❤ Depth and Variety Enhance the Experience

Beyond the core bike-based combat, the gameplay offers a surprising level of depth and variety. Players can unlock a range of unique abilities and upgrades, such as the ability to deflect bullets with a well-timed frontflip. The game also incorporates platforming and navigation challenges that require players to expertly control their bike. While initially frustrating for some, these moments are praised for adding an extra layer of skill expression to the gameplay. One review notes that the "shockingly smooth, engaging, and fun" experience offers "varied world, epic boss battles and loads of missions" to keep players engaged.

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