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Shobatsu

Shobatsu is a fast-paced 2d action brawler featuring combo intensive combat set in neo-feudal Japan. Choose among 4 highly skilled ninjas who must overcome hordes of nefarious cultists and cursed abominations. Face the challenge in the single-player modes or invite a friend for the local co-op mode.

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About the Game

FOUR PLAYABLE CHARACTERS AND A LARGE VARIETY OF ENEMIES

Join Ritsu, Mira and their allies in this fierce 2d action brawler to fight a sinister cult that has obtained control over the most powerful ninja clans of neo-feudal Japan.

A UNIQUE TAKE ON THE GENRE

Featuring some Hack'n Slash elements such as fast-paced action, effective defensive and evasive moves, as well as combo-intensive combat, Shobatsu aims to take the brawlers' genre to a new territory.

SINGLE PLAYER AND LOCAL CO-OP

You can face the challenge all by yourself or bring a friend to join you in the Arcade co-op mode for extra fun!

MASTER YOUR CHARACTER'S SKILLS

The game's playable characters have at their disposal a broad assortment of moves, from defensive and evasive to offensive, that must be mastered in order to give you an advantage over Shobatsu's powerful and numerous enemies. The vast set of offensive moves, in particular, when used skillfully, can result in extremely impactful and satisfying combos.