Laika: Aged Through Blood for Switch launches January 30

On January 30, the long-awaited “Laika: Aged Through Blood,” a motorvania game inspired by the West, will be released on Nintendo eShop. This announcement was made jointly by the publishers, Headup Games, and developers, Brainwash Gang.

Initially released for PC platforms such as Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG on October 19, 2023. Subsequently, it became available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One on December 5, 2023. However, the Switch version, initially scheduled for January 11, 2024, has been postponed indefinitely due to unforeseen circumstances.

Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page:

About

Laika: Aging Through Blood” portrays a motorvania style, reminiscent of Westerns, set in a post-apocalyptic desert landscape. This narrative revolves around a tribal society under the yoke of foreign invaders. At its heart is the saga of a coyote warrior mother, whose quest for vengeance knows no end, as she embarks on a relentless journey to reclaim what her people have lost.

Navigate, leap, and battle your way across an expansive handcrafted landscape on your reliable motorbike. Traverse the sandy wasteland while executing risky jumps, aim and fire at foes in slow motion, then flip back to reload your weapon! Utilize power-ups that require skill and persevere through tough encounters with formidable bosses!

Key Features

  • Vehicular combat on a fast and agile motorbike.
  • A beautiful, hand-painted and post-apocalyptic world filled with secrets and NPCs.
  • A deep story about a mother-daughter relationship, vengeance and loss, told through cinematic flashbacks.
  • Various chapters, epic boss battles and loads of missions.
  • The very first MOTORVANIA!

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2025-01-15 19:16