SNEG has confirmed a launch date for its “long-awaited” journey Captain Blood on Nintendo Swap.
Initially destined for Xbox 360 again in 2010, plans for the sport’s launch got here to a halt after its writer went bankrupt and authorized challenges prevented the developer from releasing it themselves. 15 years later, these challenges have now been resolved.
After the native Justice of the Peace’s daughter is kidnapped, he swallows his satisfaction and hires Captain Blood and his crew to rescue her. Enjoying as “the manliest pirate captain ever to drink grog whereas romancing maidens throughout the Spanish principal,” you’ll set out on wild adventures full of cannon firing, pistol capturing, swashbuckling sword fights and much more pirate-related shenanigans.
“Captain Blood is a love letter from a bygone gaming period, when you could possibly begin and end a enjoyable, linear, and QTE-heavy video games in a weekend and nonetheless have time left to debate next-gen console specs,” explains SNEG co-founder Artem Shchuiko. “A lot love and fervour went into making this one, from the unique dev staff to our crew at SNEG Ltd. We all know players, younger and outdated, have been craving an old-school pirate journey, and right here it comes!”
“A lot love and fervour went into making this one, from the unique dev staff to our crew at SNEG Ltd. We all know players, younger and outdated, have been craving an old-school pirate journey, and right here it comes!”
The developer has outlined the sport’s key options, which embody:
- Epic Pirate Shenanigans: As Captain Blood, reside the lifetime of the bravest and most fearsome pirate on the Spanish Predominant (or at the very least faux it convincingly).
- Retro Gaming Vibes: Crisp Xbox 360-era graphics, fast time occasions, and options players anticipated again in 2010 are up to date whereas sustaining their basic feel and look.
- Intense Motion: Dive into fiery hand-to-hand fight and present enemy pirates and landlubbers alike who’s the boss with varied slick fight methods.
- Ship Deck Brawls: Struggle off enemy pirates making an attempt to board your ship with distinctive strikes, combos, and executions whereas blasting enemy ships to items along with your cannons!
- Arsenal of Awesomeness: Arm your self with cutlasses, pistols, muskets, throwing knives, and hand bombs. Don’t neglect these sneaky pirate methods!
Captain Blood shall be launched digitally on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Swap worldwide on 6 Could 2025.
Captain Blood Trailer