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The action games genre has yet to peak, with developers still imagining new dimensions.
Its proving to be quite dynamic, unlocking new possibilities for the thrill of gamers.
This time, its Skeleton Crew Studio carrying on its unique artistic style of combat and fantasy-based storytelling withForestrike.
The makers ofOlijahave partnered with Thomas Olsson.
They are working on a karate-style 2D-pixel art kung fu game with a unique supernatural twist.
They have yet to tell the release date or at least an early access date.
But the bare announcement was enough to evoke anxiety.
It all owes to the games meditative technique.
And it forms players main combat mechanic.
Dubbed the Foresight ability, this feature allows players to visualize combat first.
They can see it from different perspectives and then choose the approach to use in the real fight.
If that interests you, here is everything we know aboutForestrike.
What is Forestrike?
Forestrikeis an upcoming unique Kung furoguelike video gamefrom Skeleton Crew Studio and Thomas Olsson.
Unlike most martial arts games, whose gameplay is often a scramble, the developers here designed a masterpiece.
You first visualize the fights before you brawl it up with the foes.
Story
For now, only a little is known aboutForestrikesstory.
With the 2021 platformer, you play as the main protagonist, Lord Faraday.
Hes trapped in a Terraphage after his ship gets wrecked by a whale.
But despite being trapped in the collection of islands, its Faraday who still saves the day.
He finds a map and rescues himself and the survivors of the evil-corrupted islands.
However, while the stories are related, Forestrike takes a slightly different approach.
Its different fromOlija, where the Lord frees himself and the crew.
But as a novice martial artist, its an uphill task.
Battle through the enemies that outshine you in every aspect.
Its a series of epic kung fu battles that you must win.
Pretty much like the chilling revolutionaries always do in martial arts films.
Gameplay
InForestrike, you assume the role of a novice martial artist named Yu.
You are the hero journeying to free the countrys emperor from the influence of an evil admiral.
You will encounter many enemies as you journey to the capital.
But you have the techniques from up to five masters and a secret meditative weapon.
Embark on a thrilling tactical kung fu combat imbued with a supernatural twist.
Its the most exciting part of the game that makes playingForestrikequite captivating.
You will battle against various combos of enemy types.
Notably, they outnumber you in every aspect.
But your foresight ability got your back all the way through.
Typically, the foresight ability helps you play or visualize the battles before they happen.
You are still battling against the enemies encountered in the actual fights and battle them in advance.
You may need several meditative attempts to piece together the best approach.
Once you master the right sequence, you could execute your moves in a real battle.
Review the fight in slow motion to feed your ego or study your strategy for the next fight.
Technically, combat inForestrikefeels much like a puzzle that you better crack.
Use your meditative technique and your fists to trigger the battle over in your mind.
you could then identify an effective sequence to use in actual combat.
Losing in combat means you will start over again, although your progress is permanent.
it’s possible for you to always level up and customize your characters move sets.
You only need to pick techniques from any of the five masters.
Development
Skeleton Crew Studio and Thomas Olsson designedForestrikeas anaction roguelikeand puzzle game.
According to their official description,Forestrikeis a tactical kung fu title where repetition is the key to victory.
They announced it in July 2024, unveiling a visually striking fantasy world with pixel-art landscapes.
Everything, from the characters to the vicious foes to the mythical revelations, looks handcrafted.
Trailer
Tactical kung fu game lovers can catch a glimpse intoForestrikesenvironment through the games official trailer.
The trailer begins with a cool soundtrack reminiscent of martial arts films before a deep voice explainer begins.
Yu sits with legs crossed like a monk in what appears like a temple.
you could then see him sandwiched between hordes of enormous foes all ready to attack.
However, the game is slated for release sometime in 2025 for Switch and PC via Steam.
you might already wishlist it on Steam to stay updated.
Cynthia Wambui is a gamer who has a knack for writing video gaming content.
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