Laika: Aged Through Blood

October 19, 2023 Brainwash Gang Headup Games, Thunderful Publishing
Platform Adventure Indie Arcade
Series X|S PS4 PC PS5 XONE Switch
About

Laika: Aged Through Blood is a western-inspired motorvania set in a post-apocalyptic desert. 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.
Storyline

Drive, jump and fight your way through the huge hand-drawn world on your trustworthy motorbike. Race through the sandy desert and perform dangerous jumps, shoot enemies in slowmo and reload your gun by performing a backflip! Use skill-based power-ups and persist challenging battles against big bosses!
Videos

Announcement Trailer
Release Date Trailer
Announcement Trailer
Gameplay Video
Screenshots

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Game Info

Release Date October 19, 2023
Developer Brainwash Gang
Publisher Headup Games, Thunderful Publishing
Game Modes Single player
Perspective Side view
Themes Action
Laika: Aged Through Blood

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