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[More_Badass]

I cant believe I didn't know this was being made. Loved the first game

http://www.bootdiskrevolution.com/category/bleed-2/

Bleed 2 picks up about a week after the events of the first game. Wryn has ushered in a new age of heroes, and the ones she defeated are already a distant memory. However, since she defeated the greatest heroes of all time… she’s the only hero the world has left.

The game will feature a more clean, colourful and exaggerated art style, along with smoother animations and particles.

The starting weapon this time is a pistols/katana combo — the initial attack is a katana slash, followed almost immediately by the pistols (it’s a delay of 100 milliseconds, or 6 frames, right now.) You can also select them separately and switch between them if you dislike the combo weapon.
You’ll be able to carry as many weapons as you like at a time, and I’m working to make sure each one is fun, powerful and unique. This may result in a few less weapons overall, but each one will actually be useful and viable in a variety of situations.

Having constant access to the katana allows bullet reflecting to be a core mechanic. Now any purple-coloured attack can be reflected, and not just bullets — enemies’ physical attacks can be parried and turned against them, too.
Expanding on bullet reflecting in this way adds more options to combat, lends a certain rhythm to gameplay, and allows boss fights to be more exciting and varied! I think it’s a big deal.

Finally, Bleed 2 will have about twice as many boss fights as the original. Just sayin’. I also have plans for all kinds of new modes, powerups and other extras, but I’ll keep those vague until I know I actually have time to make them (the core game comes first!)

 

[Corpekata]

Bleed was great.

 

[JaseC]

At first I misread "Bleed" as "Blood" and wondered if I'd travelled back in time.

 

[Unit24]

Holy shit, I can't believe this is happening. I never even considered the idea of there being a sequel.

 

[Teeth]

Having constant access to the katana allows bullet reflecting to be a core mechanic. Now any purple-coloured attack can be reflected, and not just bullets — enemies’ physical attacks can be parried and turned against them, too.

Interesting.

 

[More_Badass]

Holy shit, I can't believe this is happening. I never even considered the idea of there being a sequel.

I know, right!

And the crazy thing is that the dev posts go back to December and somehow I missed that this game existed till now

 

[I speel my dreenk]

Bleed is rad as fuck, excellent news! If you missed it, it's challenging, replayable, and cheap.

 

[Lingitiz]

That's awesome they're doing another one. I think I've seen the first game at AGDQ last year maybe?

 

[ArjanN]

Just played the first game again and it held up better than I remember.

 

[Dryk]

I really need to play Bleed, and They Bleed Pixels. Then maybe I'll stop getting them confused.

 

[PaulExcellent]

YES. I fucking LOVE Bleed.
Best purchase I made on the XBLIA in years.
So damn good.

 

[michalmarek77]

Great news!
Bleed is one of the best games in XBLIG library. Sadly that it didn't made out as a "proper" XBLA release. That would be great for this great yet mostly unknown game.
Hopefully B2 will be on Xbone/PS4 this time with achievements/trophies.

 

[CoyoteSpitfire]

YES! I actually never thought Bleed would get a sequel. The first one was terrific. Can't wait.

 

[Fantastapotamus]

At first I misread "Bleed" as "Blood" and wondered if I'd travelled back in time.

Me too

 

[Shredderi]

Really liked the first one so I'm excited.

 

[RionaaM]

This is good, the first game was very fun. I hope the sequel has co-op too.

 

[storafötter]

This looks pretty fun, weird that the first game totally passed me.

 

[MarionCB]

Fantastic news! I really loved Bleed; it's one of the few games to genuinely give me an authentic "Arcade" feeling.

 

[Kalor]

I really enjoyed the first game so I'm looking forward to this. I didn't use most of the guns in the first game since you could only carry two into a level so I'm glad you aren't limited by that now.

 

[Deques]

I never expected that there would be a second game. Now I want to play the first game again

 

[More_Badass]

Dev posted an update on the state of the game
http://www.bootdiskrevolution.com/alpha-or-everything-left-to-do/

Oh, baby baby. I did it! The campaign is now at what I would call a legitimate alpha – everything playable from start to finish and in a highly acceptable state! After two and a half years of hard work, it feels amazing to finally reach this milestone.

 

[More_Badass]

It's coming together

I did more audio, finished my Steam store page, and prepared all the levels for co-op play. Woohoo!

 

[Baron von Loathsome]

The first game was short but very sweet.

 

[Jirotrom]

funny, its in my backlog to start playing today

 

[AHA-Lambda]

Aww yeah!

Any word on a release estimate?

 

[robotzombie]

Bleed 2: Bruise Control

 

[More_Badass]

Some more recent screenshots

Easy vs Very Hard (more and faster bullets, enemies get new abilities)

Wryn's room then and now. Some cool indie easter eggs in the posters (Shutshimi and They Bleed Pixels).

 

[More_Badass]

Aww yeah!

Any word on a release estimate?

Asked on Twitter:

It's nearing being officially announced. Although it shouldn't be TOOO too long after that before release!

 

[-Gozer-]

Fantastic news.

Love Bleed.

 

[Vitacat]

Not a fan of that art style, but those gameplay gifs remind me of Gunstar Heroes, so might be interested.

 

[More_Badass]

Traler and Steam page!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kUloJK7nw7g
http://www.store.steampowered.com/app/396350

 

[OnPoint]

This will be playable at PAX West, don't sleep on it!

If you aren't excited over this you need to play the first one.

 

[More_Badass]

Game finally has a release date and price: February 8th, $9.99
https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2017/01/09/bleed-2-release-date/

 

[Oneself]

I'd buy that if I played games on PC. It looks amazing.

 

[AHA-Lambda]

Awesome news

 

[PixyJunket]

HOW DID I MISS THAT THIS WAS A THING?

 

[Funkybee12]

It reminded me a little bit of samurai dishwasher which i loved and had tons of fun with. Had no idea this game existed, not even the 1st one. Thanks OP

 

[dh4niel]

I have the original in my Steam backlog. I'll get on it ASAP!

 

[-Gozer-]

I've been looking forward to this release for quite some time.

 

[GungriffonEX]

Cool. Got the original on a whim last year and enjoyed it alot.