Nekki has announced that its single-player action game SPINE is now targeting release on Nintendo Switch 2.
Set in a cyberpunk future ruled by AI, you play as the rebellious street artist Redline, who, accompanied by her sentient combat implant Spine, looks to defy the Tensor Corporation’s autocratic regime as she searches for her captured brother.
Powered by Unreal Engine 5 and Nekki’s original animation engine Cascadeur, the game features Freeflow Gun Fu, which hopes to make you feel like the star of your own action movie and where no two fights are the same.
If you’re wondering what exactly Freeflow Gun Fu combat is, here’s an explanation from game director Dmitry Pimenov: “Freeflow Gun Fu combat means constant tactical awareness – both of your enemies and of the surroundings in which you fight. For us, everything comes back to that cinematic experience, while always giving players complete control.
“We want to make players feel like both the star and the director of their own action movie, rewarding them with opportunities for creative takedowns by mastering the combo system and the environment, and showcasing their combos with dynamic camera angles to immerse them in the action.”
The developer has outlined the game’s key features, which include:
- Movie-Like Experience: SPINE puts players inside the action with a dynamic combat camera that makes every fight feel like a movie, without ever stealing control from players.
- Innovative Combat: A thrilling fusion of cinematic gunplay and Freeflow Gun Fu beat ’em up. Dive into the chaos of SPINE’s combat, where every move is a dance between gunfire and raw, close-quarter bullet mayhem. It’s not just a game; it’s an artistic canvas for your own style of destruction.
- Unrivalled Atmosphere: Dive into an action-packed narrative set against the backdrop of a captivating cyberpunk world. Explore the contrast between the gleaming, utopian facades and the gritty, decaying alleyways, as each location becomes a stage for adrenaline-fueled gunfights.
- Gripping Narrative: Embark on a gritty journey into the near-future with Redline, a rebellious street artist, and her AI companion, Spine — a combat implant with a mind of its own. Together, they stand against an oppressive AI regime, and every fight they have sends ripples through the streets they navigate, changing the lives of the people they meet.
SPINE will be released digitally on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch worldwide, with a release date or window unspecified.
