Bushiden - A Futuristic, Ninja Action Platformer

A project in Harrisburg, PA by Pixel Arc Studios, LLC
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Explore for cybernetic upgrades until you are powerful enough to defeat the diabolic Gaoh and his cybergenetic army once and for all!
Backers: 2232
Average Pledge Per Backer: $38

Funded: $84,383 of $70,000
Dates: Sep 26th -> Oct 26th (30 days)
Project By: Pixel Arc Studios, LLC
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Latest News

Bushiden - Exclusive Story Trailer

August 28th - via: gamespot.com
In 2018, developer Pixel Arc Studios found success on Kickstarter with its pitch for Bushiden, a new ninja action-game that pays tribute to classic 2D titles from the '90s. As a Metroidvania that stars a cyborg ninja, it blends the high-flying, fast action from Strider with the sense of exploration and progression found in Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, which certainly gives it some impressive style. (Read More)

Bushiden gets new gameplay video, delays release date to 2021

March 20th - via: nintendoenthusiast.com
Pixel Arc Studios is delaying Bushiden from August 2020 to spring or summer 2021, but they have a video offering nearly 5 minutes of new gameplay. (Read More)

Bushiden gets new gameplay video, is adding beat 'em up elements

October 7th - via: nintendoenthusiast.com
In it its latest Kickstarter update, Bushiden developer Pixel Arc Studios has shown off a new gameplay video and talked new beat 'em up elements. (Read More)

Five Kickstarted Nintendo Switch games to get excited for

November 24th - via: nintendoenthusiast.com
Kickstarter gets a bad rap around the gaming-sphere due to gamers spending their hard-earned money on projects that may never (and sometimes don (Read More)

We Did It! Thank You All!!!

October 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Well... we did it! Bushiden is funded and the team is so excited to move back into production full-time and finish the game! It is amazing to be able to say we've accomplished this... and it's something we've all done together. We really can't thank... (Read More)

The Final 24 Hours Are Here!

October 25th - via: kickstarter.com
24 hours to go! The first stretch goal is easily within reach and the others are not impossible! We can do this! $80,000  New Game+ and Expanded Cinematics! Play through the game with all of your upgrades and abilities intact from your previous... (Read More)

Bushiden is FUNDED!!!!

October 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Wow! What can we say?!?! Bushiden is 100% funded and it's all because of YOU! Thank you all so much for supporting us and believing in this project!  We are so excited to be able to continue work on Bushiden and we are more determined than ever to... (Read More)

89% Funded! Stretch Goals! In-Game Cinematics!

October 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Bushiden is now 89% funded! There is less than $8,000 to raise and 3 days to go! Not only can we reach our goal, but we think we can make some of the stretch goals! Speaking of stretch goals... check out this very early mock-up for some of the... (Read More)

5 Days Left - 78% Funded!

October 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Hey, everyone! We are getting close to the end of the campaign! 5 days left and 78% funded... WE CAN DO THIS! We are asking all of you to help us make a big push these last handful of days in order to hit our goal and make Bushiden a reality... (Read More)

Level Select Screen, New Music, and Soundtrack Sampler!

October 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone! We're back with another update and we have some really cool stuff for you today! First up, we have a look at a work-in-progress version of Bushiden's level select screen along with the music that will accompany it! Level Select Screen... (Read More)

Fan Art Winners

October 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi, everyone! The campaign is now 70% funded with 9 days to go! We are super excited about the progress we have made and we can't thank all of you enough for your support! It really looks like Bushiden may become a reality! :) We are prepared to... (Read More)

66% Funded!

October 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Bushiden is now 66% funded! Amazing! We've come so far and are beginning to close in on our goal... and there's still (almost) 12 days to go! As we approach the final stretch of the campaign we will be asking all of you for your help in the final... (Read More)

Stretch Goals & New Tier for Both Physical Copies!

October 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Greetings! We hope everyone is well and excited about the campaign's continued success! We have a lot to announce today, so let's get right to it... First up, Stretch Goals! $80,000 New Game+ and Expanded Cinematics! Play through the game with all of... (Read More)

Switch is here!

October 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Greetings, everyone! We are happy to announce that Bushiden is now available for the Nintendo Switch in digital and limited physical copies! If you've already pledged for a digital copy, but now want the Switch version, there's no need to change... (Read More)

Enemies of Bushiden

October 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey, everyone! We hope your weekend is going well! It's time for another update and today we will be discussing the enemies that the player will encounter in Bushiden! Helidrones The Helidrones (featured above) and Hugbots (below) are what we refer... (Read More)

Bushiden Fan Art Contest

October 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello, everyone! Today we are announcing a Bushiden Fan Art Contest! The contest will run for 10 days, starting today! We want everyone to be included, so we'll be judging the entries based on creativity first and foremost! Each winner will receive a... (Read More)

Gravity Switch Ability - Then & Now

October 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hi, everyone! In our last update we told you that the next one would feature some behind-the-scenes info on the development of the game and, well... here we are! We are going to talk a bit about Reylee's Gravity Switch Ability and show you how its... (Read More)

33% Funded!

October 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Hey, everyone! We are 33% funded in just over 5 days! Amazing progress and it's all thanks to all of you! :) We have a long road ahead and we definitely need your help to keep the momentum of the campaign going, so please continue to spread the word... (Read More)

[PRESS RELEASE] Pixel Arc Studios. LLC Adds

September 30th - via: gamasutra.com
Pixel Arc Studios, LLC is excited to announce the addition of physical copies for the Playstation 4 to its Kickstarter campaign for its upcoming game  (Read More)

PS4 Physical Is Here!

September 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey, everyone! Exciting news! PS4 Physical copies are here. They are limited quantity and will feature Kickstarter-exclusive cover art. These will not be reproduced! Artwork not final  If you are already a backer and want to switch to this tier you... (Read More)

Bushiden looks like a slick ninja action game

September 28th - via: destructoid.com
I am here for that high-flying jump I know many of you need a breather from all of the promising retro-style metroidvania games that come through Kickstarter. Even if you cut out the titles that don't bring in enough funding, there's a lot left. We're still seeing games we first talked about several years ago just now see release. (Read More)

Thank you! Over 10% funded in 24 hours!

September 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Wow! It's been a crazy 24 hours, but thanks to all of you we are already 10% funded and currently the #1 in the most popular video games category! Amazing! We really can't thank all of you enough for your support! We are off to a great start, but we... (Read More)

Bushiden is a sweet retro-style Ninja game on Kickstarter

September 27th - via: gamereactor.eu
Newly founded three-person indie team Pixel Arc is made up of devs who have previously worked on retro-style platforming games and beat 'em ups like Katana Zero, Paprium (a game that we've been dying to play for two full years now), and Freedom Planet 2. Their first project is called "Bushiden" and it's looking like some sort of throwback to games such as Contra, Ninja Gaiden, and Strider. Consider us intrigued. (Read More)

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