The creators of VA-11 Hall-A return with a new title that swaps mixology for bullets. .45 PARABELLUM BLOODHOUND is an active time action game set in a cyberpunk world. The story follows Reila Mikazuchi, a lethal killing machine trying to rebuild her life after overcoming depression. Her past and enemies haunt her, but her greatest challenge may lie within herself.
Active Time Action: Positioning and Tactical Pauses 🎯
The combat system is called Active Time Action. It combines positioning on the stage, evading enemy attacks, and chaining special abilities. The key mechanic allows you to stop time to plan movements and eliminate opponents with precision. It's not a simple shooter; it requires reading attack patterns and managing resources. The game will be released for PC via Steam around summer, with no specific date yet.
From Serving Drinks to Dispensing Lead: Reila's Therapy 🔫
Reila tries to overcome her depression, but her method of healing seems to be gunning down everything that moves. Well, an unconventional therapeutic approach. While in VA-11 Hall-A you listened to customers' problems over a whiskey, here you solve them with bullets. Of course, at least you won't have to clean the floor afterward. Mental health in cyberpunk is tough, but the lead casting seems like a substitute.