Publisher Aksys Games and developer RareBreed Makes Games have shared a Blazing Strike first look trailer.

The new footage shows off the latest build of the long-awaited 2D fighting game, of which Aksys Games recently picked up publishing duties.

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Here’s a brief rundown on the game:

Inspired by classic arcade fighting game series from industry greats such as Capcom and SNK, Blazing Strike evokes the excitement and nostalgia of 2D pixel art genre pioneers while incorporating a unique games system with modern mechanics.

Blazing Strike features a 4-button system with six normal attacks: light, medium and heavy punches and kicks, as well as three defense moves: block, guard and parry. A Rush Trigger enables fighters to execute fast-paced attacks and movements, but using it will slowly drain the Rush Meter, sending the character into a temporary groggy state. This allows players to execute exciting combos while having to manage the Rush Meter. The game will include three play modes: Story Mode, Arcade Mode and VS Mode, with training, sparring and online match via Persona AI, and online play powered by GGPO.

Blazing Strike is set for a spring 2022 release across Windows PC, Switch, PS4, and PS5.