Video games are a remarkable medium, and as an art form, there are virtually no limits to what talented artists and creators are capable of.
This is where Japanese indie Bless You Again shines, as a title with an art style distinctly inspired by two-dimensional anime that doesn’t dip in beauty despite its 3D graphics. That’s a challenging balance to nail down for games that take notes from hand-drawn animation and convert that style into a computer-animated world.
Bless You Again hits that balance flawlessly. A 3D action roguelike that places the player in a winding dungeon that is crawling with beasts and monsters to battle. The cel-shaded art is the selling point, but the title leans on its action gameplay to keep the player coming back for run after run.
Bless You Again is set for release on Windows PC (Steam) sometime later in 2026.
Here are some more details from the developer, Gino Inc.:
Lily is a magician and a homunculus. She challenges a dungeon named “Tomb of Blessings” in search of a certain blessing! The player controls a character faithfully reproduced from the cel animation and defeats many monsters in search of a powerful blessing.
A Tangible “Anime World” – An Adventure Like Watching Your Favorite Series!
Bless You Again is a 3D Action Roguelike that pursues a high-quality “Cel-shaded Anime” aesthetic. Join the magical girl Lily, who has strayed into a perilous labyrinth, as she and her companions embark on an adventure toward the “Philosopher’s Stone” sleeping deep within.
Water, Fire, Wind, Earth – Ever-changing Combat!
As a battle-mage, Lily must dive into melee combat with her staff to generate mana through physical strikes. Then, unleash high-damage spells by expending that stored energy. Find your flow in the seamless transition between melee combos and magical bombardment!
The four elemental spirits—Water, Fire, Wind, and Earth—stand ready to answer your call. Adapt your elemental powers on the fly in fast-paced battles to find the optimal solution for every encounter.
Who Will Your Lily Become This Time?
Collect enhancements known as “Blessings” during your crawl through the labyrinth. These are your lifeline against powerful foes: some stack basic stats to bolster your foundation, while rare, high-tier Blessings possess the unique power to redefine your combat logic! Synergies between different Blessings will gradually evolve into your own unique combat combos.
Will you pursue absolute stat-based dominance, or look for the perfect moment to trigger a comeback when your health is low? Bring your custom build, define your own Lily, and crush the formidable enemies that stand in your way!
The Ever-Evolving “Tomb of Blessings”!
The “Tomb of Blessings” progresses level by level. As you delve deeper, you will face increasingly powerful enemies and complex battlefields. Discover hidden secrets through constant challenges and face the ultimate test at the bottom of the labyrinth.
What lies at the end of the “Tomb of Blessings”? Only those who reach it will ever know.
