Ghost Vanguard, a roguelike beat ‘em up for fans of Hades, Devil May Cry and Castlevania, is fully funded on Kickstarter after reaching its target goal of $20,000. Available on Steam & Switch with more console options through stretch goals.
Links:
Demo and wishlist on Steam | Kickstarter
Wombo Combo Games, a small indie team of two from Fukuoka, Japan, has reached its target goal of $20,000 on Kickstarter to complete development of its Roguelike beat ‘em up Ghost Vanguard.
Now, additional funds will contribute to stretch goals, supporting the development of:
- Additional Bosses who are ‘the true masterminds behind the nightmare forged dungeons and the dark God’.
- A Turbo mode to adjust the game's speed for faster-paced combat.
- Console ports for PlayStation.
- A new playable 'Thief' inspired character.
More stretch goals will be announced as more are unlocked from backers' support.
The team have included rewards for backers to help shape the game, such as custom NPC’s designed of backers appearance or own design, or mini-bosses, and also leave their mark on the game by leaving personalised messages in the world of Ghost Vanguard (think interacting with Bloodborne’s Yharnamites from their candlelit window or through their doors), designing spells, relics, and statues that enhance gameplay.
Players can get a hands-on experience of Ghost Vanguard during the Kickstarter with a brand new demo on Steam that has helped double their wishlist count since launching. The demo features:
- Around 2–3 hours of gameplay with 2 unique bosses.
- Wield a one-handed sword, with three distinct styles to choose from
- 10 unique upgradable spells plus a wide variety of relics to experiment with
- A variety of builds to create, including Flame Weapon Buff build, Frost Mage, Aerial Combo, or Light Burst builds
- Unlock advanced moves in the Hub—such as parry, air dash, and double jump—to push your skills even further
Play the demo now on Steam.
About Ghost Vanguard:
Ghost Vanguard is a side-scrolling roguelike with roots of Capcom’s classic beat 'em ups that’s cranked up to 11 with fast-paced, stylish hack-and-slash combat with the likes of different weapons, spells and relics at players' disposal.
Grab your sword and step into treacherous evil dungeons, using stylish and magnificent combos to defeat the sinister forces from the darkness and reclaim a hero's stolen soul.
Key Features:
- A reimagination of the 2D side-scrolling action with modern roguelike elements and fluid, high-mobility gameplay
- For fans of titles such as Dragon's Crown side-scroller, Hades Roguelike replayability and Devil May Cry's stylish action with the dark fantasy worlds of Castlevania and Berserk.
- Customize your build with weapons, spells, and relics to unlock powerful synergies, with each build shaping its own unique combo style to keep every run fresh and exciting.
- Master a wide range of weapons, each with its own combo tree, tempo, and tactical depth.
- Replayable level design with randomized maps and diverse special rooms—including arcade-inspired mini-games, challenge zones, trap chests, and healing springs—that keep every run fresh and engaging.