Laika: Aged Through Blood
Release date: Oct 19, 2023
Developers: Brainwash Gang
Publishers: Thunderful Publishing
Genres: Action, Adventure
Categories: Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, Steam Cloud, Family Sharing
Supported languages: English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Korean

Laika: Aged Through Blood is a thrilling action-adventure Metroidvania set in a dystopian, post-apocalyptic western world. Take on the role of Laika, a coyote mother and relentless warrior on a quest to avenge her fallen people from the tyrannical Birds, who have claimed superiority and conquered the land. Fueled by vengeance, Laika rides out on her motorbike on a perilous and emotional journey. Carve and shred through rugged, hand-painted landscapes as you uncover the dark secrets of a fractured world ravaged by power, betrayal, and loss. Engage in breakneck vehicular combat mechanics that demand precision, strategy, and skill. Utilize a variety of weapons, master close-range tactics, and unlock deadly abilities to defeat your enemies, upgrade your gear, and take back what your people have lost. Fast-paced 2D motorbike combat in the first ever “Motorvania”. Challenging gameplay that rewards precision and strategic thinking. Emotional and thought-provoking narrative about vengeance and loss. Striking hand-drawn landscapes teeming with danger and hidden secrets to explore. A hauntingly beautiful ambient soundtrack. 

Press reviews: “Laika: Aged Through Blood mixes motorbikes and gunplay to create an incredibly unique metroidvania experience. Bolstered by a beautiful soundtrack and brutal story, its unapologetic approach to mastering both bike and bullet rewards learning from frequents death with some seriously slick and satisfying combat.” 9 – IGN “Laika is defined by a surprising emotional range thanks to its compelling protagonist and her brutal quest to save those she loves.” 8.4 – Paste Magazine “Laika: Aged Through Blood is a game simply not to be missed. It has a structure that is both familiar and innovative, has a high-risk combat system but with frequent rescues, and tells a poignant and powerful story.” 9 – Multiplayer IT 

Notes: Laika: Aged Through Blood will feauture violence, blood, drugs, and strong language.