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A new demo of the new martial arts action game ‘Burning Sword: Death Sun’ , developed by Bangkok-based indie developer Nomadic Games and distributed by Rising Tide Publishing, has been released for free.
This demo, which made a surprise appearance on Steam, features a complete overhaul that speeds up combat tempo and adds light roguelike progression elements to allow for experimentation with new play styles.
“Burning Sword,” a third-person hack-and-slash action game built with Unreal Engine 5, is considered a work that stands out for its precise and fast-paced swordsmanship inspired by classic martial arts movies.
Above all, the eye-catching, dazzling flame swordplay effects, cinematic direction, and brutal dark fantasy worldview combine to offer a unique, dark, and intense sense of immersion.
Martial arts action unfolding on the blade of revenge
The player takes on the role of Zhang Yixian, the leader of the Crimson Dust Demon Sect who has returned from the brink of death, and embarks on a desperate revenge drama.
Set against the backdrop of a chaotic era where martial arts sects divide and rule the world, the protagonist Zhang Yixian’s ultimate target is Gao Tianqi, the strongest martial artist who wields the deadly ‘Death Sun’ poison. To reach him, the player must defeat the martial arts masters standing in their way one by one by utilizing swordsmanship, palm techniques, and powerful internal energy.
This demo, refined from scratch by the development team, boasts optimized movement paths that allow users to dive into combat without a moment of boredom.
While preserving the core combat and difficulty that capture the satisfying feel of martial arts action, a new roguelite system has been added to provide the fun of replayability. Through this, players can research and experiment with their own unique action styles amidst new challenges in every playthrough.
The texture of a martial arts movie captured with Unreal Engine 5
Developed with Unreal Engine 5, ‘Burning Sword: Death Sun’ focused on reinterpreting the unique sensibility of classic martial arts films with modern visuals.
In particular, the flashy effects of the sword blade burning red and the fast-paced swordplay action that keeps you glued to the screen every moment are the core of this game.
Currently, tags such as hardcore action, dark fantasy, and gore are registered on the Steam store page, and with the developer also promising intense violence and brutal depictions of blood, it is garnering anticipation as an action game with an overall rough and heavy atmosphere.
Nomadic Games Distributes Builds Despite Flood Damage in Bangkok
Nomadic Games is an independent game studio founded in Bangkok, Thailand in 2020. They have set a goal to place gameplay at the center of every adventure and expressed their ambition to present a martial arts game with a deep and distinctive system through this title. The development team consists of 25 members.
According to the development team, flooding occurred in parts of Bangkok prior to the release of the new demo. Some team members deployed the final demo build while their homes were flooded, and the development company also released photos from the scene.
Previous demo “Fast combat and stylish presentation” Thumbs up
Video creators and media outlets who saw the previous demo mainly mentioned the fast combat and stylish presentation.
YouTuber MakeItLook EZ commented, “This game is really stylish,” while ChaosDTV from the same channel praised the combat as excellent. John Papadopoulos of the gaming media outlet DSOGaming explained that, from what he saw, the game has a much faster tempo than typical Soulslikes.
“Burning Sword: Death Sun,” which captures the essence of fast-paced martial arts action and explosive flame effects, is rapidly emerging as a highly anticipated title that will quench the thirst of fans of the martial arts genre.
It is said that the developer recently overcame the harsh environment amidst strong winds from a typhoon in Thailand and advanced the visuals and system to the next level.
Returning with even more solid polish, this revamped demo can be downloaded for free via Steam and experienced firsthand without any additional cost.
Information regarding ‘Burning Sword: Death Sun’
| item | detail |
|---|---|
| Developer | Nomadic Games (Bangkok, Thailand, founded in 2020, 25-member team) |
| Publisher | Rising Tide Publishing |
| Genre | Uxia hack-and-slash action (light roguelike elements) |
| platform | PC (Steam) |
| Release date | Undetermined (Steam page ‘Upcoming Release’, Early Access tag indicated) |
| demo | Free (Available on Steam) |
| engine | Unreal Engine 5 |
| Reactions/Evaluations | Previous demo received positive reviews (YouTuber DSOGaming), no Steam user ratings |
| Steam Page | Shortcut |
