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It was once the hottest video game genre on the planet before falling somewhat out of favour, but thankfully the one-on-one fighting game has found its own niche in modern gaming, with brands like Street Fighter, Tekken, King of Fighters, and Mortal Kombat receiving regular updates in recent years.
Project Atsuki's XENOH: DYNAMIC BOUT is a competitive brawler which goes further back in time for its inspiration; however, while recent games have employed a 2.5D graphical style, this upcoming release boasts hand-drawn sprites, making it look like some kind of long-lost Neo Geo outing.
"With straightforward offense and defense at its core, this game strips away the complex systems of modern fighters to deliver an accessible, old-school fighting experience," says the team behind the game. "Master devastating attacks, outsmart your opponents, and unleash your full power in the ultimate martial arts showdown!"
Xenoh: Dynamic Bout is designed for "casual fighting game fans who grew up with the classics", according to its developer, and uses a four-button control setup that further reinforces the Neo Geo connection.
All special actions are performed with a single button – Gauge – and the game borrows the Dash Counter from Project Atsuki's previous Axel City fighting series. This is used alongside a brand-new move, Crash Hit, which leaves your opponent wide open for counterattacks.
The final game will include 13 characters, plus a unique story mode to enjoy. Online play uses rollback netcode to reduce latency, and Steam Achievements will be included.
The game is due for release early next year.