Astebreed

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Astebreed
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Developer(s) Edelweiss
Publisher(s) Edelweiss (PC Physical)
Playism
Platform(s)
ReleaseMicrosoft Windows
  • JP: 31 December 2013 [1] [2]
  • WW: 30 May 2014
PlayStation 4
  • JP: 19 March 2015
  • WW: 25 June 2015
Nintendo Switch
  • WW: 8 November 2018
Genre(s) Action, shoot 'em up

Astebreed [lower-alpha 1] is an action shoot 'em up 3D video game developed by Edelweiss and published by Playism for Microsoft Windows in May 2014, for PlayStation 4 in March 2015, and for the Nintendo Switch in November 2018. [3]

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Gameplay

Windows version screenshot. WIN Astebreed.jpg
Windows version screenshot.

Astebreed is an action shoot 'em up game. The player controls a mech with several attack options being that of a blade attack, a blade dash attack, a spread shot of 'bullets', two different lock-on functions, and a special "ex-attack". The various attacks are also the means by which the player defends either by canceling out enemy projectiles using the main gun or sword, or by using the sword dash attack to dodge.

Reception

Astebreed received positive reception from critics since its release.

See also

Notes

  1. ↑ Japanese: アスタブリード, Hepburn: Asutaburīdo

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