Is this the WET follow-up we all wanted, but never got? Developer Nekki has released the first gameplay of its upcoming gun-fu action game SPINE. The trailer showcases SPINE’s futuristic cyberpunk world, close-quarter gunfights, spectacular combat system, movie-like action experience, and vibrant graffiti aesthetic.
SPINE is a single-player action game. The player takes on the role of rebellious street artist Redline, accompanied by her sentient combat implant, Spine. The autocratic AI regime of Tensor Corporation needs taking down, all the while our single-bodied heroes have to trust each other. As players advance and improve their rapport with Spine, they will boost Redline’s reflexes and acquire new combos.
“We are thrilled to unveil SPINE and invite players to experience what we hope would be a new level in cinematic action gaming,” says Dmitry Pimenov, producer of SPINE. “From John Wick to District 13, we adore those films so much, and want to make this game an ode to our favorite movie genres.”
SPINE Trailer
The game boasts unique camerawork and combat choreography designed by action movie specialists, enabling them to embody the protagonist of their own action movie. While it all looks fantastic – and it truly does – a suspicion remains over just how close to the final game this footage is. As lovers of gun-fu games, Chit Hot certainly hopes it’s an accurate representation!
According to developer Nekki, SPINE introduces a unique fusion of cinematic gunplay and close-combat beat-’em-up. This is emphasised by elaborate camerawork, and providing players with dynamic and immersive gun fu gameplay. The team has collaborated with action movie specialists to pay homage to iconic action movies. Nekki promises a ‘truly cinematic adventure where every moment feels like a scene from an epic blockbuster’.
SPINE is being developed with Unreal Engine 5 and will be released on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. No specific release date has yet been announced for the game.
Are you a fan on gun-fu games like WET and Wanted: Dead? Does Nekki’s new effort look like your bag? Let us know in the comments below!
