I can’t cross my fingers any harder
I’m less and less sure what to expect ofBloodstained, but I continue to hope for the best next year. Today’s news doesn’t necessarily alleviate my uncertainty. In a message to Kickstarter backers, designer Koji Igarashi announced thatShantaestudio WayForward has joined the game’s production.
He believes they’re “top-tier” in the side-scrolling space. “In consideration of their past achievements, WayForward will be helping the development team realize my vision for this game. Maybe I am even more excited than everyone else – with their helpBloodstainedwill become an even better game.”
In the post, IGA revealed a new creature, the shrieking Cyhyreath, before sharing a little about whereBloodstainedis at right now. “I was talking with the team just before writing this comment and, with WayForward’s help, they have been busy helping to improve the game and fix any bugs that pop up.”
Our last word on the game came from CJafter a hands-on session. He saidBloodstained“feels familiar, but it’s also a bit off,” summing up his time with the preview as “[not] exactly a confidence booster.”
Hopefully this new arrangement givesBloodstainedenough of a shot in the arm. I’ve been burning through IGA’s ownSymphony of the Nightagain as part of the recentRequiemcollection on PlayStation 4, and my goodness. I’ve always considered it an all-time great, but I think it’s firmly in my top five.
