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Brave Rounds is a new arcade shooter from developer PlayShift Games, out now on Steam and Switch. The developer has described Brave Rounds as a “strategic shoot ’em up” that uses “fast-paced, close-range-heavy vertical scrolling bullet-hell” gameplay.
Inspired by the intensity and style of 2000s arcade shooters and featuring classic anime aesthetics, Brave Rounds challenges players to charge directly into danger, rewarding courage, precision, and mastery of the game mechanics.
Set in the occult-infused sci-fi world of 20XX, players must confront a mysterious cult threatening to trigger the eruption of Mt. Krakatoa. Whether playing solo or teaming up with a friend, players will battle through overwhelming enemy fire in a desperate fight to save the world.
Key features in Brave Rounds:
High-Speed Arcade Bullet Hell Action: Fight through five intense stages in Arcade Mode featuring mid-bosses, massive bosses, and a dynamic Rank system that adapts to player performance. Only the most skilled players may uncover the True Last Boss.
Aggressive Close-Range Combat: Master gameplay systems built around getting dangerously close to enemies to maximize damage and survival opportunities.
Unique Co-Op and Dual Control Modes: Team up with a friend in cooperative play or control both characters simultaneously for advanced strategic gameplay.
Story Mode with 41 Challenge Stages: Experience a separate narrative campaign featuring bite-sized encounters, upgrade systems, collectible stars, and animated visual novel storytelling.
Score Attack Mode: Push your skills to the limit in a dedicated high-score challenge stage with a strict three-minute timer and escalating Rank intensity.
Stylish Hand-Drawn Presentation: Featuring smooth high-resolution 2D art and expressive character animations inspired by classic 2000s arcade games and anime.
Dynamic Original Soundtrack: Music by Dicky Teja Pratama, Jasson Prestiliano, and Scowsh delivers an energetic mix of genres to complement the action.
Arcade-Friendly Features: Includes TATE / Vertical Mode support, screen scaling options, rebindable controls, and replay functionality for score chasers and competitive players.
