Nekki’s explosive single-player beat ’em up action game, blending the art of Gun Fu with a cyberpunk world, returns with thrilling mocap sessions showcasing the creation of the protagonist Redline’s finishing moves.
We return with a brief yet important update to discuss SPINE, the explosive, gritty, story-driven third-person action beat ’em up developed and self-published by Nekki. The game aims to seamlessly blend a cyberpunk-inspired aesthetic with the art of Gun Fu—a distinctive and sophisticated close-quarters combat style that fuses firearms, hand-to-hand combat, and traditional melee weapons, first coined and introduced to the cinematic industry by John Woo in his iconic film A Better Tomorrow.
This brief but crucial update offers an invaluable insight into the substantial progress made by the development team, providing a closer and more detailed look at the exceptional work being done to bring the sought-after, movie-like combat experience to life—an aspect the developers are more determined than ever to perfect, aiming to imprint a distinct cinematic atmosphere onto their project.
Yesterday, in a new post on X, the Cypriot studio unveiled an exclusive look at pivotal moments from SPINE’s combat system, showcasing its evolution—from motion capture sessions to partial in-game implementation, as the animations are still a work in progress. The footage showcases intense, action-packed sequences in which the protagonist, the street artist Redline, skillfully navigates adrenaline-charged hand-to-hand combat and close-quarters gunfights, complemented by spectacular finishing moves that enable her to take down her enemies.
These sequences, carefully crafted by a team of expert stunt professionals and guided by the meticulous direction of the developers, emphasize the studio’s unwavering dedication to the project. Every aspect, from the smallest to the largest details, reflects the studio’s unwavering commitment to one of the key elements that define their creation: the art of Gun Fu.
SPINE will soon be available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. For further details and to stay up to date on its development, be sure to follow us and visit the official Nekki website, as well as the game’s X account, to ensure you don’t miss any upcoming updates.
That’s all for now. Until next time!
