DANGEN Entertainment has just dropped some exciting news. Bittersweet Birthday is set to release on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series platforms in Q2 of 2025. This announcement, hot off the press from the Summer Games Fest Latin America Showcase 2024, comes with an intriguing trailer that promises a unique blend of action-RPG elements, engaging storylines, and multi-phase boss battles.
Imagine waking up with no memory, dazed and confused, only to hear a mysterious voice guiding you to safety while unstable individuals hunt you down. Sounds like a gripping plot, right? Bittersweet Birthday takes you on this thrilling journey, combining the intense combat mechanics of Soulslike games with bullet-hell chaos. The game’s protagonist must master enemy patterns and employ a mix of punch combos, blocks, parries, and cancel attacks to survive increasingly challenging foes.
But it’s not all about the heat of battle. Outside the fray, you’ll explore a vibrant world filled with colourful characters, uncovering the protagonist’s past piece by piece. Engage in side quests, find secret items, and unlock Memories that can change your combat style. Need a break from all that action? Dive into mini-games like darts (with a twist), Gachapon machines, and more.
Bittersweet Birthday’s standout features include:
- A compelling mystery: Driven by a cast of endearing and quirky characters.
- Challenging combat: Victory depends on reading and outsmarting your enemies.
- A lively village: Friendly residents and interconnected quests.
- Stunning hand-drawn pixel art: Beautifully designed backgrounds.
- Unique mini-games: Including a Gachapon machine with 48 collectibles.
- And yes, there’s a dog!
The trailer showcases snippets of the protagonist’s struggle, a tense rivalry with a bird-like character named Rocc, and a glimpse of both intense battles and lively exploration. Plus, there’s a playable demo available now on the Bittersweet Birthday Steam store page, so you can get a taste of the action right away.
Ricardo Noriega from World Eater Games, the minds behind Bittersweet Birthday, shared some of the game’s inspirations: “The main inspirations for Bittersweet Birthday are the earlier Monster Hunter titles, The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask, OneShot, Undertale, and Hyper Light Drifter. These games, through gameplay, story, or some x-factor, have made a home deep inside our hearts; and we are eager to gift an experience that people can fall in love with and carry within themselves the same way.”
Get ready to unravel mysteries, engage in punishing combat, and explore a lively, pixel-art world when Bittersweet Birthday arrives in early 2025. It’s shaping up to be a game that will tug at your heartstrings while challenging your gaming skills. Stay tuned, Unruly Folk, because this is one birthday you won’t want to miss!
