If you prefer your roguelike brawlers to be chock full of Devil May Cry-style juggle combos, the two-person indie team at Wombo Combo Games has something just for you. Ghost Vanguard is a roguelike beat ‘em up that takes inspiration from games like Dragon’s Crown, Devil May Cry and Castlevania, and it just launched a Kickstarter campaign and a new demo.

The Kickstarter hopes to raise ¥3,000,000 (about US$20,280) over the course of the next month. It just launched in the last 24 hours or so, and it’s already well on the way to its goal. For those who want to try it out for themselves, a demo is also live now on Steam. 

Ghost Vanguard Trailer

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A release is currently planned for Steam and Nintendo Switch, with more platforms to be potentially added depending on stretch goals.

Here’s a breakdown of the features:

• A reimagination of the 2D side-scrolling action with modern roguelike elements and fluid, high-mobility gameplay
• For fans of titles such as Dragon’s Crown side-scroller, Hades Roguelike replayability and Devil May Cry’s stylish action with the dark fantasy worlds of Castlevania and Berserk.
• Customize your build with weapons, spells, and relics to unlock powerful synergies, with each build shaping its own unique combo style to keep every run fresh and exciting.
• Master a wide range of weapons, each with its own combo tree, tempo, and tactical depth.
• Replayable level design with randomized maps and diverse special rooms—including arcade-inspired mini-games, challenge zones, trap chests, and healing springs—that keep every run fresh and engaging.

The demo offers around 2-3 hours of action with two bosses, multiple combat styles, upgradable spells and a handful of builds to play around with. Stay tuned for more on full launch plans as the crowdfunding progresses. 

Source: Press release