Eggplant: The Secret Lives of Games EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Bushido Ball
Dec 27, 2024
Join industry pioneers Alfredo Barraza, a game designer from Riot Games; Casey Yano, co-founder of Mega Crit Games; and Trent Kusters, co-founder of League of Geeks, as they explore the vibrant world of Bushido Ball. They dive into nostalgic game design elements while sharing humorous anecdotes from their collaborations. The trio discusses co-op gameplay, the mechanics of competitive sports titles, and the impact of retro gaming on modern titles. Their passion for community engagement shines through as they reminisce about the joys of local multiplayer experiences.
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Unique Feudal Japan Sport Game
- Bushido Ball is a 1v1 or 2v2 sword-sport game set in feudal Japan with six unique characters.
- Players slash swords to hit a ball with layered moves, special powers, and strategic meter management.
Multiplayer Focused Gameplay Experience
- Alfredo Barraza played Bushido Ball primarily in two-player mode, valuing multiplayer over single-player.
- He describes the game as a sport-fighting hybrid perfect for couch co-op experiences.
Blurring Sports and Fighting Genres
- Bushido Ball shares DNA with fighting games like Windjammers and subtle fighting mechanics.
- Despite resembling sports games, it incorporates fighter-like meter builds, counters, and character uniqueness.
