If it takes the over-the-top violence and muscles-on-muscles action of Baki to get you out of bed in the morning, an extra-strong dose of caffeine is on the way in the form of the Baki Hanma: Blood Arena game.
Appropriately enough, Keisuke Itagaki’s long-running series has inspired a brawler that takes a strong note from Nintendo classic Punch-Out!!. Publisher Purple Play and developer Purple Tree (Thunder Ray) have teamed up with TMS Entertainment to bring the 2D fighter to PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and PC this September.
A Steam page is live, and you can see how it looks in action in the announcement trailer below.
Baki Hanma: Blood Arena Trailer
Blood Arena promises battles against 12 opponents across five “iconic battle arenas,” complete with anime-inspired special moves and an original soundtrack.
Here’s the official description:
Enter the brutal world of Baki Hanma: Blood Arena, a thrilling 2D action game inspired by the Netflix anime phenomenon Baki. With gameplay reminiscent of the classic Super Punch-Out!!, this game blends precision, timing, and shonen-style flair to deliver a high-energy combat experience.
Source: IGN
