One of the things that I really like about Destructoid is the website's propensity for covering weird and obscure indie games, where the only criteria for their inclusion is whether they resonate with Destructoid's editorial staff. And so it was that whilst I was browsing their site, I came upon The Game Bakers' forthcoming Furi game - an in your face boss-themed action game that is unapologetic about wearing its influences wholeheartedly upon its sleeve.
With a neon-coloured art-style that rekindles memories of kitsch 80's pop, it wasn't at all surprising to discover that The Game Bakers tries to imbue Furi with the same set of tropes that were so popular during the 80's gaming era. From the Japanese arcade inspired design principles of yore which set out to provide an action-oriented experience by which the high difficulty could only be overcome by memorising attack patterns as well as by having lightning quick ninja reflexes. And with the main protagonist having a sword, it's not at all surprising to discover that Afro Samurai creator, Takashi Okazaki, had a hand in character design. And to top this all off, The Game Bakers even sought out the services of famed electro-synth music producer, Carpenter Brut, for the game's retro ...