Following the Steam release of Bullet Soul in April, 5pb. has announced that it will release shoot ’em up Bullet Soul: Infinite Burst for PC via Steam on July 31. It will cost $14.99 plus a 20 percent discount at launch (or a 30 percent discount if you already own Bullet Soul).
Here’s an overview of the game, via 5pb.:
Description
Infinite Burst takes the basics of Bullet Soul and adds two major enhancements: first, Burst Mode with it’s overhauled level design, brand new coin-collecting mechanics and the eponymous Combination Burst system. Secondly, Loop, the bonus character, is now available across all modes. In addition, Normal and Caravan modes have been redesigned and rebalanced with new enemies and attack patterns and when Musou (or Infinite Burst) Mode is unlocked, you can rain down destruction with the titular Infinite Burst.
Music
The resident musical chefs, Kenji Ito and Kohta Takahashi return and this time they’ve brought Jake ‘Virt’ Kaufman to add his own blend of spice to their aural feast!
Story
Mecha-warl, an empire of evil, who would use their military might to conquer space itself.
This is the tale of the brave few who stood against their threat. Zenichi, Yun, Sadahl and Loop begin their struggle to once more rid the galaxy of this threat.
Features
- Four modes + one hidden and a whole new style of play: Combination Burst
- Four different ships, with Loop playable across all modes
- Normal Mode has been re-balanced for veterans of Bullet Soul
- Practice and perfect your score stage by stage in Bancho Mode
- Caravan Mode makes a return with new enemy patterns and a new music track
- Resonator are back and Jake “Virt” Kaufman is on remix duty!
- Leaderboards divided by mode & ship with friend filters
- Includes tate/vertical screen mode with X/Y scaling and smoothing
Information
- Platform – Steam
- Price – $14.99 at launch + 20% launch discount (+30% loyalty discount for Bullet Soul owners)
- Players – 1P or 2P local
- Languages – Japanese, English
Watch a trailer below.