They Bleed Pixels

They Bleed Pixels is a fiendishly difficult action platformer inspired by H.P Lovecraft and classic horror Rendered in a distinct visual style that blends pixel art with paper and ink textures They Bleed Pixels is a singular mix of intense platforming and fierce beat-em-up action At the core of its fighting system is a simple one-button combat scheme with surprising depth and versatility Button mashing is discouraged while kicking shadowy monsters into saws pits and spikes is rewarded thanks to a unique system that lets you earn and place your own checkpoints through stylish kills The fancier your kills the faster you fill the checkpoint meter
Story
When a young girl arrives at the Lafcadio Academy for Troubled Young Ladies she s unprepared for the violent nightmares that plague her dreams and transport her to other worlds Worse yet her dreams are intruding into her waking life slowly altering her flesh into the demonic form of her night terrors Can she destroy the mysterious blood-soaked book that appears to be the root of her troubles or will her transmutation from girl to clawed horror become complete Key Features:Extra tight controls One-button attack system favors skilled combat over complicated combos and button-mashing Super precise platforming controls let you stop and start on a dime while pulling off gravity-defying dashes and double jumps
Eleven massive levels to fight through and explore each with unique visuals and music Unlock additional bonus levels and guest levels from indie game developers based on their own creations They Bleed Ponycorns They Bleed Stardust exp
Unique checkpoint system rewards fancy kills with a save spot you can carry with you Hold on to it for extra points or drop it right away to preserve your progress
Becoming a monster stabbing master with individual level rankings as well as150 skill-based achievements There s lots to aim for after you ve completed the game
Standard and Novice difficulty to match your skill level
Record playback and share your best playthroughs with online leaderboards for speed and high score
Lush pixel art motion comics tell the story a young girl haunted by eldritch nightmares
Original electronic soundtrack by DJ Finish Him aka Shaun Hatton composed with synthesizers unconventional instruments and gadgets often not meant for musical use