Boiling Bolt
A downloadable game for Windows
Boiling Bolt is getting an official release on PS4 - Xbox One - Steam on December 5th! With the date approaching we updated the Itch.io price to reflect its actual price on the mentionned platforms.
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1) Gameplay
Use your powers and find your playstyle to survive in Boiling Bolt, an immersive and explosive shoot-em-up! Slow down the time to make combos and enjoy the stunning 3D graphics. Help June to save the world alone or with a friend.
Take on the waves of enemies coming to get you with your arsenal:
- The Plasma Whip, short range attack dealing greater amounts of damage with the tip.
- The Magnetic Field, a zone causing damage to nearby enemies.
- The powerful Warp Launcher that creates black holes that attract your enemies before releasing a devastating explosion.
- and more...
2) Lore
A long time ago, a war wrecked the world, leaving only islands, floating in the sky thanks to the strength of mysterious crystals. Life went back to its course, forgetting that bitter past. A millennium later, a strange woman attacked the city of Scire, putting an end to this fragile balance.
Play as June, a soldier struggling to defend her island against the evil threat. Her decisions will prove crucial for the outcome of this world in ruins.
3) Features
- Use your arsenal to its full potential (Plasma Whip, Thunder Lock, Warp Launcher...)
- Master the bullet time to reach the highest scores
- Play through 5 different levels
- Different play modes ( Arcade, Free run, One Shot One Kill...).
- 30 Challenges to accomplish
- Play solo or in coop mode
- Compare your score with the online ranking
- Personalise your ship's characteristics at the shop
- Enjoy fascinating 3D graphics, impressive special effects and 2D manga animation
The playlist of the game's soundtrack is still available on :
1) About us
Located in Paris, Bordeaux, Montreal and Los Angeles, Persistant Studios is specialized in innovative realtime 3D applications. Our activity is divided in 3 branches : developing a realtime particle FX middleware : PopcornFX, developing a videogame using PopcornFX' technology : Boiling Bolt, and finally developing realtime 3D projects and applications for external customers.
2) Contact links:
- Official website: http://www.boilingbolt.com/
- FB: https://www.facebook.com/BoilingBolt/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/BoilingBolt
- IndieDB: http://www.indiedb.com/games/boilingbolt
- Mail: contact@boilingbolt.com
Status | Released |
Platforms | Windows |
Publisher | |
Release date | Dec 05, 2017 |
Rating | Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars (8 total ratings) |
Author | Dear Villagers |
Genre | Shooter |
Made with | Unreal Engine |
Tags | Action-Adventure, popcornfx, ship, shmups, Shoot 'Em Up, Space, Unreal Engine |
Average session | A few minutes |
Languages | English, French |
Inputs | Keyboard, Mouse, Xbox controller, Gamepad (any) |
Accessibility | Configurable controls |
Multiplayer | Local multiplayer |
Player count | 1 - 2 |
Links | Homepage, Twitter/X |
Purchase
In order to download this game you must purchase it at or above the minimum price of $11.99 USD. Your purchase comes with a Steam key. You will get access to the following files: