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The one-man-army behind a ferocious new Raid-inspired beat-’em-up answers all of our questions
- Fajrul Falakh Nurfitryansyah, known as Fajrul FN, gained visibility for his game Acts of Blood through Summer Game Fest, thanks to Geoff Keighley's support.
- Acts of Blood is inspired by Raid and Sifu, set in Bandung, Indonesia, where Fajrul resides and draws influences from films and UFC fights.
- Fajrul started Acts of Blood in 2024 to enhance his Unreal skills, evolving from a personal project to a larger endeavor.
- Initially a personal learning project, Acts of Blood's early development involved piecing together gameplay systems from YouTube tutorials.
- Eksil Team, led by Fajrul, consists of part-time contributors for music, animation, and voice work, aiming to create a personal project.
- Influences for Acts of Blood include films like The Raid, gameplay mechanics from Sleeping Dogs and Sifu, and visual elements from Max Payne and Manhunt.
- Acts of Blood emphasizes graphic violence with brutal takedowns, dismemberment, and X-ray kills, delivering an intense action experience.
- Geoff Keighley's outreach led Acts of Blood to be featured at Summer Game Fest 2025, showcasing the game to a wider audience.
- While currently in development for PC, Acts of Blood plans to expand to consoles, starting with Xbox, leveraging support from the ID@Xbox program.
- Fajrul is excited for players to experience the tight and satisfying combat mechanics of Acts of Blood, along with recognizing elements of Bandung in the game.
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