BAKUDO to deliver new demo on Steam next month

Sci-fi boss-rush sports game BAKUDO will deliver a demo for those looking to try it out.
Revealed today, the demo will launch sometime in February on Steam. The demo will feature a basic combat tutorial, a tutorial boss battle, and an early-stage boss encounter. An exact launch date will be revealed soon. BAKUDO can be wishlisted on Steam right now here.
Jonathan Wang, Producer at Shueisha Games said this about the buzz surrounding the game:
“We’re thrilled that BAKUDO has surpassed 50,000 Steam wishlists in just two months since our first trailer release. This milestone shows the amazing support and enthusiasm from our community. We sincerely thank everyone for their continued interest and encouragement as we move forward!”
A synopsis for BAKUDO reads:
BAKUDO is a sci-fi boss-rush action game fusing high-octane ball-sport mechanics with exhilarating combat. Enroll at an elite BAKUDO academy and clash with formidable opponents as you uncover a major conspiracy. When determination is put to the ultimate test, you must tip the scales of destiny.
BAKUDO was a playable game at The MIX Summer Game Showcase last June. Our initial thoughts on the game can be heard on the MIX Summer Game Showcase 2025 review episode of the MP3s and NPCs podcast here.
Since 2009, MP3s and NPCs owner Terrance Pryor has written about music, conventions, cosplay, and video games for publications such as AXS, Examiner, Fake Walls, and Ranker. Based out of Los Angeles, the former rock concert promoter/radio host can be seen talking about rock music on AXS TV’s Music’s Greatest Mysteries and discussing music and whatever else on their Black Man Talks Rock channel on YouTube.