Draft:Red Pistol

Red Pistol is an upcoming independent action roguelike and bullet-hell video game developed and published by Ace Horizon Studios. Scheduled for release in 2025, the game takes place in a dark and fantastical Wild West, where players control a gunslinger battling hordes of supernatural enemies, including zombies and mystical creatures. The gameplay emphasizes fast-paced and challenging combat, requiring strategic use of weapons and abilities.

Red Pistol combines twin-stick shooting mechanics with rapid movement and dodging, creating the intense pacing typical of the bullet-hell genre. Each stage features unique environments and enemies, requiring strategy and quick reflexes. Players can unlock new weapons and special abilities throughout the game, selecting from various upgrades that significantly alter gameplay. The progression system includes a deck of skill-modifying cards, allowing for different playstyles in each run. The game also features procedurally generated maps, ensuring that no two playthroughs are the same.

Players take on the role of a gunslinger seeking justice in a land overrun by supernatural creatures. Throughout the journey, they encounter increasingly formidable foes, including powerful bosses such as Iron Heart, a medieval armored zombie, and a vampire lord commanding legions of undead. The ultimate goal is to eliminate these threats and restore order to the Wild West.

Red Pistol began as an independent project inspired by games such as Enter the Gungeon and The Binding of Isaac. It features detailed pixel art and an original soundtrack that enhances the game’s atmosphere. Developed using the Unity Engine, the game employs procedural generation to make each playthrough unique. During development, Red Pistol underwent an open beta phase on Steam, where community feedback led to refinements in gameplay, enemy balancing, and additional content.

• "Red Pistol – Steam Store Page". Steam. Retrieved 2025-01-21.