Die by the Blade

A project in Kihei, HI by Grindstone
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One. Hit. Kill. A sword-fighting videogame taking a modern touch on the legendary Bushido Blade series. Coming to PC and consoles.
Backers: 478
Average Pledge Per Backer: $53

Funded: $25,167 of $20,000
Dates: Oct 13th -> Nov 13th (32 days)
Project By: Grindstone
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Latest News

Die by the Blade Completes Successful Kickstarter Campaign

November 23rd - via: fullsync.co.uk
Publisher Grindstone and developers Triple Hill Interactive and Toko Midori can today announce that upcoming one-hit-kill sword fighting game Die by the Blade successfully reached its funding target via Kickstarter and has now moved into the next phase of development. (Read More)

Last thank you video

November 13th - via: kickstarter.com
 The primary aim of this campaign was starting up a community and to prove that there are enough players that want to see tis type of game out next year!  We are now even more motivated to make the game amazing and to push our limits! Thanks for... (Read More)

Die by the Blade: Special episode

November 13th - via: kickstarter.com
SPECIAL EPISODE Have you thought that knights and honourable warriors are already long time dead in their tombs and coffins?  Pheh! Wrong again. There are many people all around the world who still follow the ancient code of Bushido and its virtues.... (Read More)

Gameplay explained: Feinting

November 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Gameplay explained: Feinting All Warfare Is Based Upon Deception What is feint? Simply said it is a manoeuvre designed to distract or mislead your opponent. You can give the impression that a certain manoeuvre will take place, while in fact another,... (Read More)

Last 48 HOURS to support Die by the Blade!

November 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear friends! It’s the last 48 HOURS for Die by the Blade Kickstarter campaign! You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00 This is the last chance to pledge a unique sword-fighting... (Read More)

Message to Tengu - $25, backers

November 10th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

DIE BY THE BLADE AT THE ESCAPIST GAMES SHOWCASE

November 10th - via: kickstarter.com
DIE BY THE BLADE  TODAY AT THE ESCAPIST  INDIE GAMES SHOWCASE  Escapist Indie Showcase is starting today and we are glad & super excited to be part of it! Don't forget to tune in TODAY at 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. ET to check out our content and... (Read More)

GAMEPLAY EXPLAINED: ATTACK & COMBOS

November 9th - via: kickstarter.com
ATTACKS & COMBOS Please bear in mind that this is pre-alpha footage and that animations, look of the game as well as mechanics will be improved and might be changed by the time of final release. There are 2 types of attacks in Die by the Blade.... (Read More)

GAMEPLAY EXPLAINED: BLOCKING

November 8th - via: kickstarter.com
GAMEPLAY EXPLAINED: Blocking Please bear in mind that this is pre-alpha footage and that animations, look of the game as well as mechanics will be improved and might be changed by the time of final release. To be able to parry your opponent’s... (Read More)

GAMEPLAY EXPLAINED: MOVEMENT & STANCES

November 7th - via: kickstarter.com
GAMEPLAY EXPLAINED: MOVEMENT & STANCES Hey, what's up friends! Great news.  We are going to show you more from our kitchen. Yes, many of you’ve been shouting that you want to see something...not just hear or read what are we trying to... (Read More)

DOUBLE SWORDS - WAKIZASHI ADDON

November 6th - via: kickstarter.com
DEADLY WAKIZASHI AND DUAL WIELDING Dear friends, we've been given the right to use addons on Kickstarter. Something really cool is coming for all of you who prefer fast and close-combat fighting. What is an addon? This feature is available only for... (Read More)

FREE WALLPAPER FOR DOWNLOAD & NEW VLOG

November 4th - via: kickstarter.com
PLAY DBTB WITH YOUR FRIENDS We know that you can't wait until social distancing is over and you jump on a couch and play that favourite game of yours with your friends!  Whether pandemic lasts another year or ends tomorrow, we got you covered :). ... (Read More)

Die by the Blade Kickstarter Reaches Funding Target

November 3rd - via: thenerdstash.com
Die by the Blade is an upcoming title by Triple Hill Interactive. Published by Grindstone, the Die by the Blade Kickstarter has finally reached the initial funding goal. Thanks to contributors, the project can now reveal stretch goals. It may come as a surprise to some, but this is typical for any project meeting its goal. While the goal was met, developers are hoping to improve on what they have already. (Read More)

Die By The Blade Smashes Kickstarter Goal To Bring "One-Hit-Kill" Sword Fighting To Switch

November 2nd - via: nintendolife.com
Die By The Blade, a 'one-hit-kill' fighting game that's been crowdfunding on Kickstarter, has smashed its goal to secure a release on Switch. A promising looking affair, Die By The Blade is inspired by the likes of Bushido Blade and Way of the Samurai, having players choosing their character, selecting their favourite sword, and taking on the opposition for some tasty one-on-one combat. (Read More)

“One Hit One Kill” Fighting Game Die By The Blade Kickstarter Funding Met, Now Working On Stretch Goals

November 1st - via: happygamer.com
Publisher Grindstone and developers Triple Hill Interactive and Toko Midori have launched the Kickstarter campaign for Die By The Blade. The Kickstarter aims to build an active community and communicate with fans who have been anticipating the fighting game’s release. (Read More)

Very special limited time offer - Brutal double-handed NAGINATA

October 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Brutal double-handed NAGINATA Dear friends,  As some of you have correctly pointed out, project update #4 on October 23rd mentioned a KS exclusive naginata being offered up on a time-limited basis with a timeframe before the initial 20k funding... (Read More)

100% FUNDED, FIRST STRETCH GOAL REVEAL

October 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear friends, it is finally a reality, we've reached 100%  Thank you! You are awesome. It is people like you that drive us to make better and more entertaining games! Thank you for all your comments and feedback. I promise we will consider it we are... (Read More)

DAY IN THE LIFE OF CREATOR VLOG

October 28th - via: kickstarter.com
DAY IN THE LIFE OF CREATOR VLOG This episode features Martin "Bendo" Benetin who is our Systems programmer.  The way how he described himself in our team table is ''Shadow programmer'' as his work is invisible to a player until something breaks.... (Read More)

KICKSTARTER PLEDGE GIVEAWAY COMPETITION

October 26th - via: kickstarter.com
KICKSTARTER PLEDGE GIVEAWAY COMPETITION  Use our samurai mask filter on Instagram, tag our @dbtbgame profile and 2 of your friends and win fantastic rewards! Check out the samurai mask filter and the ongoing competition  > ... (Read More)

Cloak of Heikegani

October 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Recording of yesterday's Q&A session >  Have you missed yesterday's live Q&A with chief designer Peter Adamondy?  No problem! Here is a recording of the event. Peter explains many of the gameplay-related questions, answers inquiries... (Read More)

We are streaming live now

October 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

Gashadocuro Scythe & Audio vlog

October 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Dear friends, we've just recently reached 70% of our goal, as usual, we would like to thank all of you for your support and feedback!  Let's make it 100 and unlock stretch goals that will make this game even more complex and entertaining!... (Read More)

Die by the Blade Kickstarter Campaign Storms Through the First Week

October 21st - via: fullsync.co.uk
Publisher Grindstone and developers Triple Hill Interactive and Toko Midori today announced that the Kickstarter campaign for the highly anticipated one-hit-kill sword fighting game Die by the Blade hit over 50% of its funding milestone in 5 days. (Read More)

New web, new pledge and new event!

October 20th - via: kickstarter.com
We have reached 60% of the goal! Dear friends, we've just recently reached 60% of our goal on Kickstarter and we would like to thank all of you for your support and feedback!  Let's make it 100 and unlock stretch goals that will make this game... (Read More)

Die by the Blade Kickstarter Campaign Now Live

October 14th - via: gameir.ie
Fighting games, in general, have a super hardcore audience and are designed to be challenging. For this project to exceed the quality fans will expect from a fighting game in 2021, the team plans to implement more realistic animations, great sound effects, an engrossing story and atmospheric soundtrack. (Read More)

Die By The Blade KickStarter is Live Now

October 14th - via: thenerdstash.com
Publisher Grindstone and developers Triple Hill Interactive and Toko Midori are finally bringing their genre-bending game, Die by the Blade, to Kickstarter, and it is live now! With a goal of $20,000, fans can pledge to bring this highly-anticipated title to life. (Read More)

Die by the Blade Kickstarter Campaign Now Live!

October 12th - via: fullsync.co.uk
Publisher Grindstone and developers Triple Hill Interactive and Toko Midori are thrilled to announce that the Kickstarter campaign for the highly anticipated one-hit-kill sword fighting game Die by the Blade is now live! Die by the Blade has been in development for some time, so the game will definitely launch next year under the current development plan and budget. (Read More)

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