The highly anticipated hand-drawn 2D fighting game Two Strikes is set to launch across all major platforms on April 25, including a physical edition for PlayStation 5. A mobile version will follow soon, exclusively on Crunchyroll® Game Vault —a growing library of games for Crunchyroll®’s anime fans.
Developed by Retro Reactor Games and brought to you by Entalto Publishing, Two Strikes delivers a visually stunning 2D fighting experience inspired by the Sengoku period, blending traditional Japanese art with intense, fast-paced duels. Battles are decided in just one or two hits, demanding precision and mastery by blocking your rival effectively and feinting your attacks. With eight unique warriors, each featuring distinct fighting styles, players can test their skills in multiplayer or in different single-player modes.
Currently available in Early Access on Steam, Two Strikes will launch in its final form on April 25 at $19.99, featuring online crossplay matchmaking and an expanded story mode, uncovering the fighters’ past as they battle through the Shinigami’s Tournament. The game will be available on PlayStation 4 & PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. The physical PS5 edition, distributed by Perp Games, will be released on the same day in Europe and America, with pre-orders now open at select retailers.
For mobile gamers, Two Strikes will soon be accessible on Crunchyroll® Game Vault and include support for controllers, bringing the full experience to Crunchyroll®’s Premium Mega and Ultimate Fan members worldwide.
Prepare for battle—hone your skills, challenge your rivals, and prove your worth in Two Strikes! Mark your calendars for April 25 and pre-order now to secure your copy.
About Retro Reactor Games
Retro Reactor Games was founded on the belief that great games don’t need complexity to be thrilling. Established by Danilo Barbosa in 2015, originally in Brazil and now based in Spain, the studio draws from the energy of retro games, the spectacle of cinema, and the immediacy of arcade action to create experiences that are both intense and inviting. The studio’s standout title, One Strike, exemplifies this philosophy—delivering the heart-pounding excitement of a cinematic duel in a single moment of decisive action.
About Entalto Publishing
Entalto Publishing is the publishing arm of Entalto, a passionate and forward-thinking video game developer and publisher based in northern Spain. Founded in 2021 by industry veterans with over a decade of experience, Entalto is more than just a publisher; it is a dedicated partner to developers worldwide, championing fair deals that prioritize creators. Believing that developers deserve the largest share of their success, Entalto is committed to ensuring they receive it.
About Crunchyroll®
Crunchyroll® is the global anime brand that fuels fans’ love of anime. With the ambition to make anime an even bigger part of pop culture, Crunchyroll® offers fans the ultimate anime experience and destination centered around a premium streaming service. Crunchyroll® has the largest dedicated anime library, an immersive world of events, exciting theatrical releases, unique games, must-have merchandise, timely news, and more. Anime is for everyone and is accessible to stream across territories through Crunchyroll®—whether on the go on mobile, through gaming consoles and big-screen devices at home, or on desktops anywhere.
Crunchyroll®, LLC is an independently operated joint venture between U.S.-based Sony Pictures Entertainment and Japan’s Aniplex, a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc., both subsidiaries of Tokyo-based Sony Group.
About Perp Games
Perp Games is a global video games publisher, with a proud track record of publishing award-winning titles, exciting indie games and some of the world’s most recognized franchises, from the most talented studios. Perp Games is an established and recognized global force in entertainment, bringing extraordinary and exciting games to market, across multiple formats and media.