Start Loading Your Bullets in Red Pistol
Ace Horizon Studios, in partnership with indie.io, has announced the release date for their upcoming title, Red Pistol. This top-down bullet hell shooter set in a twisted version of the Wild West will launch on Steam on 15th July. Players will finally get to step into the dust-covered boots of Reed Renson, a legendary bounty hunter. And embark on a mission to stop a vampiric menace named Varius Valentine, the source of a deadly zombie outbreak ravaging the frontier.
Armed with classic firearms, including a pistol, revolver, shotgun, and even a Kalashnikov, Reed must blast his way through waves of the undead. Each screen presents relentless enemies, forcing players to constantly move, shoot, and strategize to stay alive. Reed gains experience during each run, unlocking temporary upgrades like fragmentation ammo, life-stealing rounds, or summoning spectral allies.
Standing in Reed’s path are three of Valentine’s powerful lieutenants. They are Iron Heart, a knight in rusted armor; Soul King, master of vengeful spirits; and Blazing Crown, a fiery elemental mage. Each boss controls a cursed red crystal that fuels their power and serves as the key to their defeat.
The Dark West is split into distinct zones. It ranges from the decaying Desolation Sands to the haunted Whispering Pines. All of this will lead to the ominous Crimson Mansion where Valentine awaits. Between runs, players can upgrade Reed permanently at camp, boosting health, reload speed, and more.
Red Pistol combines procedurally generated maps with randomized upgrades to ensure every run feels fresh. With a full set of upgrades, a single playthrough lasts around 20 to 25 minutes. It is short, intense, and packed with Western-flavored chaos.