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Spine’s Summer Game Fest Demo Delivers Cyberpunk Gun-Fu Mastery

Critics praised the demo’s powerful melee-and-firearm combos, immersive camera choreography, nods to John Wick-style action

Spine: This is Gun-Fu
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Overview

  • Redline, a street artist augmented by a combat implant called Spine, battles AI overlords to save her kidnapped brother in a neon-soaked cyberpunk city.
  • Demo showcased Nekki’s proprietary Freeflow Gun-Fu system that blends close-quarters melee moves with firearm finishers for fluid, combo-driven combat.
  • Dynamic camera angles shift during takedowns and environmental interactions to reinforce cinematic fight choreography.
  • Built on Unreal Engine 5 and Nekki’s proprietary Cascadeur animation engine, Spine delivers high-fidelity visuals and precise motion capture.
  • Spine is slated for release in 2026 on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S with a live-action film adaptation in development by Story Kitchen.