About This Demo

Story

When a person faces an unjustified death, their soul cannot find rest. These restless spirits transform into horrifying beings known as the Unresting. To banish an Unresting, the soul must be re-executed—killed once more. When hordes of the Unresting gather, a re-executor is summoned. Re-executors are warriors specially trained to eliminate the Unresting, wielding weapons made from human bones, believed to be most effective against these restless horrors. The land of Liandra is on the brink of being overrun by the Unresting. A skilled re-executor named Ivona is sent to cleanse the land. However, shortly after her arrival, she disappears. As the Unresting swarm the land, a new re-executor called Noose arrives. Armed with a whip made from human spines, Noose sets out on a mission—to finish the re-execution and find Ivona.

Demo content:

• Two full levels + optional tutorial level.

• Two sub-weapons

• Unlockable upgrades for the the player and the whip. 

Features of full game

• Spine Lasher is an action-platformer inspired by NES classics, serving as a true homage to gaming in the 8-bit era

• Tight, retro-style action and platforming gameplay

• Not a Metroidvania, but a Megavania!

• Multiple levels filled with enemies, traps, challenging bosses, and branching paths that can only be accessed with specific items and abilities

• Optional mini-bosses and bonus levels for extra challenge and rewards

• Collectible cards that unlock powerful upgrades for your character

• Use your surroundings strategically—drop objects onto enemies to crush them

• Multiple sub-weapons, including axes, knives, throwing stars, and more

• Customize and upgrade your whip to enhance both offensive and defensive capabilities

• Use your whip to deflect enemy projectiles and turn their attacks against them