Phantom Hellcat is a NieR-inspired action game involving a cursed theater

Today during the Gamescom Opening Night Live ceremony, Polish publisher All in Games (who you might recognize as a publisher for Ghostrunner) announced a new internal development studio: Ironbird Creations. Curiously, it was created with the intention of “creating high-quality new action IPs,” and there’s one coming our way already in Phantom Hellcat.

Described as being “inspired by the NieR series,” this action romp stars Jolene, a woman who breaks the seal of a cursed theater, then is tasked with saving it. Environmental mechanics are seemingly a bit part of the game, as you can destroy walls or slam people into the band pit. Jolene will also power up via theatrical masks, and there’s going to be a mix of 3D and 2D perspectives to shift up the mechanics a bit.

Phantom Hellcat‘s setting is probably the most intriguing bit. A castle filled with vampires, and “plays inspired by pop culture” sound really promising, especially in a Suda 51 type of way. While action games need a lot of love and care to really sing, I have my eye on this one. No date was given, but you can wishlist it on Steam, and it’s also set for release on PS4/PS5, and Xbox One/Xbox Series X platforms.

Chris Carter

Reviews Director, Co-EIC – Chris has been enjoying Destructoid avidly since 2008. He finally decided to take the next step, make an account, and start blogging in January of 2009. Now, he’s staff!

Today during the Gamescom Opening Night Live ceremony, Polish publisher All in Games (who you might recognize as a publisher for Ghostrunner) announced a new internal development studio: Ironbird Creations. Curiously, it was created with the intention of “creating high-quality new action IPs,” and there’s one coming our way already in Phantom Hellcat.

Described as being “inspired by the NieR series,” this action romp stars Jolene, a woman who breaks the seal of a cursed theater, then is tasked with saving it. Environmental mechanics are seemingly a bit part of the game, as you can destroy walls or slam people into the band pit. Jolene will also power up via theatrical masks, and there’s going to be a mix of 3D and 2D perspectives to shift up the mechanics a bit.

Phantom Hellcat‘s setting is probably the most intriguing bit. A castle filled with vampires, and “plays inspired by pop culture” sound really promising, especially in a Suda 51 type of way. While action games need a lot of love and care to really sing, I have my eye on this one. No date was given, but you can wishlist it on Steam, and it’s also set for release on PS4/PS5, and Xbox One/Xbox Series X platforms.

Chris Carter

Reviews Director, Co-EIC – Chris has been enjoying Destructoid avidly since 2008. He finally decided to take the next step, make an account, and start blogging in January of 2009. Now, he’s staff!