Jean-Claude Van Damme’s Kickboxer Movie Is Getting a Game
Kickboxer, well-known to fighting movie fans, was remembered as an unforgettable production starring Jean-Claude Van Damme and featuring the harsh world of Muay Thai. Now, this legendary film is being revived as a video game. Force Multiplier Studios announced that it is developing a fighting game based on the Kickboxer universe. The studio aims to create a fast-paced brawler game by combining the game’s iconic characters, locations, and the film’s rich story.
Kickboxer Game Will Offer Different Fighting Mechanics
Force Multiplier Studios CEO Jeremy Breslau described the game as a “dynamic fighting experience” in a statement and stated that they attach great importance to environmental interactions. The studio said that they developed innovative systems where players can use the environment strategically to bring a new breath to fighting mechanics. For example, it was stated that the game will include mechanics where players can kick pillars to scare their opponents or gain advantage from the environment.
The studio also stated that the Kickboxer game will not only be a classic fighting game, but will also take players to exotic locations and offer a real martial arts atmosphere. The game is expected to draw attention with modern gaming technologies while keeping the spirit of the movie alive.
The 1989 film Kickboxer holds an important place in Jean-Claude Van Damme’s career. The film stood out not only with its fight scenes but also with its strong story, and was remade with four sequels and a reboot. Now, this cult production is moving into the gaming world.
The founders of Force Multiplier Studios include the developers of popular games such as Tales from the Borderlands and Call of Duty. This shows that the Kickboxer game is not only a nostalgic project, but also prepared by an experienced team. More information about the Kickboxer game is expected to be shared in 2025. This new production has already taken its place among the highly anticipated projects for fighting games and nostalgia lovers.
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