Shadow Hearts Spiritual Successor ‘Penny Blood’ Reveals New Concept Art & Music

The team behind the successfully kickstarted Shadow Hearts spiritual successor, Penny Blood, has shared new development details in their latest Kickstarter backer update.

Firstly, new artwork of Gol, the Tenebrous Knight, the heaviest of the seven elements, has been revealed. However, it’s emphasized that this design may not necessarily be final as it’s still a work in progress.

Further, the April 2023 Kickstarter backer update revealed concept images for a character named Hoover:

Lastly, a new five-minute track has been uploaded onto Soundcloud, titled “Sacred Offerings (Gulgalta Chapel).”

For more details on Penny Blood, you can check out the latest Kickstarter update.

• View our dedicated announcement coverage of Penny Blood.
• Interviews With Game Staff; 3 English Subtitled Videos
• Interview With Composer; English Subtitled
• Interview with Visual Director
• Penny Blood Artwork Compilation
• First Gameplay Trailer
• AMA Info
• 3 English Side Stories
• Roxane Archambeau & Apricot Club Introduced
• Side Story #4, Asylum Reveal & Creidina Introduction
• Final Kickstarter Campaign Update

In Penny Blood, Matthew will explore several corners of the world, such as America, Japan, China, and Europe, and encounter countless individuals reacting to the new plight differently. However, “Penny Blood tells the tale of a man who must become that which he seeks to vanquish.”

The world map has a bird’s-eye-view, acting as a conduit for players to reach detailed areas housing merchants and countless odd happenings. Combat utilizes the Psycho Sigil battle system, where players must react at the right time during attacks to maximize damage output. Additionally, the Fusion system allows party members to transform and use more destructive skills.

Sanity Points are lost when interacting with demons too frequently, ultimately causing allies to succumb to madness. Their common sense deteriorates with the benefit of drastically increased strength, which might just turn the tide of battle.