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Inti Creates

A Japanese video game developer and publisher known for retro-style 2D action games and franchises like Azure Striker Gunvolt.
Action-adventure
Action
Action-adventure platform
Action-adventure platformer
Action-platformer (Metroidvania)
Founded
1996
HQ
Ichikawa, Japan
Known for
2D Action / Platformer / Side-Scrolling Shooter
17
Games
2017–2024
Years
5
Platforms
$41.72
Ø CIB
-7.3%
24M change

About

Inti Creates is a prominent developer and publisher that revitalized classic side-scrolling action with the Blaster Master Zero series and the Azure Striker Gunvolt franchise. They also developed and published the retro-styled spin-off Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon and the comedic shooter GalGun 2. Their work frequently pays homage to 8-bit and 16-bit era aesthetics and gameplay mechanics.
Founded in 1996 by former Capcom employees, the company established itself as a premier partner for high-speed 2D action. Their publishing portfolio solidified this reputation through key physical and digital partnerships. In 2017, they launched Blaster Master Zero, a reimagining of the classic NES title, which later received a physical Blaster Master Zero [Best Buy] edition. This success led to the 2019 release of Blaster Master Zero 2 [Classic Edition], further cementing the franchise's revival.
Simultaneously, the company expanded its proprietary universe with the Azure Striker Gunvolt Striker Pack in 2017, compiling their flagship series and paving the way for the Gunvolt Chronicles franchise. Their expertise in retro-style design made them the ideal choice to develop Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon in 2018, which garnered a dedicated physical Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon [Classic Edition] release. Diversifying their output, they also published the rail-shooter GalGun 2 in 2018, which later saw a budget-line re-release as GalGun 2 Best in 2018. Through these specific physical editions and franchise expansions, the publisher bridged the gap between digital-first indie development and traditional retail distribution.

Key People

Takuya Aizu
President
Yoshihisa Tsuda
Executive Vice President
Ippo Yamada
Director

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