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CyberStep, Inc. has announced that the new Nintendo Switch visual novel “強運傭兵と宝石の姫騎士 - Fortunate Duo -“ developed by PandaShojo is now available in the Nintendo Switch eShop as of March 14, 2024.

About the game:

◆Introduction
- Fortunate Duo - 強運傭兵と宝石の姫騎士” is a novel game that depicts the lucky Mercenary and the Princess Knight’s journey as he becomes a close aide and achieves success along the way.
A Bishojo Game released in 2016 under the “Black Currant” brand has been reworked for the “PandaShojo” platform for players around the world to enjoy.

◆Synopsis
Humanity has allowed the invasion of the Demon King’s forces.
It was later referred to as the era of the ‘The Great Human-Demon War’.
 
While some nations rose to fight against the Demon King, others took the opportunity to start a war.
The conflict extended beyond the battle between humans and demons, and the entire land was plunged into chaos.
 
The lucky mercenary Alf enjoys drinking in a tavern along with his companions.
Nursing an ambition to achieve great feats and become a close aide to the princess knight.
 
Princess Cheryl of the Kingdom of Ruby, Princess Eve of the Kingdom of Jade, and Princess Mary of the Kingdom of Azure. Despite being women, they stood at the forefront of the battle against the Demon King, earning them the title of Savior.
 
Alf made up his mind and headed to one of the Three Great Nations.
To become a mercenary aiding the saviors…
 
Character Introduction
Cheryl Hanover

“Don’t worry, there’s nothing that I can’t handle.”
 
The princess of the Kingdom of Ruby. Dignified and possesses top-tier swordsmanship.
She hears about Alf’s victory over the Chess King and decides to hire him.
Initially tough and brash, spending time with Alf changes her way of thinking.
 
Eve Cecil

“Your affinity and the magic power circulating inside me is quite remarkable.”
 
The princess of the Kingdom of Jade. Skilled in both beauty and military strategy.
Upon the advice of the wizard who has long served Eve, she chooses Alf as her aide.
Being the daughter of a concubine, she resents her privileged brothers solely for being male and has developed an aversion to men.

Mary Godwin

“Onii-chan…? You’re my Onii-chan, right!?”
 
The princess of the Kingdom of Azure, who takes the sword to avenge her deceased brother.
However, being unable to accept her brother’s death, she refers to Alf as “Onii-chan”.
Being gentle and timid, she’s completely unsuited for battle, but alongside Alf she begins to improve as a knight.

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Terarin Games have announced that their rail shooter ‘Missile Dancer 2’ will launch on March 28th, 2024, for the Nintendo Switch. Pre-orders start today.

This game is made with respect to the 80’s and 90’s Rail Shooter, which was called the Super Scaler Game and used 3D drawing by scaling sprites instead of polygons. The use of sprite scaling gives this game a dynamic feel. There is strategy by switching between three types of weapons. And a score attack mechanism is implemented.

There are two game modes: Arcade Mode and Caravan Mode. Arcade mode is a mode in which you clear stages in sequence, consisting of 16 stages. Caravan Mode is a mode where you compete for the score in 3 minutes. Both modes support online leaderboards. There are two types of music: original music by HIROKKEY and FM sound arrangement by Taku Shiiba. You can switch it in the options menu. TERARIN GAMES has developed many Shmups, including `Raging Blasters’, Moondancer, and Star Gagnant supervised by Meijin Takahashi. This game is a Rail Shooter that emphasizes score attack, making use of the experience of developing Shmups.

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Publisher Microids and IMPS have announced the video game The Smurfs - Village Party and unveiled the first video for this game combining party game and adventure. Developed by Balio Studio, The Smurfs - Village Party will be available from 6 June 2024 on Nintendo Switch.

About the game:

Papa Smurf is having an extraordinary party! For this occasion, he is asking all the Smurfs to take part in the preparations to make the party unforgettable! Scour the village and invite all the Smurfs to the event, but beware of Gargamel who has heard about the party and will do everything he can to spoil it…

In party game mode, get your friends and family together for hours of fun in 50 mini-games inspired by the world of Smurfs. In adventure mode, set off on a thrilling journey full of quests, meet over 100 iconic Smurfs and explore 10 different regions, from the Smurf village to Gargamel’s territory.

Game features:
 

Party game:

  • 50 mini-games
  • 19 playable iconic Smurfs
  • + 31 outfits for your playable Smurf
  • 6 types of games (sport, quickness, luck, memory, battle and accuracy)
  • 2-4 local multiplayer

Adventure mode:

  • Original story in the Smurf Village
  • Meet over 100 iconic Smurfs
  • 10 various environments (Enchanted Forest, Snowy Mountains, Gargamel’s Territory, …)
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Bandai Namco and Omega Force have revealed that Roger will be released alongside two unannounced characters in “Character Pack 6” DLC, which still does not have a release date. Check out the trailer above, it also hints at some of the upcoming characters.


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Touhou Mystia’s Izakaya, the cozy restaurant simulator set in the Touhou Project universe from developer Dichroic Purpilion and publisher Phoenixx, cooks up a fresh experience for the Nintendo Switch on Thursday, May 2nd, 2024.

About the game:

Help Mystia rebuild the best tavern in Gensokyo! Venture into the wild to gather unique ingredients during the day, then prepare for the nightshift by planning daily menus, training staff, and decorating. Serve Reimu, Akyuu and over 30 Touhou characters by tending to their various tastes and preferences, and charm customers with tailored hospitality to unlock special awards!

Would you be interested in receiving a key for review, guides, or any other type of coverage for Touhou Mystia’s Izakaya on Nintendo Switch? If so, please let us know by filling out the form below, and we’d be happy to set you up with a key!

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THQ Nordic, All Elite Wrestling (AEW) and YUKE’S Co., Ltd. today added Blackpool Combat Club’s Claudio Castagnoli to the playable AEW: Fight Forever talent roster. The second installment in Fight Forever’s Season 3, the Giant Swing in the Ring DLC also includes 30 re-skin options, a gold attire option, and an alternate entrance music track. AEW: Fight Forever players on Nintendo Switch can download The Giant Swing in the Ring ($6.99) now!

Giant Swing in the Ring ($6.99) can be purchased as a stand-alone DLC, as part of Season Pass 3 ($16.99) or as part of the AEW: Fight Forever - Light the Fuse special edition ($99.99).

The complete AEW: Fight Forever Season Pass 3 pass includes:

  • 3 new wrestlers
  • New day and evening beach ring
  • 33 new move-sets
  • 42 new skin and attire options
  • 11 new music tracks
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Hex Gambit: Respawned, the quirky and competitive digital tabletop game from developer One Man Left Studios and publisher Blowfish Studios, unleashes outlandish mayhem and memorable characters on Nintendo Switch today.

About the game:

Join a glorious battle to compete against the dastardly brilliant Mastermind and his daunting tower of challenges! Command an army of powerful pawns, each equipped with distinct special abilities designed to conquer and counter foes. Conduct strategic, big-brained moves against the rival team to claim victory against an undefeated ruler in a challenging single-player campaign. 

Even if the Mastermind has fallen, the war has yet to be won: take on cunning opponents in 1v1  head-to-head competitions, or join with up to three other players in friendly local or online matches. Armed with an expansive arsenal and cartoonish fits of rage, blast and pummel adversaries across the map – or destroy them entirely.  

Grizzled strategy veterans and tabletop gaming newbies can both easily jump in, thanks to the intuitive, easy-to-learn mechanics with plenty of depth for expanded strategic possibilities. Not content to be a strictly vanilla affair, Hex Gambit: Respawned offers a vast selection of adjustable settings designed to provide a balanced experience for newcomers and extra challenge options for those with plenty of strategy experience. 

Game Details and Features:  

  • Select from 10 Captains, each with distinct minion loadouts
  • Explore seven Map themes with 21 different layouts
  • Conquer opponents across three game modes
  • Wage war across a suite of devices with cross-platform matching options

“Hex Gambit: Respawned is a digital board game for seasoned strategy lovers and novices alike. The usual skill trees and equipment management are trimmed off in favor of straightforward, easy-to-pick-up mechanics that interact in surprising and chaotic ways,” Adam Stewart, Founder, One Man Left Studios. “A host of custom house rule modifiers and player handicap settings let 2-4 players tailor the experience for their own ideal game night.”

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The sixteenth song, “Psychic Psychic” in the Pokémon X Hatsune Miku collaboration, has been released. As previously reported, this collaboration, known as “Project Voltage 18 Types 18 Songs,” has been releasing themed artworks and songs.

Songs Released so Far:


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The seventeenth song, “Melomeloid” in the Pokémon X Hatsune Miku collaboration, has been announced. As previously reported, this collaboration, known as “Project Voltage 18 Types 18 Songs,” has been releasing themed artworks and songs.

The song, made by Kairiki Bear, will be released on March 3rd, 2024.

Songs Released so Far:


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It’s time to put on your best hat, fend off hungry mimics, and marvel at brand new pixel art icons as Turning Wheel LLC proudly launches the Eat My Hat expansion for their intense dungeon crawler Barony. With this latest update, Turning Wheel continues to deliver on their Kickstarter promises while filling the game with tons of cool new content.

Features:

  • Equip your character with a myriad of new hats and masks making them the most fashion forward adventurer in Minetown. Each item comes with its own uniquely themed gameplay effect, opening up tons of new gear combination strategies.
  • With the addition of Mimics, players will have to think twice about opening that tempting-looking treasure chest. Mimics will eat the armor (yes, even hats), right off your body. Adventurers beware!
  • Items are prettier than ever with the addition of pixel art renditions of every icon in the game. Matthew Griebner continues his incredible work with his gorgeous take on Barony’s inventory!
  • If you’re looking to tackle a speedrun, or practice strategies on a familiar map, custom seeds are for you. Inputting a seed in the lobby settings of a game ensures that you’ll get the same dungeon over and over again. Practice makes perfect!
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City Connection has revealed that a new version of SUNSOFT’s ‘HEBEREKE,’ which was a side-scrolling action-adventure game, will be released under the title ‘Hebereke Enjoy Edition’ on March 28th, 2024, for the Nintendo Switch with English and Japanese support. The game is priced at 1,490 yen.

About the game:

HEBEREKE Enjoy Edition Header Image Images of the contents of the ‘HEBEREKE Enjoy Edition’ HEBEREKE was originally released by Sunsoft in 1991 as an action-adventure game for the Famicom (NES). Now, it has been revived is the form of the ENJOY EDITION.The ENJOY MODE can be enjoyed by beginners, and features quick save & load and rewind functions.Other features include continuous shooting (continuous jumping), which makes it easier to perform hebe’s YOJINOBORI and other tasks, and the challenge of a total of 35 achievements, which can be attempted using convenient new features.In ‘Speed Run Mode,’ which allows players to record the time it takes them to clear a puzzle, they can compete with players around the world for the total time in RANKING.

Long ago, this world was once a peaceful place, but that peace was lost when this big war began.The war engulfed the world around it, twisting space-time and causing the world to collapse as we know it.Hebe, the hero of the story, fell into a rift in time and space in wake of this war.Hebe was heartbroken, but he eventually regained his composure and decided to start an adventure to return to the original world.


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Entergram has revealed that they will be releasing their romance visual novel ‘Arcana Alchemia’ for the Nintendo Switch on June 27th, 2024, in Japan.

The standard edition is priced at 8,228 yen, while the limited edition, which includes a B6-size acrylic panel and B2-size tapestry, is priced at 12,078 yen.

About the game (from Gematsu):

Alchemy—it is the process that can transform an “existence” into another “existence,” The Great Work.

In the City of Alchemy, Allenbeek. Since ancient times, the alchemy here has been actively researched and developed in its own way.

But, that was a long time ago—.

Nowadays, most of the residents here immersed themselves in social media, social games, and online shopping… They spends their days using technology, with no interest in alchemy! With the development of science, technology, and the changing times, the alchemy is now a thing of the past!

“Alchemy is a wonderful technology…! It’s a venerable culture that shouldn’t be allowed to fade away!!” Said the daughter of the owners of a long-established alchemy supply store, Ruri.

Joined by the protagonist and her childhood friend, Io; a kouhai who comes to the city to study alchemy, Kanon; and a girl with excellent skills, but only interested in her own research, Sara.

Together, in order to revive the alchemy, they tried to make “something amazing that will surprise everyone.”

But in that process, they accidentally created…

A non-human girl with beast ears and tail. A life created by alchemy—a homunculus.

With her birth, the city, and the wishes of the girls, the era of the alchemy which has almost come to a halt begins to move once again.


Previously announced Spear Master is now live for purchasing on the Nintendo Switch digital store!

Developed and produced by indie game developer and publisher Osarion Games, Spear Master offers a fun, crisp and colorful fast-paced action game, in which you are tasked with throwing spears at bouncing balls to split them into oblivion.

About the game:

Spear Master tells the story of brave warriors called Spear Masters, who have protected the world for ages. You, playing the protagonist hero, are the son of a legendary hero, and it is your task to follow in the footsteps of your ancestors and save the world from an ancient evil. On your quest to victory you must throw spears at bouncing balls to split them. Destroy enemies you encounter, solve puzzles you come across, talk, and interact with compelling characters and partake in epic battles against ferocious bosses to defend the world from the ancient evil known as the Tarr.

 
Spear Master is classic arcade action when it is most fun! The game is easy to pick up and play, yet hard to master and to prevail, you must use all your skills and reflexes to survive. Through 120+ levels you must battle enemies, overcome obstacles and solve puzzles that unlock hidden areas. Make your ancestors proud and master the game today!

 
KEY FEATURES
 

  • Use your skills and reflexes to survive.
  • Battle ferocious enemies and bosses.
  • Supports up to four-player couch co-op mode!
  • Fight your way through 120+ levels.
  • Meet interesting characters.
  • Solve puzzles to unlock access to secret areas.
  • Unlock new items and gear.
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Awesome Studio (2AS) has announced that Pecaminosa: A Deadly Hand, the detective action RPG developed by Cereal Games, will be available on Nintendo Switch later today. The new version by the Spanish-Dutch publisher features the original game plus La Soirée, an epilogue chapter that solves a few unfinished mysteries from Pecaminosa’s ending.

Besides the extended gameplay added with epilogue, this definitive edition also features overall quality of life improvements and bug fixes for an even smoother experience.

Here’s some of the changes implemented:
 

  • Auto save prior to entering a boss fight room;
  • Improvements to the gamepad aiming: it  will now remember the player last position when he starts to aim, aiming speed was enchanced and the distance of the crosshair will correctly depict the max bullet travel distance.
  • Implemented aim assist with gamepad;
  • Added the option to “toggle to aim”;
  • Improvements to the player movements, that is now a bit slower when moving diagonally;
  • Minimap optimization: now the store locations are marked on the minimap;
  • Overall improvement of the menus, for a more intuitive navigation;
  • General bug fixes of previously reported bugs;

The game’s retail price will be 9.99eur/usd, but will be available for a 20% off discount on Steam, Xbox and Nintendo Switch for a limited time.

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Indie publisher Sometimes You, and indie developer Uncle Frost Team, have announced their forthcoming console release of Cybertrash STATYX. Launching on Nintendo Switch on 13th March 2024. Gamers will be presented with a tactical 2D action-platformer offering lots of frantic action and entertainment!

About the game:

So it all begins

In the future, robots and artificial intelligence have begun to replace people, corporations are waging war among themselves. It is difficult for people to survive in such conditions, and some of them are trying to escape from the vicious system.

Inspired by an anime with a cyberpunk setting, the development team pointed out some salient features, “We are proud of how we managed to present the story, characters and balance the game for different styles of players. The game has three game modes with their own characteristics and accents. The player can choose the most suitable game balance for the passage. You can also note good shooting mechanics and interesting types of weapons.”

The goal of the game is to uncover a conspiracy against humanity and escape from the metropolis while being persecuted by the corporation. There are no sub-objectives because the game has a straight storyline. People are being kidnapped and modified by installing neural manipulators in different ways. Due to the limited resource of the chips, the newly minted cyborgs also take control of the unmodified population. Captured people have their memories erased and are turned into cyborgs. The opposition is weakening.

In the role of the main character - Jenet, you fall deep in the events, trying to remember the past and escape from the clutches of the corporation. Uncover a conspiracy against humanity! Run, jump, slide, destroy enemies, gain experience points, upgrade your character and win the day!

Tactics

The main character has neat abilities to manoeuvre to avoid enemy attacks. Also, different types of weapons imply certain tactical advantages. However, manoeuvres are not as necessary if the player selects the run-n-gun mode. Some types of enemies, when they detect the main character, chase the player and shoot in bursts, having their own ammunition. To avoid hitting the character, the player must choose the moment to counterattack. It presents all the possible tactical elements within such a retro platformer.

On the Level

Cybertrash STATYX does not have numbered levels, but there is a sequence of missions in different locations with a total of 15 missions. There are three modes which change difficulty and balance. Players can choose easy mode for quick walkthrough or tactician mode for hard gameplay but with much upgrading abilities. Also, there is a balanced mode for normal challenges.

It’s Getting Harder?

The difficulty level of the game depends on new types of enemies that appear as you progress. As the player progresses, he will be able to use upgrade terminals to improve his character’s characteristics. This will help you complete missions more efficiently and defeat bosses.

As you progress through the game and destroy enemy units, you gain experience that increases your character’s levels. With each level the player receives an experience point. These points, using modification terminals, allow you to increase the level of dexterity, luck, hacking, shooting and credit.

Boo the Baddies

All enemies are robots of different types. There are patrolling drones, and combat units with jetpacks for jumping. Heavy units without the ability to jump, but with high firepower, mines with artificial intelligence that quickly approach the character when detected. Weapons galore and a lot more to find out as you play and progress.

Together with some cool sound effects and very high quality soundtrack, written by a professional composer, this retro platformer has plenty to offer!

A 2D side scrolling retro platformer with added energy!

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