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Archive for January, 2025

TORUŃ, POLAND, January 13, 2024 — Dark Point Games is excited to announce that their critically acclaimed action RPG Achilles: Legends Untold is coming to Nintendo Switch on January 23, 2025. Players will become Achilles – the greatest warrior the ancient world has ever seen – as they embark on a rich story through a vast world that rewards exploration and offers challenging enemies to overcome. Become the hero who defied the gods and rewrite history!

Originally released via Early Access on PC, Achilles: Legends Untold features souls-like combat, with unique weapons, items, and skills, set in the world of Ancient Greece. After the War of Troy, you return to Greece and find your homeland plunged into chaos. The multilayered story takes you through the diverse locations of ancient Mycenae, where danger lurks at every corner. Learn how to cope with your new nature and step on the hero’s journey to save the mortal world from impending doom.

Unveil the story, improve your skills, and choose your combat style in this original action RPG with an isometric view, a vast world design that rewards exploration, and a challenging enemy AI that demands a thoughtful approach to combat. Level up your skills, combine weapons and gear, and choose the fighting style that allows you to emerge victorious battle after battle against foes that are both human and beasts.

Key Features:

• Souls-ish – An action RPG with souls-like combat, and  a variety of enemies to battle, each with their own unique combat patterns.
• Choose Your Combat Style: Select your ideal weapon, from wielding a one-handed sword and an axe in the other, to the might of two-handed swords.
• Fight and Learn: Dive into a world where mastering combat, from defense tactics like blocking and evading to a wide array of attacks, is the key to success.
• Face Unique Challenges: Engage in battles against foes utilizing an innovative GAIA (Group AI Action) system.
• Develop Your Character: Harness a wealth of skill points to expand your hero’s capabilities.
• Explore Ancient Greece: Ascend mountain passes, venture into the deepest dungeons, and battle for survival in otherworldly rifts.

Achilles: Legends Untold will be available on Nintendo Switch on January 23rd, 2025 for 24.99 USD.  The game is also available on PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One. A spinoff title, Achilles: Survivor is coming to PC in Q1 2025.

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Get ready to embark on an action-packed journey back to the 1980s! Ninja 1987, a retro side-scrolling platformer, from developer SEEP and Ratalaika Games, is set to release December 13th, 2024 on Xbox One and Series S & X, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch.

A true action platformer in the classic 8-bit style, Ninja 1987 pays homage to the great ninja games of the past. Dive nostalgically into the 80s with pixel art graphics and chiptune music that captures a true vintage sound. Seven levels filled with enemies and traps for our hero to traverse,  whilst wielding shurikens and unleashing powerful Ninjitsu attacks.

Fiendish levels test the player’s ability. Precision jumping, climbing, and double-jumps require mastery and gamers can expect encounters with challenging end-level bosses remaining true to the inspirational arcade gameplay of the 80s era.

Features

• Seven distinct levels, each ending with challenging bosses.
• Authentic 8-bit style graphics and a soundtrack to match.
• Smooth platforming mechanics, including double-jumps and climbing.
• A quirky, 80s B-movie style storyline.
• Unlockable achievements for hardcore players.
• The game combines nostalgic visuals with modern precision gameplay, offering hours of exhilarating action. Players wield shurikens, unleash powerful Ninjitsu attacks, and face intricate traps while improving their skills and scores.

Ninja 1987 – Where Skills Are Tested To The Mettle!

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Stuttgart, Germany – December 11th, 2024 – Celebrating FIVE years of ININ… and coincidentally 35 years of one of Rainbow Arts’ finest pieces. We are proud to present the Special 35th Anniversary Edition of X-Out: Resurfaced, now exclusively and for pre-order at ININgames.com!

An exclusive Dive to the Ocean Deep

X-Out: Resurfaced is the remake of an Amiga and C64 shoot ’em up phenomenon brought back to PC and modern consoles courtesy of ININ, Kritzelkratz 3000, and Ziggurat. Configure your fleet of submarines and dive deep to sink the alien menace, while you groove to composer legend Chris Hülsbeck’s remixed synth-scapes!

Features:

• Experience a fresh but faithful take on a real shoot-’em-up classic!
• Get dazzled by the new and beautiful sprite work mixed with shiny particles and lighting effects!
• Choose one of three load-outs or build your own fleet in the improved shop system!
• Grab a trusty ally and face the depths together in a 2-player couch co-op dive!

What’s in the box?

To properly celebrate the 35th Anniversary of Rainbow Arts’ home computer masterpiece ININ has prepared a physical Special Edition filled with goodies, that can now be pre-ordered for €49.99 exclusively on the relaunched ININgames.com!

X-Out: Resurfaced 35th Anniversary Special Edition contains:

• Physical game for Nintendo Switch or PlayStation 5.

• Original Soundtrack composed and remixed by the legendary Chris Hülsbeck on CD.
• Colorful History Artbook featuring Interviews with the original Rainbow Arts Developers.
  • Download also an exclusive sneak peek on ININgames.com!

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