Twinworld Game Reviews

Hong Kong – May 21st, 2020 – In a joint collaboration, independent developer and publisher eastasiasoft and online retailer Playasia, are bringing Compile Heart and Idea Factory’s sexy dungeon crawling comedy Moero Crystal H to western audiences on the Nintendo Switch. Coming to North America and Europe later this year, this will be the first time western audiences will have a chance to play the third entry in the Genkai Tokki series. Moero Crystal H will be available on the Nintendo Switch eShop as well as a boxed release exclusively through Playasia, where both the standard and collector’s limited edition will be available for pre-order on May 28th.

Moero Crystal H is a dungeon-crawling RPG telling the tale of Zenox the “Lucky Pervert”, who must partner with a troupe of monster girls to reclaim the stolen Bra of Darkness, an object of great power needed to save the world. Equipped with the “Panties of Light” to guide them, our heroes embark on their mythical quest.

The original Moero Crystal was a 2015 PlayStation Vita game, but it never saw a release outside of Asia. While a follow-up to Monster Monpiece and Moero Chronicle, Moero Crystal H is a standalone story featuring all new characters. This remastered edition features an upgraded HD presentation, all previous DLC characters, English language subtitles, and the new “Double Scratch” feature, which updates the “Loving Scratch” mode so players can interact with and raise the affection of two monster girls at once! (now featuring HD rumble support).

Moero Crystal H features deep turn-based combat as players explore a series of grid-based dungeons. Fight and recruit more than 80 monster girls, then mix and match their outfit combinations to change their appearance and skills. Climb aboard the “Funyaton-Go” for shoot’em up sections and discover secret stages hidden within the monster girls. Upgrade your gang’s living quarters and pair up monster girls as roommates. With its delightfully quirky fantasies and offbeat humor, Moero Crystal H is the ultimate hedonistic romp!

“At eastasiasoft we pride ourselves in bringing western audiences content they wouldn’t see outside of Asia,” said Joshua M French, Community Manager at eastasiasoft. “Moero Crystal H is unlike anything you’d see made outside of Japan. It’s the ultimate cultural artifact – and an excellent RPG in its own right!”

The Moero Crystal H Limited Collector’s Edition will be limited to 3000 pieces worldwide and include the following items:

• A physical copy of the game (region free)

• A full-color printed manual

• An original soundtrack CD

• An artbook

• A sticker set

• An individually numbered collector’s certificate

• A collector’s box (with a beautifully embossed logo)

Moero Crystal H will be priced at US$39.99 (digital / physical standard edition) and US$59.99 (limited collector’s edition).

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Warsaw, Poland – May 20th, 2020 — Sharpen your sword and make some change for the shop! Between Dimensions is making its long-awaited console debut on May, 29th! 11 bit studios and Digital Sun announce that the biggest expansion to the world of Moonlighter will be coming to Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4 and will be available in all digital stores for $6.99! Are you ready to join the brave hero-merchant for more adventuring and looting?

Between Dimensions expands the world of highly-acclaimed shopkeeping RPG, Moonlighter, by opening the gates to an all-new interdimensional dungeon fit for only the most fearless of adventurers while simultaneously filling current dungeons with new creatures, weapons, armors, shop items, and rings.

In this new expansion, players will learn that the serenity in Rynoka hadn’t lasted long. Worried chatter spreads amongst the villagers concerning the appearance of a mysterious cryptic portal, causing widespread anxiety about this unknown threat. While the Interdimensional Dungeon certainly seems to be dangerous, Will’s merchant senses are telling him that where there are monsters, there may be profitable loot as well!

Accessing the Between Dimensions content requires players to finish the main game first. Please note that some content listed below will be available to all owners of the game free of charge.

Between Dimensions expansion features:

• A brand-new Interdimensional Dungeon (with a chance for it to appear as a Corrupted Dungeon in the original dungeons!)
• 10 all-new original enemies and 5 minibosses
• A full set of weapons with a new short sword, a large sword, bow, gloves, and spear
• A new set of armor with a helmet, chest, and boots
• Trick weapons – 10 unique weapons in total – both powerful… and punishing!
• New rings for boosting Will’s passive abilities
• New shop upgrade allowing Will to showcase his new Interdimensional Items
• New customers wanting to trade and an unfamiliar NPC: The Trader
• Additional story and lore
• New thieves to invade your shop (free content)
• A new client – the indecisive customer (free content)
• A bothersome bird terrorizing your customers (free content)

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Staffordshire, UK – Lightwood Games is thrilled to announce the release of their latest word puzzle game, based on a classic code-breaking puzzle.

Crypto by POWGI is out today on PlayStation 4 and will be released on the Nintendo eShop for Switch on Thursday, 21st May.

In a cryptogram puzzle, every letter of the alphabet has been switched for a different letter to present a scrambled message. Using logic and reasoning, players can decipher the encoded text to reveal a funny or inspirational quote.

A good starting point is to look for apostrophes in the text, as they are frequently followed by a letter ’S’. Single-letter words are ‘A’ or ‘I’, and double letters in words often provide useful information.

Crypto by POWGI contains 180 cryptograms to solve and is priced at $7.99 / GBP £6.49 / €7.99.

The PlayStation Vita version of this game has been delayed by circumstances beyond our control. However, cross-buy entitlement is included so players purchasing the game on PS4 now will be able to download the Vita version at no extra cost once it is available.

Players who complete the game will be rewarded with a platinum trophy.

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Liverpool, UK – Tuesday 19th May 2020 – Cutting-edge independent developer Firesprite Games is excited to announce that the physical boxed version of critically acclaimed sci-fi horror experience The Persistence will launch for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch in July.

The digital version is due to launch on console and PC on Thursday 21st May 2020.  The physical versions will be released shortly thereafter, with the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One physical versions launching on Friday 17th July 2020, with the Nintendo Switch version release following on Friday 31st July 2020.

To celebrate this good news, developer Firesprite Games has brought forward the debut of the official The Persistence launch trailer by two days.

“We’re absolutely delighted to be working with Firesprite Games on the multi-format release of The Persistence,” says Rob Edwards, Managing Director of Perp Games. “The game will be in the hands of retailers this Summer across all formats, meaning The Persistence will not only scare you in the digital world but terrify you in the physical realm as well.”

The Persistence features:

• A brutal take on the survival-horror genre that integrates rogue-like design elements to give the action an extra edge.

• Procedurally generated stages that change with each playthrough, creating a labyrinth-like experience that adds to the tension.

• Live, die, repeat. Play as dozens of different clones on board the ship, each one with the potential to be stronger than the last.

• Tailored controls. enhanced environments and post-processing effects for PC, PS4, and Xbox Ine deliver a heightened fidelity of horror for fans of the genre.

• Atmospheric, cutting-edge visuals in docked, handheld or tabletop modes for the Nintendo Switch platform.

As part of the new release, Firesprite Games is also pleased to confirm that gamers who already own the PlayStation VR version will also receive these features via an update on PlayStation 4 for no extra cost.

In addition, players who pre-purchase the digital version of The Persistence on Nintendo Switch and Xbox One before the end of Wednesday, 20th May 2020 will receive a 10 percent discount. Firesprite Games is also pleased to confirm a 10 percent launch discount for owners on PC across the Steam, Vive, and Oculus stores.

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Warsaw, Poland – May 18th, 2019 — Walkabout Games and Atomic Wolf today announced that Liberated, one of the most exciting Polish video games of the first half of the year, is launching on June 2nd for Nintendo Switch, To celebrate, a new trailer has been released, showcasing the incredible tech-noir world players can expect to inhabit when they experience Liberated. The game will be sold via Nintendo eShop at the price of USD $19.99 / EUR €19.99 / GBP £17.99. Liberated is also available now to pre-order with a 20% discount, bringing the price down to USD $15.99 / EUR €15.99 / GBP £14.39.

Liberated is a groundbreaking, award-winning, new vision of the future of digital comics. Panel by panel, you’ll switch between action, stealth, puzzles, and an engaging comic book story with compelling player-led choices. Liberated is set in a near-future, tech-noir society slipping into the throes of authoritarianism. Powered by corporations and enabled by new technology, join the fight against state-driven misinformation. As government surveillance and weaponized personal data have painted the world in shades of grey, knowing where to draw the line between revolution and terrorism has never been more paramount.

“Liberated has been a huge labour of love and collaborative effort between Walkabout, Atomic Wolf and L.inc,” said Piotr Gnyp, head of BizDev at Walkabout. “We hope that with Liberated we will give a second life to comic book and graphic novel genres, using technology to bring them into a new era of interactive storytelling.”

Liberated has already won multiple awards and accolades, including…

• Early Review Scores – Pixel (80%), CD-Action (8/10) and PSX Extreme (8/10)
• NAVGTR – Pax West Best in Show – Winner 2019
• Pixel Award Europe – Best Art, Best Narrative, Best Design, Indie Grand Prix, Warsaw Excellence – Winner 2019
• SXSW Pitch Competition – Best Game – Finalist 2019
• Nordic Game Discovery Contest – Finalist 2019
• IndieCade Spotlight Award – Narrative Design – Nominee 2019
• Famitsu TGS Indie Prize – Nominee 2019
• Game Connection Development Awards – Best Console / PC Game, Best Casual Game, Best Storytelling, Best Quality of Art, Most Promising IP – Nominee 2019

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IRVINE, Calif., – May 15, 2020 – The hit rhythm game series makes its grand return with exciting new features in Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Mega Mix, now available exclusively on the Nintendo Switch eShop!

Check out a new trailer featuring just some of Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Mega Mix‘s new songs, modules, gameplay modes, and more! A full website is now available at https://miku.sega.com/megamix/ featuring the full 100-song list, additional gameplay and customization details, and screenshots!

Follow A New Rhythm Method:

We hope you’re warmed up and ready to flex those digits. Along with the choice to play in either the traditional Rhythm Game or motion-based Mix Mode, Mega Mix features a third control option: Tap Play (accessible in Tabletop or Handheld Mode on the Switch), where you use the touch screen to tap along to your favorite songs!

On top of the more than 100 chart-topping songs in the game, fans can also pick up the ‘Mega Pack‘ ($59.99)! This bundle comes with the full game and 6 DLC song packs, each containing 6 songs, for a grand total of 36 additional songs! That’s way more music than you can shake a leek at. The 6 DLC Song Pack Bundle is also available as a separate item on the eShop for $29.99, and each Song Pack is also available individually for $6.99 each.

For those who missed out on the pre-order bonus, the ‘Theme Song DLC Pack’ containing playable versions of theme songs from previous Project DIVA titles will be free for all players beginning on 6/12:

• The secret garden by Kosaki Satoru
• Look This Way, Baby by ryo
• Sekiranun Graffiti by ryo
• Yumeyume by DECO*27

Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Mega Mix is now available through the Nintendo Switch eShop for $39.39.

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Montpellier, France, May 15th 2020 – Dust, monsters and other joyous surprises are waiting for you behind each door! Dungeon of the Endless is now available on Nintendo Switch for $19.99/19.99€. The PlayStation 4 version will be released a few days later on May 19th.

When their escape pod crashes on the unexplored planet of Auriga, prisoners and guards have no choice but to work together to survive. In this rogue-like dungeon-defense game, protect your generator with your team of heroes -each with their own strengths and flaws- from endless waves of monsters and fight your way to the surface to discover the truth about Auriga!

And for the first time, you’ll be able to select Ayairi Whairydd the pug right from the start on the selection screen.

SEGA and Amplitude Studios have partnered up with Playdigious to adapt and publish the critically acclaimed tower-defense Dungeon of the Endless on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4.

• Carefully optimized for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4
• Play as Ayairi Whairydd the pug!
• Includes the Deep Freeze, Death Gamble, Rescue Team and Organic Matters add-ons
• 5 languages, including the newly added Portuguese and Spanish
• Get the Retail or Signature Edition by Merge Games!

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IRVINE, Calif. – May 14, 2020 – Fasten your seat belts and get to your battle stations because the Galaxy Federation needs your help! Thunder Force AC is flying, dodging, and firing its way to the SEGA AGES line-up for the Nintendo Switch on May 28, 2020!

Featuring a cavalcade of enhanced features and visuals, you can expect a devastating armada of entertainment right in your hands. This includes:

• Arcade Mode, a faithful adaptation of the original arcade release featuring three other unlockable ships lifted from later Thunder Force titles (FIRE LEO-04 RYNEX, FIRE LEO-04 RYNEX with the Thunder Claw weapon, and FIRE LEO-3 STYX MP Mass Production Model)
• A Kids Mode to help you on your mission by providing increased attack power, additional credits (9 instead of 6), and the ability to retain your weapons even after your ship has been destroyed, among other adjustments
• Two different sets of Leaderboards – “Expert” for those that play the game with its default settings enabled, and “Freestyle” for when the settings have been changed
• And the option to save and view Replays, including those from the leaderboards!

Finally, you can also expect a range of SEGA AGES enhancements including stereo sound for most of the music and sound effects, HD Rumble, a CRT-like “Vintage” display, a “Cabinet” mode letting you relive that arcade ambiance, and save states, so any pilot error becomes a distant memory.

SEGA AGES Thunder Force AC will tear into the Nintendo Switch eShop in the Americas and Europe on May 28, 2020, for $7.99 (with commensurate European pricing).

About Thunder Force AC

A remake of Thunder Force III, Thunder Force AC marks the first time the popular shooter series found a home in the arcade scene. The log battle between the Galaxy Federation and the ORN Empire has reached the breaking point. As a last-ditch effort in their losing war, the Federation has created the FIRE LEO-03 STYX, a highly mobile fighter wielding the same amount of firepower as a large battleship. As pilot of the STYX, it’s up to you to secure victory for the Federation and return peace to the galaxy!

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Tap into the power of Ideas in Little Town Hero! Check out the gameplay trailer to learn the basics behind the unique combat system, like planning attacks, receiving support from friends, and protecting your home from giant monsters. For an even greater in-depth look, watch the interview with the game’s director, Masao Taya, and keep an eye out for the Little Town Hero Big Idea Edition for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 on June 23!

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Krakow, Poland – May 13, 2020 – Publisher All in! Games has announced a release date for Red Wings: Aces of the Sky today, with the arcade air combat title landing on Nintendo Switch May 21st!

Pilot warplanes of the Entente Powers and the Triple Alliance as players transform into a flying legend of the Great War in both single player story mode and local split-screen play.

Take to the skies over the Great War

Dive into this dynamic action game that puts players right in the middle of thrilling battles with a fresh take on arcade air combat. Travel back in time to the breakthrough period of flight, when the courage of pilots bordered on overwhelming zeal and the risk of death was high.

Main features:

• Play 50 story-driven campaign missions and relive the epic aerial combat of World War I
• Use 4 unique skills to gain advantage in battles and take enemies down
• Control 10 historical warplanes of the Entente Powers and the Triple Alliance
• Upgrade your pilot progression skill tree to improve your stats and skills
• Fly through different game modes with a friend in local co-op (split-screen)
• Learn the story of the Red Baron, Manfred von Richthofen—the fighter ace of the war
• Read quotes from real letters from WW1 pilots on your way to becoming the true ace of the sky

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