Twinworld Game Reviews

Friday 21st of July, 2023: Today publisher Ratalaika Games, together with award-winning developer Analgesic Productions, release Sephonie, the surreal  PC title, now on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Microsoft Xbox One,  Xbox Series X/S and Nintendo Switch.

Sephonie will pull in gamers who may not usually pick 3D platformers as their genre of choice, as its unique levels and surreal, complex story offer a unique and unrivalled gaming experience!

Features:

Use acrobatic moves to navigate lush, jade canopies and rusty sandstone spires! Every surface is yours to climb.

• Fling yourself over high ledges using the satisfying Teledash Vault
• Deftly Wall-run across any vertical surface
• Grapple through the air with the help of long-tongued Ribbats
• Effortlessly Glide by using floating Dandelion Puffs

Quick Facts About Sephonie

• Varied platforming puzzles
• Acrobatic platforming
• Perfect for speedrunning
• Intriguing story
• Colourful graphics
• Unlockable platforming abilities
• Surreal characters
• Interactive, beautiful environments, where every rock is climbable
• 8 lovingly crafted main areas
• Over 30 creatures to talk to and link with in the addictive “Puzzle Grid” minigame
• Full 3D cutscenes
• Vast postgame content

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Berlin, Germany – July 20, 2023 – Calling all the fans of the Bubble Bobble franchise! After more than three decades, the beloved duo, Bubby and Bobby return! ININ is proud to present the digital version of the legendary Parasol Stars: The Story of Bubble Bobble III on PlayStation 4 & 5, Nintendo Switch and Xbox at the end of 2023.

Parasol Stars: The Story of Bubble Bobble III is a classic platformer developed by TAITO that first graced the gaming scene in 1991. As a sequel to Rainbow Islands and the third instalment in the legendary Bubble Bobble series, it recaptured the magic and charm that delighted fans worldwide. While it never made its way to arcades, it instead captivated players on home consoles, such as PC Engine and TurboGrafx, and home computers like the Amiga. Now, it’s time to relive the excitement as Parasol Stars makes its triumphant return to modern platforms!

In this captivating platformer by TAITO, players follow the adventures of two brothers.

They embark on a mission to save their neighboring planets from an evil menace. Instead of shooting bubbles, they are now armed with colorful, dazzling parasols with magical powers. These parasols are also used to shield against enemy attacks, stun foes or unleash a torrent of high-scoring stars!

Parasol Stars: The Story of Bubble Bobble III is loaded with power-ups that could mean the difference between a sweet win or a crushing defeat! Toss a bomb and blast your enemies to smithereens, or freeze time with a clock that’s all yours to command. But don’t get too comfy, or Death will sneak up on you and swipe one of your precious lives! Harness the power of the parasol and show off your skills in this epic adventure!

Features:

• Triumphant Return: The universally beloved franchise, Bubble Bobble, is back on

  PlayStation 4 & 5, Nintendo Switch and Xbox.

• Cute Cast of Iconic characters: Meet a lovable cast of iconic characters, each with their unique charm and abilities, adding to the enjoyment of the gameplay.
• Dazzling Parasols: Wield colorful parasols with magical powers to shield against enemies, stun foes, and unleash high-scoring stars.
• Power-ups Galore: Discover a variety of power-ups, from bombs to time-freezing clocks, to gain the upper hand in challenging battles.
• Strategic Gameplay: Use the parasol weapon to secure victory and evade the looming threat of Death.
• Nostalgic Homage: Parasol Stars pays homage to TAITO’s earlier game, Chack’n Pop, one of the early platform games and a precursor to the highly popular Bubble Bobble series.
• Ten Worlds: Embark on an adventure beyond the main eight worlds of Parasol Stars and unlock two secret worlds.
• Keep an eye out for even more parasols! ININ and TAITO have exciting news to share soon.

Strictly Limited Games, in collaboration with ININ and TAITO, will be bringing to life exclusive and highly limited boxed editions of the game. These collector’s items will only be available through Strictly Limited Games. Pre-orders start on July 27th, so don’t miss your chance to relive the nostalgic magic of the Bubble Bobble series and immerse yourself in the charming world of Parasol Stars.

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A fateful encounter with the fairy-like creature named Noi sets Nayuta and his friend on a path to explore beyond the borders of their island home in order to stop a dark plot.

Watch the Characters & Gameplay Trailer to take a closer look at the faces who will accompany you on your adventures and the unique gameplay mechanics used to vanquish your foes!

The Legend of Nayuta: Boundless Trails is coming to Nintendo Switch, PS4, and PC on September 19, 2023!

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Los Angeles, USA – July 20th, 2023 – Burst2Flame are pleased to announce the release of a new update today that adds an extensive fast-paced Roguelike Mode to Stolen Realm, their innovative, simultaneous turn-based tactical RPG. Praised by the likes of Shroud and Sacriel for the flexibility of its class customisation and a design that avoids RPG bloat, Stolen Realm is currently in Early Access and due to release on PC, Switch and Xbox in 2023.

Stolen Realm’s new Roguelike mode is a fast paced version of the game where you can mix and match builds that are simply not possible in the traditional campaign. After every battle, you gain a level, choose a random skill and a random item from a set of options. Enemies, Bosses and Events are randomized too, making every run unique. Permadeath is the only option, but even if you fail, each run will help towards permanently unlocking new characters and passive skills for your future runs. Harder difficulties await those who desire greater glory. Can you make it through the roguelike gauntlet and conquer the final dragon?

The new update also adds a battle drops system where powerups that include damage bonuses, cooldown reductions and more, will spawn during battle. The update introduces a new  public lobby system that allows you to join other people’s games without being their friend on Steam and adds full controller support to the game.

Stolen Realm takes the deep tactical systems of RPGs like Divinity: Original Sin and gives it a unique twist. Simultaneous turns allows all members of the player and enemy team to take their actions at once, creating the kinds of fast-paced encounters you’d typically find in action RPGs, without sacrificing the strategic richness that turn-based RPG fans love.

Stolen Realm features  a highly customisable class system that allows you to create traditional RPG classes or break the mould to forge a unique champion of your own. Make a spell-slinging assassin, a priest born of frost, or a shadow-infused knight as you draw from a pool of over 300 possible skills. With over 700 items to loot, each fully customisable with modifiers, there’s even more  opportunity to change the way you play: wield Abbadon the Soul Crusher, a mythic mace that raises slain enemies as skeletal warriors to fight for you, or unsheath the Bloodletter, a cursed sword that grants additional power at the cost of your lifeblood.

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Paris, July 17th 2023 – Microids is pleased to announce that UFO Robot Grendizer: The Feast of the Wolves will be available November 14th, 2023 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC. The Nintendo Switch version will be released in 2024.

UFO Robot Grendizer: The Feast of the Wolves will follow the first story arc of the anime series, giving players the chance to revisit the most iconic moments of this epic adventure. Fans of the show will be thrilled to hear that the game will feature the memorable musical themes from the anime, re-orchestrated for an even more immersive experience. These musical themes have been a crucial part of the anime’s success and players will now be able to enjoy them in an interactive way.

About UFO Robot Grendizer: The Feast of The Wolves

Based on the famous anime adapted from Go Nagai’s manga UFO Robot Grendizer, this action game will grant nostalgic gamers the chance to play as Duke Fleet and his great robot and enjoy epic adventures. A unique opportunity to dive headfirst into an iconic pop culture universe filled with bravery, treason and sensational battles!

The cult animated series was one of the first successful exports of Japanese animation at the end of the 70’s. We all remember the iconic battles and the Grendizer’s weaponry used to defeat King Vega’s forces, launching attacks on Earth from its secret base hidden on the dark side of the moon. Are you ready for a legendary comeback?

UFO Robot Grendizer: The Feast of the Wolves will be available November 14th, 2023 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC. The Nintendo Switch version will be available in 2024.

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Paris, July 6th, 2023 – Prepare your gadgets! The digital version of Inspector Gadget: MAD Time Party will be released September 14th, 2023, on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One/Xbox Series X|S. The North American retail edition will launch on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch in October, 2023.

Get ready to save Metro City with your friends!

Developed by Smart Tale Games, this new party game for 1-4 players will immerse you in the iconic world of Inspector Gadget. Stroll through the environments of the original series, meet characters such as Chief Quimby, Penny, or the M.A.D. agents, and use Inspector Gadget’s various gadgets to fight the M.A.D. forces.

About Inspector Gadget: Mad Time Party

Wowsers! Play as the iconic Inspector Gadget and join your friends in this new party game! Metro City has fallen under the control of the evil Dr. Claw. In order to save the city, Inspector Gadget must use a time machine to go back in time. Unfortunately, the machine breaks down and the inspector’s ancestors are teleported to the present.

Your mission: Explore Metro City and confront Inspector Gadget’s ancestors to recover the missing parts of the machine. You’ll have to solve mini-game quests to unlock the bolts required to repair it.

Features:

• Embark on a fun and exciting adventure as the legendary Inspector Gadget and save Metro City from Dr. Claw!
• Explore Metro City and complete quests and challenges in Adventure Mode.
• Discover 16 entertaining mini games inspired by the Inspector Gadget universe, such as Count Them All, My Precious and Pass the Bomb!
• Have fun with family and friends in Multiplayer mode.
• Enjoy the exceptional soundtrack by Tanis Chalopin, the daughter of Inspector Gadget’s creator, Jean Chalopin.

The digital version of Inspector Gadget – MAD Time Party will be released September 14th, 2023, on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One/Xbox Series X|S. The North American retail edition will launch on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch in October, 2023.

The partnership with Microids was brokered by leading licensing agency WildBrain CPLG, part of WildBrain Ltd., a global leader in kids’ and family entertainment and owner of the Inspector Gadget brand.

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Berlin, Germany – July 18, 2023 – ININ & Ys Net are happy to announce that pre-orders for the boxed editions of Air Twister are now open! Get ready to experience the exhilarating 3D shooter crafted by the legendary game designer Yu Suzuki, the mastermind behind Shenmue, Space Harrier, Virtua Fighter, and Out Run. Immerse yourself in a symphony of classic gameplay and a mesmerizing soundtrack and transport to Yu Suzuki’s creative worlds. Air Twister will be available digitally & physically on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 and as a download on PlayStation 4, Xbox & PC on November 10th, 2023. Secure your copy now!

Air Twister is Yu Suzuki’s return to his arcade roots: an easy-to-learn, pick-up-and-play shooter with an inspired design and an extraordinary soundtrack by symphonic rock legend Valensia, who contributed a truly out-of-this-world soundtrack that has never been heard before in a video game.

Air Twister also presents quirky and unique moments that you will not find in any other contemporary game. There’s just something special about fighting a huge glowing space squid from the back of an armored flying fish while, at the same time, a lush glam rock solo reaches its crescendo. “Air Twister” is a game that has to be seen and played and heard to be believed!

The game consists of 12 differently designed stages, full of novel enemies and huge boss monsters that you fight with five weapons while speeding through highly detailed and imaginative 3D worlds. With each playthrough, you unlock more features and gameplay items to help you in future attempts.

From a technical perspective, Air Twister presents fast, detailed, and lovingly crafted 3D graphics based on the “Unreal” engine. Princess Arch moves automatically through the 3D landscapes while being surrounded by strange enemies and tons of fancy graphics effects.

Game Features:

• 12 artfully crafted stages with unique gear each time you play.
• Over 20 Vanguard creatures and 10 unique bosses to challenge your skills and simple controls for a fun and easy play experience.
• An epic soundtrack by Valensia, a music composer known for over three decades for keeping the musical rock and opera heritage of Queen’s greatest hits alive.
• High replayability by unlocking new gear, weapons, and Challenge Games in the Adventure Map.

But that’s not all! ININ’s partner label, Strictly Limited Games, gives Air Twister much-deserved Limited and Collector’s Editions. Stay tuned for more news on that!

Air Twister will be shown at and be playable Gamescom 2023

Appointments to see and play this and many other titles from ININ will be available soon.

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July 17th, 2023, Warsaw, Poland – The game developer QubicGames is collaborating with The Knights of Unity to launch Sword of Glory for the Nintendo Switch.

Game Description:

Your hero’s soul fought alongside the gods to defeat the Titans. At the end of the war, however, you were betrayed by your masters. Now, hundreds of years after your defeat, the Death God resurrects you and your soul so you can take revenge!

Control your gladiator, travel through the different cities and fight in different arenas using skills and magic to defeat opponents.

Features:

• Unique, easy to pick-up skill-based combat system
• Several cities to visit, containing new arenas, battle types and stronger opponents
• Cool weapons and gear to unlock
• Unique style and eye-catching visuals
• Rougelite game structure, allowing for quick and easy game sessions
• Organic progress, upgrade your gladiator in a natural way no hassle

Pick up a weapon and fight!

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July 13th, 2023 – Eastasiasoft Limited, publishers of the popular Mugen Souls and Rainbow Skies series, and 2P Games are proud to announce that their retro-style turn-based strategy game, Chaos Galaxy is available now on Nintendo Switch for $19.99, £17.99 and €19.99 with an additional 15% launch discount.

Created by solo developer Han Zhiyu, Chaos Galaxy promises an immersive sci-fi experience filled with thrilling battles, captivating storytelling, and endless exploration that pays homage to genre classics such as Advance Wars, Super Robot Wars and Romance of the Three Kingdoms.

Set in the distant Galactic Empire that ruled the galaxy for one thousand years has collapsed under a sudden impact of aliens. Now ravaged by civil war, countless heroes have set foot on the road to conquer three thousand worlds of the galaxy. Amidst this chaotic war, a greater threat to the galaxy looms in the distance…

Choose from four major fleets of the Galactic Empire, with 14 different factions at play, ranging from pirates, mercenaries, trader guilds, assassins, and more. Each faction has a completely different background story, characteristic arms, and policy tree.

There are more than 100 kinds of mecha and warships to choose from, with dozens of weapons and unit skills available, as well as more than 60 commanders with their own unique stories and skill sets. Revive the Empire or overthrow it! Establish a new church rule! Or program A.I to destroy mankind! The future of the galaxy is up to you!

“We are thrilled to bring Chaos Galaxy to Nintendo Switch,” said Joshua Michael French, Business Developer at Eastasiasoft Limited. “The Switch’s versatility perfectly compliments the game’s captivating gameplay and engrossing storytelling. We can’t wait for players to dive into the chaotic depths of the galaxy and experience an unforgettable adventure.”

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Thursday 13th of July, 2023: Today publisher Ratalaika Games, together with award-winning developer Analgesic Productions, has announced they are set to release Sephonie, the acclaimed PC title, on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Microsoft Xbox One,  Xbox Series X/S and Nintendo Switch on July 21st 2023.

Analgesic’s lauded developers, Melos Han-Tani & Marina Kittaka, have made award-nominated titles such as Anodyne (2013), Even the Ocean (2016) and Anodyne 2: Return to Dust (2019), consistently earning praise for their beautiful graphics, enchanting stories and settings. Their games’ mechanics and challenges continue to adhere to the highest of standards in Sephonie.

A Surreal Cave Odyssey 

Sephonie will pull in gamers who may not usually pick 3D platformers as their genre of choice, as its unique levels and surreal, complex story offer a unique and unrivalled gaming experience!

You play as three East Asian scientists, Amy, Ing-wen and Riyou, each with a distinctive personality. Each has stories and cultural references you’ll learn about as you guide them through tricky caves with your fast, gravity-defying platforming moves. Sephonie seamlessly integrates 3D platforming and a complex story about ecological themes and Asian history.

Navigate The Island’s Mysteries

The player starts on the island surface, then enters red, sandstone caverns, before making their way to a jade-coloured cavern of towering trees. In between exploration, meet wondrous creatures who grant you new platforming abilities, and experience “Mindshares”, short, visual novel-esque segments, where you get to hear about the lives of the three protagonists.

During a “Mindshare,” the characters are actually learning about each other’s experiences and secrets! As they grow closer, the levels start to surreally become places from their lives, such as a Tokyo cityscape, Japanese shopping malls, and American Midwest suburbs!

A Gymnastics-filled Experience

Use acrobatic moves to navigate lush, jade canopies and rusty sandstone spires! Every surface is yours to climb.

• Fling yourself over high ledges using the satisfying Teledash Vault
• Deftly Wall-run across any vertical surface
• Grapple through the air with the help of long-tongued Ribbats
• Effortlessly Glide by using floating Dandelion Puffs
• Use a Fusion Pod to perform a rocket-like Super-Dash

Quick Facts About Sephonie

• Varied platforming puzzles
• Acrobatic platforming
• Perfect for speedrunning
• Intriguing story
• Colourful graphics
• Unlockable platforming abilities
• Surreal characters
• Interactive, beautiful environments, where every rock is climbable
• 8 lovingly crafted main areas
• Over 30 creatures to talk to and link with in the addictive “Puzzle Grid” minigame
• Full 3D cutscenes
• Vast postgame content

Sephonie offers clever puzzles, platforming, storytelling, humor, plus so much more!

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