Twinworld Game Reviews

Paris, France – July 26, 2023 – Publisher Just For Games, development studio Bevel Bakery and publisher Abiding Bridge are delighted to announce that Sclash, the 2D versus fighting game were one hit can kill your opponent, will be featured at the one and only fighting game tournament EVO 2023.

Slash is releasing on PC (Steam and GOG) August 4 2023, as well as Nintendo Switch, PlayStation and Xbox later this year.

About Sclash:

Slash your way to victory! Sclash is an easy to pick-up but hard to master 2D samurai fighting game full of tension, where one hit is enough to kill.

Play as hand-drawn samurais in beautiful painted settings and fight your opponent in epic and solemn duels where each move matters. Manage your stamina, breath and take your time to land a deadly hit.

Choose between 5 characters and battle offline and online* in 16 beautiful stages to unlock 50+ skins for your samurais!

Learn more about the fight between Aki and Natsu clans, and discover a story inspired by Japanese culture in the Story Mode.

*via Remote Play Together first. All the team is finalizing the Rollback Netcode Online Mode and we prefer to postpone it a bit to be sure that it will arrive in the way we wanted it.

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Vienna, Austria, July 24th, 2023: Glorious battles, shining armor, a sharp sword, and a trusty shield: That’s the stuff that heroes are made of! Become a hero yourself when Trine 5 releases on August 31st, 2023 on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X, and Nintendo Switch!

For now, meet Pontius the Knight, Protector of the Realm and also the biggest pie lover the land has ever seen! A real frontline hero who is always going head first into battle to protect his friends.

Your sword and shield will aid you on your journey – if you know how to use them! As a skilled knight and professional pie eater, Pontius can use his sword to fight off enemies, get rid of obstacles, and even use it as a platform to help him reach higher areas. The shield, not only made to protect, will come in handy to reflect light, skate across water, and even use as a glider!

Charge, smash, fight, and puzzle-solve your way through the dangers that await with your fellow adventurers. And should you need further help, the Prismatic Talisman will be your best friend – literally. Clones can be useful!

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Paris, July 24th, 2023 – Publisher Microids and IMPS unveil today a new video for the 3D adventure/platform video game, The Smurfs 2: The Prisoner of the Green Stone. Premiered at San Diego Comic Con on July 22nd, this new video reveals new environments and the evil Stolas!

Developed by OSome Studio, The Smurfs 2: The Prisoner of the Green Stone is an all-new story releasing digitally November 2nd, 2023 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC. The game retail version is expected November 14th in North America.

About The Smurfs 2: The Prisoner of the Green Stone

Handy Smurf has created a revolutionary invention: SmurfoMix! However, it’s missing a key ingredient, the Green Stone, which lays in the greedy clutches of Gargamel.

He sets off on a mission to retrieve the famous Green Stone, a key ingredient that would greatly help him  improve his invention, from Gargamel’s laboratory. But a fatal misstep causes it to explode, its fragments scattering throughout the Cursed Land. In addition to unleashing into the wild its incredible powers to copy and decompose matter, the Green Stone has set free the evil Stolas, a new order bent on creating a reign of terror.

A crack team of 4 Smurfs must then adventure to save the Cursed Land from the mighty Stolas! Well equipped, the Smurfs can count on the SmurfoMix and an unexpected ally… Gargamel himself!

Key features:

• Meet the team of 4 iconic Smurfs: Handy, Brainy, Dimwitty, and Storm.
• An accessible and intuitive gameplay that will delight both Smurf fans and action/platforming fans.
• Enjoy dynamic gameplay with exploration, platforming, and even more intense combat thanks to the SmurfoMix!
• For the first time in a video game, collaborate with Gargamel! Use his teleporters to travel through the Cursed Land and discover 3 brand new unexplored regions.
• Collect various resources to improve the Smurfomix throughout your adventure!
• Embark on the adventure with a friend or family partner in co-op mode.
• A new story which respects the franchise, set in a beautiful, well-crafted colorful universe!

The Smurfs 2 – The Prisoner of the Green Stone will be available digitally November 2nd, 2023 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC. The game retail version is expected November 14th in North America.

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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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