Twinworld Game Reviews

Paris, June 29, 2023 – Attention to all aspiring adventurers! Publisher Microids and Olydri Games are pleased to announce that the RPG Noob: The Factionless is now available digitally on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and PC! The game physical edition will launch August 29th 2023.

About Noob – The Factionless:

Noob – The Factionless follows the adventures of four players from the Rush guild: Baster the Neogician, Drek the Berserker, May the Cartomancer, and Logs the Elementalist. Their quest is to reach the supreme level and become the elite of the Horizon MMORPG – the Legendary Class. Together, they will have to face hundreds of monsters and wander around fantastic worlds to give their guild the place it deserves in the world of Horizon, among the mythic Noob, Justice, Roxxor and Pro Game Master guilds. But the challenge they will face will not be limited to Horizon: their avatars will accomplish «real» quests in real life. History can be made both into the game and IRL!

Main Features

• A true RPG experience with 50+ hours of gameplay, 750+ avatars to interact with and 300+ maps to wander in.
• Embody a team of 4 hardcore gamers and their video game avatars in a challenging and colorful RPG in a homage to the greatest J-RPGs!
• Explore a huge world, fight intense battles, and complete quests to level up your team.
• Customize your avatars with the best equipment you will loot in dungeons, grottos, chests, and city shops!
• Strengthen your team and upgrade your abilities by farming experience through the fights: adapt your skills to your fighting style or to the foes you encounter.
• Explore the world of Olydri and make your mark among the most powerful factions of the “Horizon” MMORPG, where the greatest players meet and fight!
• Play the “real” players in the “real world” and find out who is behind your friends’ avatars… or your enemies’!

Noob: The Factionless is now available digitally on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox one, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch and PC. The physical edition will launch August 29th, 2023. The game is fully subtitled in English, French, Italian, German and Spanish.

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Paris – June 27, 2023 – Microids is thrilled to announce the game Front Mission 1St Remake Limited Edition is now available on Nintendo Switch with a unique retail version. Watch the launch trailer now! Conceived by Microids, this Limited Edition contains exclusive physical content made by the artists behind the creation of the game.

The Limited Edition includes:

• The game Front Mission 1St Remake on Nintendo Switch
• An exclusive lenticular
• A printed game manual
• 2 lithographs

About Front Mission 1St Remake:

Play as a member of the O.C.U. or U.C.S., customize your Wanzer, strategize and use your firepower as well as the terrain to gain an advantage over your opponent.

In the year 2090, the world’s conflicts are fought using giant war machines called Wanzers. Huffman Island, the only place where the Oceania Cooperative Union (O.C.U.) and the Unified Continental States (U.C.S.) share a land border, is a hotbed of conflict.

An O.C.U. reconnaissance platoon led by Captain Royd Clive is assigned to investigate a U.C.S. munitions plant. They are ambushed by U.C.S. Wanzers, triggering a series of events that plunges the whole island into war.

Key features:

• Experience an adventure in a complex Geo-political universe and choose your side through two different campaigns.
• Customize every part of your Wanzer, improve its firepower, defense, speed and gain combat efficiency.
• Take into account your environment and develop the best possible strategy to quickly gain the upper hand over your opponent.
• Enjoy the remake in full 3D with enhanced graphics and effects. Play in modern mode with new features or experience the original gameplay.

Front Mission 1St Remake Limited edition is now available on Nintendo Switch.

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Stuttgart, Germany – June 27, 2023 – ININ and YSNET are thrilled to announce the anticipated release of Air Twister, the exhilarating 3D shooting adventure game crafted by the legendary Yu Suzuki, on modern consoles!

Renowned for iconic titles such as Space Harrier, After Burner, Out Run and the Shenmue series, the Japanese game designer returns with an exciting new experience. Pre-orders begin on July 18th, so mark your calendar for the release on November 10, 2023!

Air Twister will be available in both physical and digital formats for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 & 5 and only digitally for Xbox and PC. Secure your copy in advance and get ready for a captivating journey through Yu Suzuki’s imaginative realms!

In Air Twister, embark on an epic quest with Princess Arch as she fights to save her planet from imminent destruction. Armed with arrows that trace graceful arcs of light, she confronts bizarre invaders in her path. With more than 20 unique enemies to conquer and beautifully designed stages to explore, Air Twister promises an unforgettable gaming experience.

To evoke a sense of nostalgia for traditional arcade games, Yu Suzuki designed Air Twister with varying levels of difficulty, providing an authentic old-school arcade feel.

The game’s challenging gameplay is amplified by an epic musical score by Valensia that will take you on a nostalgic and thrilling journey. It is a one-of-a-kind gaming adventure that no player will soon forget!

Game Features:

• 12 artfully crafted stages with unique and new experiences each time you play. Embark on a fantastic journey, resembling that of Alice down the rabbit hole.
• 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 Dutch music composer, known for over three decades of keeping the musical rock and opera heritage of Queen’s greatest hits alive.8
• High replayability by unlocking Challenge Games in the Adventure Map with different modes like Arcade, Turbo, Boss Rush and more!
• Many fantastic Minigames with surprising elements.

Air Twister will be shown at Gamescom 2023!

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Paris – June 26th, 2023 – Microids is thrilled to announce the video game Dino Ranch – Ride to the Rescue developed by Redox Interactive. Join the exciting world of Dino Ranch, the animated series that has captured the hearts of millions of children around the globe and get ready for an experience jam-packed with dinotastic fun! Immerse yourself in this epic adventure where you’ll encounter thrilling mini-games and have a roaring good time with your favorite Rancheroos.

Dino Ranch – Ride to the Rescue will be available October 12,2023 on Nintendo Switch in digital, and in November 2023 in retail.

About Dino Ranch – Ride to the Rescue

The Dino-mite eggs have disappeared from the hatchery and the peace of the Ranch is at stake. Only YOU can help our roarsome trio of Rancheroos Jon, Min and Miguel to search for the stolen eggs and bring them back to the Ranch. But be careful, the mischievous Tinhorns may have something to do with all this trouble…

With the help of your favorite rancheroos, embark on an exciting journey while exploring the Dino Ranch, completing missions full of twists and turns, and hatching new dinosaur eggs! Sprint with Jon, nurture and take care of dino-mites with Min, and build and repair tools with Miguel to solve the mystery of the stolen eggs!

Ready to get your claws into the fun by exploring the world of Dino Ranch and have a roar-some time?

Features:

• JOIN YOUR FAVORITE HEROES Jon, Min, and Miguel to discover a world full of cowboys and dinos and play funny and dino-driven mini-games!
• EXPLORE & TAKE ACTION: Race alongside Jon and Blitz as he zooms through the ranch and its surroundings at a lightning speed. Engage in dynamic mini games to find the lost eggs and show off your amazing lasso skills!
• NURTURE & HATCH: Step into the shoes of Min and Clover, the Dino doctor and caretakers of the hatchery. Show your love and care for the adorable dinosaurs as you nurture them and experience the pure joy of hatching newly found eggs.
• BUILD & REPAIR: Every great adventure requires ingenuity. Team up with Miguel to construct and repair essential tools and overcome obstacles with the explosive Tango and her mighty strength!

Dino Ranch – Ride to the Rescue will be available October 12,2023 on Nintendo Switch in digital, and in November 2023 in retail.

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Paris, June 26th, 2023 – Publisher Microids and IMPS unveil today a first teaser and new screenshots for The Smurfs 2 – The Prisoner of the Green Stone, a 3D adventure/platform video game. Developed by OSome Studio, The Smurfs 2 – The Prisoner of the Green Stone is an all-new story releasing November 2nd, 2023 in digital as well as in retail for the European territories on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC in Europe. The US retail versions will come November 14th.

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 Smurf, Brainy Smurf, Clumsy Smurf, and Smurfstorm.
• 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 acquire the BoostiBoom and 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 license, set in a beautiful, well-crafted colorful universe!

The Smurfs 2 – The Prisoner of the Green Stone will be available on November 2nd, 2023 in digital as well as in retail for the European territories on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC in Europe. 
The US retail versions will come November 14th.

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Saint-Ouen, France, Milan, Italy, June 22nd 2023 – To celebrate the release of the Nintendo Switch version of Crime O’Clock on June 30, Just For Games and Bad Seed are delighted to unveil its Launch Trailer. For the very first time, we are presenting the ‘Fulcrum Stories,’ providing an alternative way to enjoy Crime O’Clock even more.

Revealed during the last Nintendo Indie World, Crime O’Clock will launch June 30th 2023 on Nintendo Switch.

The PC release date for Crime O’Clock is now set for July 21st.

Crime O’Clock unveils today a new game mode “Fulcrum Stories”.

In this captivating mode, players will get up close and personal with the intimate lives of many characters across the game’s five maps. Follow the inhabitants over 10 time ticks and discover their very own stories. With over 30 lighthearted tales, the mode “Fulcrum Stories” offers a unique experience, far from the criminal investigations at the core of Crime O’Clock.

Who knows what you will discover! Maybe some familiar faces..

About Crime O’Clock:

ALERT! ALERT!

TIME SHIFT CONTINUUM IS AT RISK!

Prevent crimes before they happen! It’s Crime O’Clock!

Investigate cases through time and evolving maps by unveiling a multi-era linked story. Will you be observant enough to solve the mysteries? Crime waits for no one!

“Oh, another Where’s Waldo game?!?” Well, not really!!!

Time travel

As a time detective, your job is to travel through time and solve crimes that should never have happened!

Each map has multiple time markers to visit and use. They help you resolve different cases of hacking, murder, theft and more.

But a common thread of strange events is developing over the centuries…

An ever-changing map

Something or someone is trying to disturb time and it’s up to you to find out what is happening!

A HUGE zoom-able map for each era is the playing field for deductive thinking and the search for clues.

You must proceed with a deductive method in order to combine the missing pieces.

As you solve cases, the map changes and new adventures are unlocked.

EVE: Tools & help systems

As you can see, it’s a point-and-click game. The only skill you need is your fully functional brain to deconstruct crimes!

You won’t be alone in your job, though. EVE, an advanced AI, will help you by providing tools and guidance.

Using EVE’s system, you have new ways to find clues and evidence. Deductive sessions alternate with action and puzzle mechanics for a complete user experience.

During your adventure, EVE will upgrade its systems, unlocking new features…

Explore five different ages

You’ll explore five different ages during your investigations:

• The Steam Age, with automata, crazy inventions and gothic mysteries.
• The Atlantean Age, with its magic crystals and its peaceful, utopian civilization.
• The Information Age, based on the real-life city of Milan, Italy, the developers’ hometown.
• It features some of the most iconic buildings and landmarks such as Duomo di Milano, Castello Sforzesco, The Last Supper and many others.
• The Lost Age – the sands of time hide mysteries and technological marvels.
• The Aeon Age – bright lights, ruthless corporations and underground struggles – all hi-tech!

Best of luck detective, crime does not wait for justice!

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Stuttgart, Germany – June 22nd 2023 – Strictly Limited Games, in partnership with Amata K.K., is excited to team up and release the limited boxed editions of Last Labyrinth for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5. In Last Labyrinth Players must escape a mansion full of hidden dangers alongside a mysterious girl named Katia, who is unable to speak or understand their language. Katia is voiced by Stefanie Joosten, known for her role as Quiet in Metal Gear Solid 5. Previously a PlayStation VR exclusive, this new version adds the option to turn-off VR, to make it accessible to players worldwide who do not own a VR Headset. Additionally, Last Labyrinth now supports PlayStation VR2 on the PlayStation 5, enhancing the immersive gameplay experience even more.The Nintendo Switch version will be named Last Labyrinth -Lucidity Lost- and will remove the VR functionality.

Since we had the pleasure to release the original Last Labyrinth in its physical form on PlayStation 4, creating a physical Edition for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 was an obvious choice for us.

These editions will exclusively be available at Strictly Limited Games  and will be the ONLY physical version of the game worldwide.

About Last Labyrinth:

In Last Labyrinth, you awaken in an unfamiliar mansion. You find yourself vulnerable and tied up, with your arms and hands bound, immobilized in a wheelchair. Your only hope for escape lies with Katia, upon whom you are dependent. Katia relies solely on nonverbal cues to interact with you and navigate through the game.

This unique form of communication adds an extra layer of challenge and immersion. You must rely on subtle gestures, eye contact, and body language to convey your intentions and understand Katia’s instructions. This communication style creates a sense of intimacy and cooperation between the characters, requiring a deep understanding and trust to unravel the mysteries of the mansion. Katia presents you with a series of intensive, meticulous, and inventive escape room puzzles. These riddles progressively grow in complexity and diversity, encompassing challenges related to numbers and brain-teasing tasks. Each puzzle must be solved in order to advance in your venture.

Features:

• Soundtrack by Hiroki Kikuta (Secret of Mana, Soulcalibur V)
• Theme Song and Voice for Katia by Stefanie Joosten
• A unique and original nonverbal escape adventure
• Brain-teasing puzzles and riddles
• Multiple endings to uncover
• Created by a team whose previous works include Shadow of the Colossus, ICO, and Puppeteer
• Option to turn-off VR on PlayStation 5
• Compatible for PlayStation VR2

Limited Editions:

Strictly Limited Games is giving Last Labyrinth the boxed legacy it deserves, with two unique limited editions, available for pre-order exclusively via the Strictly Limited Games online shop.

The Limited Edition is limited to a maximum of 1999 copies for Nintendo Switch and 999 for PlayStation 5 at a price of 39.99€, including a colourful game manual.

The Special Limited Edition is limited to a maximum of 999 copies for Nintendo Switch and 666 for Playstation 5 at price of 59.99€, including lots of additional collectibles:

• Game for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5
• Special Edition Box
• Colorful Game Manual
• Making of Blu-Ray
• A3 Poster
• Artbook
• Autograph by Stefanie Joosten
• Two Postcards

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Paris, June 21, 2023 – Microids is pleased to announce the video game Inspector Gadget: Mad Time Party will be available September 14th 2023 in digital on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox One/Xbox Series X|S and Steam. The retail version of the game will launch in October 2023 on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5.

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 the various gadgets of the Inspector 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.

Inspector Gadget: Mad Time Party will be available September 14th 2023 in digital on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox One/Xbox Series X|S and Steam. The retail version of the game will launch in October 2023 on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5.

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Stuttgart, Germany – June 20th, 2023 – The highly anticipated TAITO arcade classic, RayStorm x RayCrisis HD Collection will be released both physically and digitally on June 30th! Physical versions are now available for preorder for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4!

Regarded as two of the most important and beloved shoot ‘em ups TAITO has ever released and the more advanced successors of RayForce – RayStorm and RayCrisis – have certainly carved their own path in arcade gaming history.

Released in 1996 and ported to several consoles, including the SEGA Saturn, PlayStation and XBOX 360, RayStorm takes place in a parallel universe to RayForce and RayCrisis, where humanity has expanded its space colonies all the way to Orion’s Belt. Unfortunately, the rebellious colony of Secilia overthrows the government and plans to obliterate the earth and all the people on it. To counter it, Earth sends out a covertly-developed fighter codenamed the R-Gray (that’s you, buddy) in hopes of penetrating the Secilian atmosphere and obliterating Secilia’s base of operations.

Set in a cyberspace environment, RayCrisis was originally released in 1998 for TAITO G-NET arcade hardware, and marked a stylistic departure from the rest of the series, featuring for the first time 3D graphics. A prequel to RayForce, it details the events during the time in which the supercomputer called Con-Human gained sentience and rebelled against its human creators. While the Earth is being demolished, a cyberspace hacker launches a desperate assault to jack into the supercomputer’s virtual core and cease its insanity. It is up to you and the Waveriders to keep the malicious AI from causing any more chaos – even if it could be too late, the least you can do is ensure that no more lives are lost in the real world by ending it in the digital realm.

Relive the excitement of epic battles in outer and cyber space with this new collection, featuring not only RayStorm and RayCrisis, with their polygon-based 3D graphics and striking art styles, but also their HD remastered versions. All of this is accompanied by the unforgettable soundtrack composed by TAITO’s legendary sound team, ZUNTATA.

RayStorm x RayCrisis HD Collection – out on June, 30th physically and digitally for EUR 39,99.

Want to discover the full trilogy? TAITO’s original Ray’Z Arcade Chronology will also come to the West with five versions of three titles. Together with RayForce, RayCrisis and their HD remasters, you get the opportunity to play the original Arcade version of RayForce, released in 1994 and responsible for revolutionizing the “two attack layer system”, undoubtedly changing the face of shoot ’em ups.

Ray’Z Arcade Chronology – out on June 30th digitally for EUR 49,99.

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Gateshead, United Kingdom – 20th June, 2023 – Coatsink and Over The Moon are pleased to reveal that their video game nostalgia-fuelled Souls-like, The Last Hero of Nostalgaia, is available on PlayStation and Switch today, priced at $24.99 / €24.99 / £19.99. The Rise Of Evil, a brand new DLC for The Last Hero of Nostalgaia, also launches today on PC, Xbox, PlayStation and Switch, priced at $7.99 / €7.99 / £6.69. For brand new players who want the complete experience, the base game and DLC have also been packaged together with The Last Hero of Nostalgaia – Deluxe Edition, priced at $29.99 / €29.99 / £24.99, also available today.

The Rise of Evil DLC adds two new areas to the game: Easymaker’s Retreat and The Builder’s Sanctuary. Your new quest will also require you to defeat three new bosses that will put the skills and abilities you’ve acquired through the main game to the ultimate test.

The Last Hero of Nostalgaia is set in a world that celebrates videogame nostalgia, blending the complex systems and dark aesthetics of its Souls-like inspirations with a reference-packed comedy tale told by a cynical narrator never short of a sharp putdown. The game delivers tough but fair combat, challenging bosses for you to overcome, engaging narrative mechanics rich in lore and a shockingly-rich character creator (kind of). The Last Hero of Nostalgaia draws on the best of the games that inspired it while delivering a humorous and innovative twist on the genre, along with a boatload of nudge and wink references that will delight videogame fans.

The Last Hero of Nostalgaia offers players the chance to enjoy tackling the game’s tough battles and laugh at its funny moments with friends thanks to an online co-op mode. Whether alone or alongside a friend, it’s time to jump into the world of videogames and find what’s causing the blight of pixelation causing it to collapse backwards in time. Nostalgaia is fading away to nothing: even the memories of our proud, cherished video games are being lost. Now, with our fidelity all but gone, at the very brink of extinction, hope emerges to fight back.

“I’m really happy to finally bring The Last Hero of Nostalgaia to PlayStation and Switch players,” said Over the Moon CEO Jon Warner. “For those who have already enjoyed the game on PC and Xbox, I hope you’re looking forward to jumping back in and taking on the new challenges we’ve put together for The Rise of Evil DLC!”

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