Twinworld Game Reviews

We are excited to announce that we are partnering with IKINAGAMES Co., Ltd. to publish a brand-new RPG, STARBITES, coming to Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Steam early 2026.

The Limited Edition, which features The Journey to STARBITES Art Book, Original Soundtrack, the Lukida’s Sweet Ride Acrylic Stand, a Metal Motorbot Pin Set, and the Lukida and Friends Rubber Keychain Set is also available for preorder via the NIS Online Store.

About STARBITES

Hop on your Motorbot and ride toward freedom in the brand-new RPG STARBITES! On Bitter, a desert planet ravaged by the aftermath of an interstellar war, a young salvager named Lukida seeks to escape to the stars, but a sudden attack by a giant robot sets events into motion that will change her life—and the fate of Bitter—forever.

Explore the expansive landscape of Bitter atop your Motorbot, and fight your way to victory in a turn-based battle system that’s easy to learn, and satisfying to master. Build up your party, kit out your Motorbots with powerful equipment, and head out into the deserts of Bitter! Somewhere beneath the dunes, the truth of what happened 45 years ago awaits…

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Stuttgart, 19th August, 2025: The legendary 1992 Amiga shoot ’em up Apidya is making its long-awaited comeback. Apidya’ Special is an authentic, 24-bit pixel remake — no 3D models, no AI upscaling — just handcrafted pixels and passion. Launching in 2026 for PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch, it delivers a nostalgic yet expanded experience.

Developed by the original team, together with a devoted Apidya super-fan-turned-developer, Apidya’ Special is based on a previously abandoned 1990s console port, combining original assets with all-new pixel art, additional authentic sound effects, and remixed music. Legendary composer Chris Hülsbeck contributes an exclusive, completely rearranged soundtrack which has never been released.

Players can experience Apidya’ Special in true widescreen with new parallax effects or switch to the original Amiga 4:3 mode that looks, plays, and sounds exactly like 1992. Optional CRT effects with simulated shadow mask, scan lines, and phosphor bloom recreate the classic display feel.

Key Features

• Authentic Remake – Completely rebuilt from scratch; no emulation.

• Two Visual Modes – Seamlessly switch between HD widescreen or original Amiga 4:3 presentation.

• Exclusive Chris Hülsbeck OST – Newly arranged soundtrack alongside remixed and classic tracks.

• Retro Visual Effects – Optional CRT shaders, bloom, and authentic scanline simulation.

• Expanded Worlds – 5 diverse themed worlds (Meadow, Pond, Sewers, Cyber, Lair), up to 5 levels each, 20 unique bosses, and hidden special stages.

• Fresh Surprises – Randomized in-game events like “Night Mode” with new enemy sprites.

• Co-op Mode – Second player controls one of the helper drones.

• Accessibility Options – Modernized difficulty settings to make the game enjoyable for all generations (including the original devs).

“We never thought we’d return to Apidya after all these years,” said Peter Thierolf, original creator of the game. “but with new technology, the right team, and the passion of the community, we can finally deliver the version we always dreamed about.”

A cult classic cherished by European retro gamers for over three decades, Apidya’ Special is poised to bring its insect-fueled action to a new generation — while giving veterans the most faithful and feature-rich version ever made.

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Wiesbaden, Germany – August 18th, 2025 – Publisher Assemble Entertainment and solo developer Moral Anxiety Studio are thrilled to announce that Roadwarden, the award-winning illustrated text-based RPG, will launch on Nintendo Switch on August 25, 2025.

Set in a gritty, low-fantasy world full of mystery, danger, and moral dilemmas, Roadwarden puts players in the boots of a solitary traveller tasked with exploring an untamed peninsula. The game combines isometric pixel art, deep narrative design, and RPG elements such as inventory puzzles, dialogue choices, character builds, and survival mechanics.

Pre-orders are now available on the Nintendo eShop for EUR 10.99/USD, with a 20% launch discount. The game will launch globally on 25 August 2025, with a release in Korea to follow shortly after.

Key Features – Roadwarden

• Explore a Mysterious Peninsula
  Uncover secrets, dangers, and hidden stories in a richly detailed, low-fantasy world.
• Choose Your Class and Backstory
  Play as a warrior, mage, or scholar, shaping your character’s abilities, beliefs, and personality.
• Meaningful Choices
  Engage in deep dialogue, make the right decisions and shape the world around you.
• Unique Genre Blend
  Combines text-based storytelling, isometric pixel art, RPG systems, and adventure mechanics.
• 30+ Hour Campaign
  Immerse yourself in a narrative-driven experience full of quests, survival elements, and moral dilemmas.

Every shadow hides a threat, every stranger may be a friend or a foe, and every choice could be your last. Roadwarden on Nintendo Switch invites a new audience to lose themselves in a world where every path is uncertain and every decision has weight. The roads are calling and only you can decide where they lead.

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We are excited to announce that the latest entry in the pixel action RPG series Cladun, Cladun X3 will launch digitally on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Steam on September 26, 2025.

About Cladun X3

Villains from near and far have been summoned to Arcanus Cella to participate in a cutthroat death game in the name of achieving world peace. You are one of those villains.

To survive this dangerous death game, you’ll need to power up your strength and venture into the depths of mysterious dungeons. Conquer floors teeming with ferocious monsters, avoid deadly traps, and make evil allies to aid in your journey. Do you have what it takes to become the ultimate evil?

Cladun X3 is the latest entry in the Cladun series of pixel action RPGs where everything from characters to their weapons and even music is fully customizable. Players can choose from six different weapon types and 10 different jobs to conquer the dungeons of Arcanus Cella. Recruit custom characters to join your cause and use their power to enhance a single unit with the Magic Circle System, a unique system to the Cladun series. Each job has their own stats, preferred weapons, and Magic Circles to try!

Features

Pixel Power

Hack, slash, and spell your way to villainous victory in floors teeming with monsters and traps! Conquer the death game in the story mode, and test your mettle in randomly-generated Ran-geons filled with untold treasures.

Your Dungeon, Your Rules

Customize practically every aspect of your Cladun experience from A to Z! Create your own characters, weapons, towns—even music!

Form a Circle

A Magic Circle, that is! In this system unique to the Cladun series, inactive party members can be assigned to formations to provide stat boosts and abilities to a single player-controlled character. Plus, they’ll also serve as handy meat shields in battle!

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Don your yukata and order up a hot tray of takoyaki because the matsuri has finally opened and Kimono Cats is now available on Nintendo Switch & Steam! Players can explore a classic summer festival in the style of old Japan, popping balloons, playing fair games, and earning prizes to build a dream village of their very own.

Experience the joy of the festival today as Kimono Cats is available now for $8.99 USD on Nintendo Switch and Steam.

About Kimono Cats

Kimono Cats is a warm, light-hearted casual game that skillfully combines the carefree popping of balloons with social cooperation and a gentle romance system. Joining a charming cat couple, players will take part in the Matsuri festival to participate in lighthearted mini-games, interact with intriguing characters, and build the purrfect dream village.

Every throw at a balloon is a thrill as they contain a wealth of useful items, from coins to treats for your companions to completely unexpected things! It’s impossible to predict whether they’ll pop out something as unexpected as… a sudden weather change.

Time for a break from balloon darts? The options are endless with the Matsuri buzzing with mini-games! Players will have the chance to try their hand at goldfish scooping, music challenges, ball tosses, shuriken throwing, and even the Running Ramen game!

With a total of 18 levels, 18 mini-games, and over 112 types of bubbles to pop Kimono Cats guarantees a pleasant, festive time filled to the brim!

The festival is delightful, but the ideal village won’t build itself! Using coins from balloons, the audience will be able to choose from a vast array of houses, shops, decorations, plants, and more to arrange a town that reflects individual taste. Now all that remains is to visit other players’ villages to exchange small gifts and kind messages!

Last but not least, Kimono Cats is primarily a celebration of acceptance and creativity. Players will be able to freely customize your character, including genderfluid options, and form deeper, even romantic relationships with their feline companions. Treats and cute interactions like hugging or dancing are the key to their hearts, and with no limitations, true love is available to everyone!

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Barueri, Brazil – August 14th, 2025 – Creative Hand are delighted to announce that their cozy shop management game where you create minions for dungeon master customers, Tiny Witch, is debuting on Nintendo Switch on September 10th with a 30% launch discount.

In Tiny Witch, you take on the role of a little witch left in charge of a magic wizard store located in a town full of dungeon masters. Activate your spells, unlock new recipes, and prepare the best minions in time to avoid upsetting your customers in an experience that’s perfect on Nintendo Switch.

Create resources by mixing them in the pounder or boiling them in the cauldron, then manufacture minions by mixing magical resources on your alchemy table. Deliver the requested minions to the customers or suffer the consequences! Different kinds of customers have varying tempers and willingness to give you tips. Serving them is key to the longevity of your humble witchy establishment.

Expand your shop and your skill by purchasing new resources and equipment. There are different stages, such as a wrapping stage where you can buy decorations, pets, and add new work tables. Operate your minion-crafting store throughout the days and nights in a forest, a cave, and a desert – this big world is your tiny witch’s oyster.

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Deck13 Spotlight and Wobble Ghost are proud to announce the release window for their upcoming action-adventure Spindle. While it still takes a few more days, the fresh trailer might entertain you like a phantom watching an hourglass. Spindle will be released later this year for PC and Nintendo Switch.

The handcrafted world of Spindle has been in development since 2018 and each and every pixel in the game went through multiple iterations. The team’s strive for perfection is now finally coming to an end as Spindle is as close to their vision as possible. And, the new Release Window Teaser demonstrates that perfectly well.

Spindle is an old school action-adventure that lets you dive into a beautifully handcrafted pixel world. Explore shadowy dungeons, solve intricate puzzles, and use Death’s unique powers to outwit the creatures and obstacles in your path.

And while the journey of development is soon coming to an end, we can’t wait to see players finally getting their hands on the game to start their own journey and become the one and only death, accompanied by a little pig.

Grab scythe and pig to unravel the mystery behind it all when Spindle arrives on PC and Nintendo Switch in ***ber 2025!

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August 12th, 2025 —  RedDeer.Games  is excited to invite players to unleash their creativity in the upcoming isometric world builder, Above Snakes.  Developed by  Square Glade Games, Above Snakes will be available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox consoles on September 4th, 2025.

Above Snakes is inspired by the tales of survival that filled the Wild West, as a nation took its first steps towards the modern world we know today. Players will step into the shoes of Aiyana, an explorer who journeys through the untamed lands, crafting, farming, hunting and building her own slice of paradise.

About The Game

Above Snakes is set in an open world with light survival elements and a multitude of secrets to uncover in the unexplored Wild West lands. Players will shape and alter the landscapes lying ahead, craft necessary equipment, fight for survival, and hunt in a pristine wild world to build their new home there.

Above Snakes is an adventure that players can take on at their own pace with light survival elements and a vast amount of secrets to uncover in unexplored Wild West lands. Build a world piece by piece while navigating new regions and battling against the elements as well as dangerous undead “Lost Souls” who threaten the innocent.

Game Features

• Relaxing survival craft worldbuilder – create a world from world pieces
• 100+ unique world pieces with different biomes and biome combinations
• Craft, farm, hunt, fish, build bases, fight, and explore.
• A customizable adventure RPG featuring a long-term progression system.
• Players can complete quests at their own pace and unravel the secrets of the land.
• A lightweight story of a young woman in the middle of a conflict

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Monday August 11th, 2025: German publisher BBG Entertainment GmbH starts the countdown to the releases of the eagerly awaited BOULDER DASH 40th Anniversary edition starring the much loved central character Rockford in more mayhem boulder challenges that will delight, or should we say excite fans of this genre and IP. Releasing on all major platforms, priced at €19.99 / $19.99, which include PC, Nintendo Switch, Microsoft Xbox, Mac and Sony PlayStation 4 and 5.

What more can be said of the brand that hasn’t been said before? Well, for a start, there are 180  brand new creatively designed levels of explosive action and with a completely redesigned engine. While sticking to its roots and ideals that made it so playable originally it now with extra polish, slickness and inventiveness! It’s sort of back to the future – the 80s but now in 2025 but with 80s retro essence!

What’s it ALL ABOUT

Basically some would say gather enough diamonds in a cave filled with treacherous enemies and falling rocks to open the door to the exit. Simple right – WRONG! Fast reactions, forward thinking, a touch of luck but loads of skill and anticipation is essential! It isn’t called Boulder Dash for nothing! Think of a maze,  with lots of compartments all with hazards galore and safely make your way out of it, without some fateful ending!

Award Winning!

Already BOULDER DASH 40th Anniversary has distinguished itself at a number of shows where the game has been shown collecting a number of awards and recognition for the fresh new look and exciting and progressive challenges it presents!

Some exciting FEATURES…

• 6 new, never-before-seen worlds

• 3 new worlds created by hardcore fans

• 180 completely new, balanced, and refined levels

• Variety of new and unique items, including growing walls, slime, enemy generator, eggs, plus more

• Construction kit to create, share, or download other players’ levels

• Distinctive visual style that aims to blend original color schemes with contemporary themes

• Option to select and play for one of the three main heroes, each crafted in line with the game’s original vision

• Music and sounds composed by Germany’s most famous video game musician Chris Huelsbeck (Giana Sisters, Turrican, Star Wars Rogue Squadron, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate and many more)

Stephan Berendsen – CEO and Owner – publisher BBG- Entertainment – “ It’s now not long before BOULDER DASH 40th Anniversary is released to the world and the feedback we have received from attending shows and gamers who have played the demo has been exceedingly rewarding. It really justified our effort in creating this brand new version of Boulder Dash and proves that Retro titles can still make a big impact and fans can discern  a game that offers up a real challenge – Boulder Dash being a prime example.”

(Germany – 7th August 2025)  – Deck13 Spotlight and Umami Tiger, the newly founded Studio from Matthias Linda, are proud to announce Ashes of Elrant the official DLC for the masterpiece and award winning indie JRPG Chained Echoes is released today, August 7th for PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch.

BIGGER THAN BIG!

With easily up to 10 – 15 hours of fresh content, including sidequests and hidden secrets, Ashes of Elrant is more than just a regular DLC. It is a new chapter within the universe of Chained Echoes, offering tons of interesting background information for experienced players. Find out more about the Order of Leonar and its roots. Meet a new playable character, the White Wolf, whose full name can now be discovered in the game.

A fully fleshed out Fishing Mini Game has also made it into the DLC and besides the pure joy it offers, we’ve also hidden a rewarding song inside this Mini Game which is now also available through Spotify and other common streaming services. A special shout out to Defy the Laws of Tradition.

Ashes of Elrant is a triumphal DLC which costs Euros 9.99 but is a huge offering that will not disappoint!

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