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Stuttgart, Germany – 9 December 2022 – Today ININ Games is excited to announce the release of Jitsu Squad, the mindblowing, adrenaline rush of a 2D brawler from Tanuki Creative Studio! The game is now available as a boxed* & a digital edition for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5, as well as digitally for Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One.

*The physical versions’ release dates may vary for different regions due to the holiday season. The physical edition in the US is coming on December 20. Find out more information on your local Amazon or other participating retailer.

Jitsu Squad is perfect for gamers looking to bring back the fun of old-school brawlers from the 90s. Paired with an awesome hand-drawn cartoon look and the exciting style of modern beat ‘em ups, the game stays true to the age-old arcade gaming rule: easy to learn, hard to master. Play solo or with up to four people in co-op mode against waves of enemies while amassing massive combo chains and unleashing flashy super moves.

Features:

• Fight lightning-fast, adrenaline-tingling battles
• 4 playable characters – Turn your warrior into a real legend with the upgrade system and unique secondary weapons that open up new combos
• Slay your enemies in style with 100+ chain-combos, infinite juggles and Epic Super Specials that will make your heart beat faster
• Powerful in-game character transformations will get your blood boiling
• Tons of unique enemies to slay and 8 different planets to save
• Up to 4-player local couch co-op fun
• Team up with a friend in 2-player tag-team mode, where each player can choose up to 2 characters
• Blasting original tunes by Crush 40 singer Johnny Gioeli, famous for the iconic SONIC The Hedgehog music
• Fighting game input commands provide a nice 90s throwback
• American YouTuber and Twitch streamer ‘Maximilian Dood’ makes a cameo as an assist character

Limited Editions:

An explosive game like Jitsu Squad also deserves a bombastic Collector’s Edition, with insane items for fighting game fanatics. That’s why ININ Games teamed up with Games Rocket, preparing exclusive editions that are only available in a limited quantity. You can place your pre-order right now at Gamesrocket.com

The Collector’s Edition will include the following:

• Game for Nintendo Switch, PS4 or PS5
• Collector’s Edition box
• Colorful game manual
• Japanese-style hand fan
• Hand surfboard
• Artbook
• Soundtrack on CD
• Headband
• Acrylic diorama
• Paperwheel
• Reversible Poster
• Postcard set
• Sticker sheet

Make sure to play the best version of the game by downloading Patch 1.0.1 which significantly improves the performance:

• Fixes crashes and memory leak
• Improves performance and FPS significantly
• Improves audio
• Improves graphic resolution
• Fixes various bugs and glitches
• Adds 1-4 Player Multiplayer (Previously 1-2)
• Adds FIGS languages (Previously ENG only)

Source: PR Email

Stuttgart, Germany – 29 November 2022 – We could never have enough of fast-paced beat’em up action, but this is a special one: Jitsu Squad, developed by Tanuki Creative Studio, is a classic beat ‘em up inspired, four player co-op TAG TEAM with epic character transformations and fast paced, down and dirty combat.

Paired with an awesome hand-drawn cartoon look and 2D animations, the game stays true to the age-old retro arcade gaming rule: easy to learn, hard to master. Be the first one to control the entire Jitsu Squad in single-player mode, play with up to four people in local couch co-op, or use the Tag Team Mode to save the galaxy from Origami’s evil plans! But be aware, there will be tons of unique enemies to slay and eight different planets to save.

Also take a look into Gamesrocket’s Collector’s Edition and grab a Japanese-style hand fan as well, the situation will be hot! Get ready to channel your inner animal, Jitsu Squad is coming to consoles on the 9th December!

Source: PR Email

Stuttgart, Germany – 29 September 2022 – It’s time to channel your inner animal and bust out your best and fastest moves because Jitsu Squad pre-orders are now live! ININ Games are proud to bring this adrenaline-tingling 2D beat ‘em up from Tanuki Creative Studio to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 (PS4), and PlayStation 5 (PS5) this winter, with a digital release for the Xbox family of consoles planned for a later date.

Jitsu Squad brings back the fun of old-school brawlers from the 90s paired with an awesome hand-drawn cartoon look and the exciting style of modern beat ‘em ups, while staying true to the age-old arcade gaming rule: easy to learn, hard to master. Play alone or with up to four people in co-op mode against waves of enemies while amassing massive combo-chains and unleashing flashy super moves. Also, the game’s soundtrack was created by none other than Crush 40 singer Johnny Gioeli, famous for the iconic SONIC The Hedgehog music. Johnny’s hit single “Surfing on the Lava” is featured in the most recent trailer, which sees the Jitsu Squad hitting the lava waves on their boards.

Jitsu Squad has even been nominated at this year’s Dutch Game Awards in October, in the categories “Best Debut Game” and “Best Art”! The game is now widely available to pre-order at participating retailers. For more information and to pre-order, visit the official ININ Games website.

Story

Containing the soul of a powerful demon, the legendary Kusanagi Stone can grant godly powers to those who awaken it but has remained hidden over the centuries. Now, the wicked sorcerer Origami, destroyer of worlds and lord of darkness, has summoned ancient warriors to find the stone for him, cursing their souls and turning them into animals. Luckily, a mysterious monk called Ramen manages to save four warrior souls from Origami’s call: Hero, Baby, Jazz, and Aros, together are the Jitsu Squad!

Features

• Fight lightning-fast, adrenaline-tingling battles
• 4 playable characters – Turn your warrior into a real legend with the upgrade system and unique secondary weapons that open up new combos
• Slay your enemies in style with 100+ chain-combos, infinite juggles and Epic Super Specials that will make your heart beat faster
• Powerful in-game character transformations will get your blood boiling
• Tons of unique enemies to slay and 8 different planets to save
• Up to 4-player local couch co-op fun
• Team up with a friend in 2-player tag-team mode, where each player can choose up to 2 characters
• Enter the battlefield while blasting original tunes by Crush 40 singer Johnny Gioeli, famous for the iconic SONIC The Hedgehog music
• Fighting game input commands provide a nice 90s throwback

Limited Editions:

An explosive game like Jitsu Squad also deserves a bombastic Collector’s Edition, with insane items for fighting game fanatics. That’s why ININ Games is once again teaming up with Games Rocket, preparing exclusive editions that are only available in a limited quantity. You can place your pre-order right now at Gamesrocket.com.

The Collector’s Edition will include the following:

• Game for Nintendo Switch, PS4 or PS5
• Collector’s Edition box
• Colourful game manual
• Japanese-style hand fan
• Hand surfboard
• Artbook
• Soundtrack on CD
• Headband
• Acrylic diorama
• Paperwheel
• Reversible Poster
• Postcard set
• Stickersheet

Source: PR Email

Stuttgart, Germany – 16 August 2022 – Get ready for the wildest fighting game on the block! ININ Games is excited to announce that they will bring Tanuki Creative Studio’s fast-paced 2D beat ‘em up adventure Jitsu Squad to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 (PS4) and PlayStation 5 (PS5), for online stores and retail. A digital release for the Xbox family of consoles is also planned for a later date. Fans can expect whacky-chaotic battles with the four unique members of the Jitsu Squad, either alone or with up to four people in co-op mode.

Jitsu Squad is a fast-paced fighting game inspired by old-school brawlers, paired with the intense and exciting fights of modern beat ‘em ups. Play alone or with up to four people in co-op mode against waves of enemies while amassing massive combo-chains and unleashing powerful and flashy super moves. To set the right mood for 90s fighting games, Jitsu Squad not only comes with a hand-drawn cartoon look and stunning visual effects but also music by none other than Crush 40 singer Johnny Gioeli, famous for the iconic SONIC The Hedgehog music.

Story

Containing the soul of a powerful demon, the legendary Kusanagi Stone can grand godly powers to those who awaken it but has remained hidden over the centuries. Now, the wicked sorcerer Origami, destroyer of worlds and lord of darkness, has summoned ancient warriors to find the stone for him, cursing their souls and turning them into animals. Luckily, a mysterious monk called Ramen manages to save four warrior souls from Origami’s call: Hero, Baby, Jazz, and Aros, together are the Jitsu Squad!

Features

• Fight lightning-fast, adrenaline-tingling battles
• 4 playable characters – Turn your warrior into a real legend with the upgrade system and unique secondary weapons that open up new combos
• Slay your enemies in style with 100+ chain-combos, infinite juggles and Epic Super Specials that will make your heart beat faster
• Powerful in-game character transformations will get your blood boiling
• Tons of unique enemies to slay and 8 different planets to save
• Up to 4-player local couch co-op fun
• Team up with a friend in 2-player tag-team mode, where each player can choose up to 2 characters
• Enter the battlefield while blasting original tunes by Crush 40 singer Johnny Gioeli, famous for the iconic SONIC The Hedgehog music
• Fighting game input commands provide a nice 90s throwback

Jitsu Squad will release digitally and in retail on PS4, PS5 and Nintendo Switch later this year. More information about the planned release for the Xbox will be announced at a later date. Special Limited Editions will be available via Gamesrocket.com. Additional information can be found on the official ININ website.

Source: PR Email

Stuttgart, Germany – February 24th, 2021 – Strictly Limited Games are pleased to announce their collaboration with Tanuki Creative Studio, a Netherlands based developer, on their forthcoming title Jitsu Squad. Gamers can pledge on Kickstarter to secure a digital or physical copy of the game for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PC or Xbox One. The campaign was fully funded in only 24 hours and is now bringing an even bigger Jitsu Squad experience to the backers with Stretch Goals.

In addition and independently from the mentioned Kickstarter campaign, Strictly Limited Games will create some awesome Limited Editions of Jitsu Squad down the road and is really looking forward to doing so! Maybe a collaboration with ININ Games will be on the cards too. So please stay tuned as this awesome game comes to life.

Fast-paced brawler action and wacky battles
Jitsu Squad is a fast-paced cartoony action brawler where players will experience the ultimate wacky chaotic battles! It has the freedom & accessibility of games like Streets of Rage and Final Fight, but with the speed, intensity and frenetic energy of games such as Guilty Gear, Marvel vs Capcom II & Super Smash Brothers, Jitsu Squad has to be seen to be believed!

Free PC demo available
For those who are very curious about the game, Tanuki Creative Studio have released a playable demo that’s available for download, so that everyone can experience the action before pledging!

Awesome assist characters
Did we mention that there’s some crossover assists from some well-known characters? During battles an assist icon might spawn from an enemy or treasure chest. An assist character will appear for a short period of time and will help the player to defeat his enemies:

• Maximilian Dood: The godfather of the fighting game community and his dog Benny jump right into the action to unleash their crushing ‘Hype Beam’.
• Yooka-Laylee: The protagonists from the Yooka-Laylee series developed by Playtonic Games are here to help the player with their ‘Reptile Rush’.
• Look Mom, I’m in the game: Backers who pledge this tier will become an assist character in Jitsu Squad!

Special Features:

• Epic Super Specials!
• 100+ chain-combos!
• Powerful in-game character transformations!
• Awesome crossover assist characters!
• Run or Dash! No walking allowed in this game!
• A wide variety of unique enemies and stages!
• Up to 4-player co-op fun!
• Unique secondary weapons for each playable character!
• Upgrade system to level up your character!

Source: PR Email