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SANTA ANA, California, May 18, 2023 — A new obsession will be unleashed on July 19 when Nicalis releases the dungeon puzzle game Cramped Room of Death as a digital download on Nintendo Switch, Steam, GOG.com and the Epic Games Store.

Developed by Hafiz Mohd Rozlan with Nicalis, Cramped Room of Death features a brave hero named Lance who had his treasure and nearly all of his weapons stolen by subterranean skeleton army. He enters the thieves’ lair armed with only a giant spear, and quickly realizes why the spear was left behind: It’s almost impossible to maneuver in the cramped tunnels and caverns.

To conquer Cramped Room of Death, players must use the spear to jab every enemy in each room of the catacombs. Doing so will unlock another door, allowing you to enter another area. But it’s never as easy as it sounds. Sometimes you can’t turn to face an enemy because the spear won’t clear an obstacle. Sometimes you can’t approach an enemy from a certain direction because they’ll shoot you with an arrow before you get close enough to strike.

You’ll face many different enemy types, and there are tons of tricky traps that will force you to walk backwards, or traverse tiles in a specific order, or slide helplessly across a slippery floor. The game doesn’t count “lives”—if you get stuck or if you get killed, you can try again as many times as you like.

Cramped Room of Death is a brain-teasing puzzle game with the look of a classic dungeon crawler and the charm of an epic action/adventure game. It will be available digitally on Nintendo Switch, Steam, GOG.com and the Epic Games Store on July 19, 2023 for $14.99.

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SANTA ANA, California, June 15, 2022 — Nicalis, Inc. officially announces that The Legend of Bum-bo will be available June 29 as a digital download on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S consoles.

With elements of the puzzle, deckbuilding and roguelike game genres, The Legend of Bum-bo is framed by the story of Bum-bo, a mushmouthed vagrant who loses his precious coin to an unknown thief. To advance through a series of underground rooms and retrieve his treasure, Bum-bo must defeat enemies and bosses in turn-based tile-matching combat, all the while discovering special spells and trinkets that increase his chances of success.

Considered a prequel to The Binding of Isaac series, The Legend of Bum-bo was designed by Isaac’s creator Edmund McMillen and intersects with Isaac’s world in many different and unexpected ways. Like the Isaac games, it features unlockable playable characters, many useful item pickups and procedurally generated levels that guarantee a different experience each time you play.

The Legend of Bum-bo will be available digitally on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S on June 29, 2022 for $19.99. The game is currently available on PC from GOG.com and at the Epic Games Store.

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SANTA ANA, California, November 1, 2021 — Nicalis, Inc., developer of The Binding of Isaac series, today announced that The Binding of Isaac: Repentance will be available in North America on November 4 on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 4.

The ultimate entry in the beloved series, Repentance takes the Binding of Isaac to new heights with an extraordinary amount of new and updated content. New items, new playable characters, new bosses and new challenges are among the many secret surprises that will delight both longtime fans and new players alike.

Developed by Nicalis, The Binding of Isaac: Repentance will be available on Nintendo Switch and PS4 as a $19.99 DLC and as a complete package on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. The latter will include all content from The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth, Afterbirth, Afterbirth+ and Repentance. It will be available in European regions in the coming weeks; expect an announcement soon.

Physical versions of The Binding of Isaac: Repentance will also be released for Nintendo Switch, PS5 and Xbox Series X in 2022. The physical versions will be sold exclusively at store.nicalis.com.

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SANTA ANA, California, October 20, 2021 — Nicalis, Inc. today announced that Spectacular Sparky, a retro-inspired platformer/shooter game from developer FreakZone Games, is now available on Nintendo Switch, Steam and the Epic Games Store.

Like all the best white-gloved 1990s video-game heroes, Sparky is colorful, cheeky and adventurous, maybe even a little bit insane. A space-rabbit of unknown origin, he works as an intergalactic bounty hunter, tracking down cosmic criminals for fame and fortune. Sparky can dash through obstacles, shoot projectiles in any direction and even extend his jumps by flapping his long ears.

Spectacular Sparky offers 24 challenging levels across five different worlds, and each level ends with a bombastic boss battle.  Sparky gets to use powerful weapons like blasters, flamethrowers and homing missiles, and he occasionally rides on a variety of unique vehicles like a spaceship, a hang glider and a lava jet ski. It’s a loving, accurate homage to classic action games on 16-bit consoles, with just a few modern concessions like a widescreen aspect ratio and lots of hilarious voice-acted dialogue.

Spectacular Sparky is now available digitally on Nintendo Switch, Steam and the Epic Games Store for $14.99.

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SANTA ANA, California, October 13, 2021 — Nicalis, Inc. today announced that Critadel, a new 2D action game from developer Pixelian Studio, is now available on Nintendo Switch, Steam and the Epic Games Store.

In Critadel, players control one of three different protagonists, each with their own unique looks, default weapons and skill sets. Nox brings her Crewgun assault rifle, Ahnushu’s Natura weapon creates its own ammo from natural resources and Alice’s Pulse Shotgun pairs well with her android abilities.

The game’s branching paths and dynamic boss battles ensure high replayability, and the tight controls and 360° aiming cursor make it fun to blast enemies, regardless of your character’s skills and current equipment. But the real joy of Critadel lies in discovering and tinkering with the endless varieties of weapon loadouts and modifications—over 100,000 different configurations are possible, with unique weapon synergies that grant additional performance enhancements when certain items are equipped simultaneously.

Critadel is available now as a digital download on Nintendo Switch, Steam and the Epic Games Store for $19.99.

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SANTA ANA, California, September 9, 2021 — Nicalis, Inc. has set the official release date for Critadel, a new 2D action game from developer Pixelian Studio. The game will be released on Nintendo Switch, Steam and the Epic Games Store on October 13, 2021.

Critadel is a futuristic platformer/shooter/roguelike in which players run, jump and blast through the convoluted pathways and secret chambers of a giant mechanical tower. A 360° aiming cursor allows ranged attacks in any direction. Enemies include deadly bosses and minions of the “Order of Noah,” an evil faction that has seized control of the tower and seeks to recover ancient knowledge that can grant eternal life.

A hardcore action game with GBA-inspired graphics and a pulse-pounding techno soundtrack, Critadel has been in development for five years under the working title of Babel. With three upgradeable characters, hundreds of branching paths and over 100,000 possible weapon and item configurations, it offers a unique experience each time it’s played.

Critadel will be available digitally on Nintendo Switch, Steam and the Epic Games Store on October 13, 2021 for $19.99.

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SANTA ANA, California, November 9, 2020 — Nicalis, Inc. today announced that Monkey Barrels, an action packed twin-stick shooter from renowned developer Good-Feel, is getting a physical release for Nintendo Switch on December 11, 2020. Fans can preorder a copy starting today at store.nicalis.com.

Considering the developer’s distinguished pedigree—not to mention the high quality and fun factor of the game itself—the physical edition of Monkey Barrels will be a surprising discovery for players as well as a highly desirable prize for physical game collectors. The package includes a full-color instruction manual and a reversible cover insert with alternate artwork.

In Monkey Barrels, two brave simian heroes named Masaru and Hanako attempt to rescue their friend Kotetsu from the evil Dr. Crabbenwold and his army of weaponized household appliances. Players can equip up to four weapons simultaneously from an arsenal of unlockable guns, explosive devices, shields and more—98 in total. Boss battles, player-vs-player online action and a unique “3D pixel art” aesthetic are also among the game’s features.

The physical edition of Monkey Barrels for Nintendo Switch will be available on December 11, 2020 for $39.99 MSRP.

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SANTA ANA, California, September 23, 2020 — Nicalis, Inc. today announced that Dungreed, an infinitely replayable 2D side-scrolling action game, will be available on October 27, 2020 in both physical and digital editions for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4.

The limited physical edition includes a reversible cover insert and full-color instruction manual. In addition to those bonuses, players who purchase the limited physical edition from the Nicalis online store at store.nicalis.com will also receive the game’s original soundtrack on a full-sized jewel-cased audio CD.

Developed by TEAM HORAY, Dungreed lets players assume the role of an adventurer who must explore a continuously evolving dungeon in order to prevent the town and its citizens from being consumed. The dungeon layout is procedurally generated, ensuring a completely different experience each and every time you enter.

To advance through the dungeon, players must defeat a variety of different enemies by using powerful magic items and an arsenal of weapons, ranging from rusty swords to cutting-edge sniper rifles. To prepare for the journey ahead, adventurers can train to become stronger and better equipped prior to exploring deeper into the unpredictable dungeon.

Dungreed offers both single player and two player co-op game modes. In the latter, player two plays as a Shiba dog that uses a machine gun and collects unique item drops on the journey down the dungeon. Charming pixel-art graphics and dramatic music provide a retro-inspired backdrop to all the dungeon-crawling action.

Dungreed is rated E10+ by the ESRB and will be available as a digital download on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 for $14.99 MSRP on October 27. The limited physical edition is priced at $29.99 and can be preordered now at store.nicalis.com.

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SANTA ANA, California, May 14, 2019 — Nicalis, Inc. today announced that Redout, a high-velocity futuristic racing game, has released digitally on Nintendo Switch. Designed as an homage to the futuristic racing genre, but with modern elements under the hood, Redout offers white-knuckled racing challenges for players seeking sensory-overloading racing intensity.

Developed by 34BigThings, Redout provides a stable of 28 futuristic and customizable vehicles, each one featuring distinct characteristics like acceleration, top speed, grip, structural integrity, energy pool and energy recharge speed. The gameplay encourages pitch-perfect steering and strafing, as each successfully-maneuvered turn, slope and twist applies a unique force that can be channeled into even greater forward velocity.

With 11 event types and over 100 different total events, all of the high-speed action in Redout is accentuated with flying sparks, electrical arcs and blazing exhaust. The highly optimized environments offer 60 evocative courses set in 12 futuristic locations, where a semi abandoned Earth provides a dystopian background. State-of-the-art shading and lighting effects enhance the action and create beautiful and eerily recognizable aesthetics.

Single-player Career Mode gives Redout racers the opportunity to gain experience, level up and upgrade their vehicles with power-ups like additional turbo, self-repair drones, advanced grip systems and more. A variety of multiplayer race modes lets up to six players compete for online supremacy as the fastest times and top players are recorded on the global leaderboards.

Redout for Nintendo Switch includes the main game, in addition to all extra gameplay-related downloadable content as a free bonus (a $40 value). Developed by 34BigThings, Redout is rated “E for Everyone” by the ESRB and is available now as a digital download for Nintendo Switch for $39.99 MSRP.

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SANTA ANA, California, April 29, 2019 – Nicalis, Inc. today announced that Redout, a high-velocity futuristic racing game, will release digitally on Nintendo Switch on May 14, 2019. Redout for Nintendo Switch will release as the “Lightspeed Edition” including all extra gameplay-related downloadable content as a free bonus (a $40 value).

Redout is set in the year 2560, after the construction of elaborate magnetic race tracks has transformed the barren wasteland of Earth into the epicenter of the galaxy’s most popular sport. Competitors can steer, drift and pitch 28 different customizable vehicles as each successfully-maneuvered turn, slope and twist applies a unique force that can be channeled into even greater forward velocity.

With 11 event types and over 200 different total events, Redout’s single-player Career Mode gives racers the opportunity to gain experience, level up and upgrade their vehicles with power-ups like additional turbo, self-repair drones, advanced grip systems and more. A variety of multiplayer race modes lets up to six players compete for online supremacy as the fastest times and top players are recorded on the global leaderboards.

All of the high-speed action in Redout is accentuated with flying sparks, electrical arcs and blazing exhaust, providing players with high levels of sensory-overloaded racing intensity. The highly optimized environments offer 60 evocative courses set in 12 futuristic locations, which include breezy coastlines, eerie frozen landscapes, vast desert plains and more.

Developed by 34BigThings, Redout is rated “E for Everyone” by the ESRB and will be available as a digital download for Nintendo Switch on May 14 for $39.99 MSRP.

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