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26 November 2024, Madrid – Solo indie developer Dr. Kucho! Games is proud to announce the release of Moons of Darsalon, a retro action “save-them-all” platformer including advanced physics combined with an unique retro feel, on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4|5, Xbox One and Series S/X. Be a hero in charge of rescuing your lost colleagues and bringing them to the closest base station using your commands and their advanced AI. Fight fierceful alien creatures, avoid all sorts of threats and get rid of obstacles with a jetpack, enjoy the advanced physics engine that allows you to destroy terrain, and even make new paths with the ground maker!

“Making this game has been fulfilling the dream I had as a teenager, which I gave up to dedicate myself to music, and which I recovered at 42 years old, eight years later. Moons of Darsalon is a reality in which I have put all my obsessive perfectionism, avoiding following trendy styles and focusing on offering a fresh and quality gaming experience.” – Dr. Kucho

More about Moons of Darsalon

Teams of darsanauts got lost during their mining missions on the different moons of the planet Darsalon. You need to complete several rescue missions in which you will have to lead them to the closest base station. They will use their own AI to follow you and to obey your commands. On your way to the base you will have to protect them from dangers and enemies using your laser gun, jet pack, pilot ground and air vehicles, destroy terrain, and even make new paths with the ground maker gun.

Main Features

• Fast-paced laser gun shooting action against dangerous alien creatures.
• Enhanced mobility thanks to accessories like the jet pack and vehicles like the space truck and drop ship.
• Darsanauts implement advanced platforming AI including dynamic terrain detection, jump force calculation, light sensitivity, inter-NPC communication.
• Voice Commands to control companion NPCs.
• Dynamic ground destruction and creation: Destroy terrain and make new paths with the ground maker gun.
• Fully interactive and realistic liquid physics.
• Realistic off road vehicle physics.
• 8 bit music based on MOS 6581 (SID) chip from 1982 and speech synthesis.
• Graphics are generated with a unique render pipeline that combines modern lighting, 2D sprites and 3D models pixelated in real time, all featuring a restricted color palette for an authentic retro feel.
• And of course, we cannot miss the good old CRT filter!

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Montpellier, France – November 22, 2024. Dear Villagers and Sunny Syrup Studio are proud to announce that Spirit Mancer , their 2D Hack and Slash adventure with deck-building mechanics, is releasing today on PC, PS5 and Nintendo Switch at 19,99 USD|EUR. At 29.99 USD|EUR, the Demon Hunter Edition lets you control exclusive dragons and tarot cards, the PC version exclusively features a comic book, artbook and OST, and the consoles edition include 3 card sets (from Idol, Spirit and Dragon types).

The creation of Spirit Mancer has gotten influences from classics like Mega Man, Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure and Pokemon. Players are in the role of a modern-day demon hunter, they can go alone or also can join forces with a friend in local couch co-op mode. Slash, Shoot and Break hordes of demons from Ars Goetia and stop the evil queen with the power of the Spirit Mancer. Capture their spirits and summon them out into battle in the beautiful yet dangerous world of Inferno!

Spirit Mancer has also a demo publicly available on Steam which will allow players to start discovering its universe and unique gameplay for free, be it on single player mode or in 2 player local co-op!

Key Features

Hack and Slash action combines with deck building elements.

With a skill base card, you can summon demons to do your bidding and help you during combat.

Local co-op support.

Like in the old arcade times, join forces with a friend and jump together for an epic battle into a colourful and vibrant inferno.

100+ Unique enemies you can fight and capture

Huge variety of unique monsters and demons that you can fight and capture.

Summon captured enemies to battle as spirit cards

Capture any demons into spirit cards then summon them out into battle as your friends.

Deck building with 100+ spirit cards

Build your deck with demon spirits that you want in your pocket.

10+ Guns and weapons to be used

Blast any foes with a large variety of weapons.

8+ levels for you to explore

Beautiful beach, Volcanic fortress, Lush forest, and more Adventure a huge fantasy world of inferno with 20+ biomes to explore.

“Spirit Mancer has become a huge part of our lives. We’ve slept, worked, and lived with it for years, facing challenges and obstacles but also finding a family that’s joined us on this journey. Developing this game has helped us grow as developers and as people. After years of chasing this dream, we’re thrilled to finally share it with all of you. Have fun demon hunting!” – The Sunny Syrup Studio team.

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Thursday 21st of November, 2024 – Today sees the announcement of Sunseeker Games and Ratalaika Games ‘Find Love or Die Trying‘, a murder mystery game show themed visual novel on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One and Xbox Series S & X.

Set to release TOMORROW, November 22nd, 2024 ‘Find Love or Die Trying’ is a gameshow that’s fronted by Kat, a self proclaimed gorgeous and “impossibly perfect” host and producer. The game places the player as a contestant in a show of the same name, where they have just seven days to romantically connect with one of the ladies on the tropical island getaway.

All you have to do is find your perfect partner, place a ring on her hand and get off of the island…Sounds simple, right? Wrong. After seven days if you have no partner, you die!

About Find Love or Die Trying

When the game starts, the player wakes up on the set of the killer dating show with no memories, just minutes before the cameras start rolling. They’re told by the showrunner that they have to finish the show by getting one of the contestants to accept the player’s proposal in just seven days. Right after that, the cameras start rolling!

Their first objective will be to get to know the contestants of the show, and try to make a good enough impression on each of them to have a good chance at surviving the show. Then, their next objective will be to try to grow the relationships to be something strong enough for the final day proposal to succeed.

Contestants

• Allie, the daredevil athlete with a rebellious streak
• Scarlett, the charming scientist with a penchant for destruction
• Violet, the cold-as-ice scion of a mysterious MegaCorp
• Terra, the eccentric gamer who marches to her own drum
• Yui, the childhood sweetheart with a smile that could melt ice

The player will then experience an ending based upon the relationship they’ve decided to pursue. Was the right connection mad? Simply put the ending is based on all the possible dates and choices that happen throughout the game.… unless they die first!

Make the wrong choices and your story will be cut short!

Features

• 4+ hours of Visual Novel Gameplay with branching choices and consequences
• Eight unique endings
• Original story, art, and music
• Play as any gender
• The console release of Find Love or Die Trying includes both the base game and a console-friendly version of the fan pack!

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November 14th 2024 – A fatal error has trapped Ada’s father inside Codeland! As young Ada, wield the  mighty Hammer.EXE and debug the corrupted virtual world while learning basic coding concepts in an irreverent, fun and thrilling action puzzle adventure!

Artax Games is thrilled to announce that Glitch Hero, will be launching on Steam (PC), Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, PS4, and PS5 on November 28th, 2024.

About This Game

Ada is a young yet bright girl who just wants to be close to her father. After visiting his laboratory and learning about his work on a digital world, she decides to dive in and take a look around without his permission.

At first Codeland seems to be an exciting a virtual environment but after a fatal error, Codeland  becomes filled with bugs. With a snippy AI bunny as a guide, her father and colleagues trapped and unresponsive, and violent viruses and errors on her tail, Ada must fight to survive! By harnessing the power of the legendary Hammer.EXE, Ada must debug her way to safety!

DEFEAT ENEMIES WITH THE HAMMER.EXE

• Run, dash, avoid traps and fly over cliffs to explore Codeland.
• Use the Hammer.exe to defeat enemies, activate switches and open new paths.
• Unlock 5 upgradeable skills (Glitch Dash, Super Strength, Glitch Bolt, Cyberspin & Glitch Trap)
• Battle different enemies, each with their own unique attack patterns!
• Show off your skills in thrilling battles against warped bosses, restoring the systems to their original function!

SOLVE FUN CODING ALGORITHMS AND SAVE THE DAY

• Use blocks to design easy algorithms and learn about loops, functions and other coding concepts in an easy and fun way.
• Learn programming language thanks to amusing dialogues between charismatic characters.
• All coding puzzles are adapted to be beginner oriented for accessibility!

EXPLORE A DIGITAL WORLD FULL OF DANGERS AND PUZZLES!

• Three worlds to explore: Order, Candy and Music worlds!
• A digital world with bright 2D cartoon art style and visuals
• 10+ levels with careful design and mechanics inside each world.
• Interact with the environment to collect bits, find more hearts and energy and improve Ada’s power!
• Know hilarious, charismatic and compelling characters in a story about friendship, courage and wits!

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Stuttgart, Germany – 14. November 2024: Are you ready for a trip back to a simpler, snappier, and more exciting gaming past? ININ, Tozai Games, Irem, and Strictly Limited Games have got you covered, bringing the big guns with the next chapter of the Irem Collection and promising non-stop action!

If you liked Volume 1 then Air Duel gives you another classic shoot ‘em up challenge for you to sink your teeth in. Once you’ve conquered the skies, raid the armory for guns, helicopters, and tanks to become a one-man army in the run and gun frenzy that is GunForce and its bigger, bolder sequel GunForce II.

Irem Collection Volume 2 is classic arcade action at its best out now!

Out Now!

Do you want to show that you still have what it takes to beat these arcade gems? Then hop on the digital stores and get running and gunning right now on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Xbox for only €24,99!

We know that you can’t get enough of Irem’s high-speed shooting action. So to celebrate this release you can get double the adrenaline in the Irem Collection Volume 1 & 2 Bundle for a limited time only at €39,99!

Are you charmingly old-school and would rather buy a good old-fashioned boxed version? Then Strictly Limited Games has premium limited physical editions for you to pre-order and add to your collection.

Air Duel

Irem’s arcade history is full of excellent shoot ‘em ups and by the time Air Duel released they had already firmly established themselves in the space with legends of the genre such as Image Fight and X-Multiply (available on Vol. 1) or R-Type. Air Duel spices up the formula by allowing you to choose between a helicopter and a fighter jet whose distinct shooting and movement patterns make for a radically different playing experience. Of course, this game is best enjoyed in the traditional vertical “Tate-Mode”.

Gunforce

Join the GunForce in this pioneering run and gun title. 6 enemy-filled stages and an extensive arsenal of weapons are waiting for you. Rocket launchers, flame throwers, helicopters, and more need to be utilized to their fullest to beat the enemy hordes. Two different versions (SNES & Arcade) of GunForce will test your skills!

Gunforce II

Dive into a real pixel art feast for the eyes. Gunforce II’s ultra-high detailed sprites might remind you of a famous game series. This is no coincidence. The team behind Irem’s final arcade title would later form developer Nazca and create the Metal Slug series. Not only does GunForce II serve as a blueprint but it pretty much nails the run and gun formula right away: High-speed, non-stop action, immense gameplay variety in the form of a plethora of weapons and vehicles, all packaged in some of the best 2D graphics of the ’90s!

Irem Collection Vol.2 Highlights:

• 3 Games and 5 Versions:
  • Air Duel
  • GunForce (Arcade)
  • GunForce (SNES)
  • GunForce II (Worldwide)
  • GunForce II (Japan)

• 2-player local couch co-op
• Traditional vertical “Tate-Mode” for Air Duel
• Rewind
• Savestates
• Online Leaderboards
• Trophies
• Screen Filters (CRT, Pixel Perfect and more)

Get IREM COLLECTION VOL. 2 & Show The World Your Arcade Skills!

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Montpellier, France – November 14, 2024. Dear Villagers and solo developer Andre Gareis are proud to announce that non-linear “whodunnit” detective game Mindcop is Out Today on Steam (Steam Deck verified), PS5 and Nintendo Switch at a price of 14,99 USD | EUR. Find the murderer in this adventure that has been in development for 6 years, during which Gareis has poured his passion for classics of the detective game genre. The creator innovates in different aspects, from the investigation mechanics, with time cost management to introducing real-time puzzles! Mindcop supports English, German, French, Spanish, and also in Simplified and Traditional Chinese.

KEY FEATURES

WHODUNNIT DETECTIVE GAME 

Use your Mindcop capabilities to uncover secrets and unravel people’s lies to find the true suspect of this town’s murder.

MINDSURF

As the Mindcop you can attempt to sneak into the mind of one of the suspects. This plays out as real-time puzzle game. Complete it and explore their « Sea of Thoughts » to get clues and topics to use in conversation.

TIME

You have 5 days to solve this murder and every action comes with a time cost. As the Mindcop, make tough decisions on what is worth your time and what will lead you to dead ends. Choose well and discover two different endings.

THE MINDSURF MECHANICS

While interrogating suspects, players will have to use their Mindcop capabilities to Mindsurf them to uncover secrets and unravel people’s lies to find the true suspect of the town’s murder. The Mindcop can attempt to sneak into the mind of one of the suspects, this plays out as a real-time puzzle game.

The mindsurf mechanic consists of a timed match-3 game in which you have to cross the screen and reach a finish line with a surf. You gain time by matching different type of bullet going into the suspect’s brain to gain time. Once you have 0 seconds left or crossed the finish line, the mini game ends. Once the mini-game is won, you’ll be facing 3 different doors: Lie, Uncertainty and Truth. These doors showcase the suspect’s psyche in different light with short dialogues in specific environments. This information will be useful in your investigation.

 

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14th of November, 2024. Today HomeBearStudio, in collaboration with Hound Picked Games, is delighted to announce the release of NAIRI: Rising Tide, the highly anticipated sequel to the beloved narrative puzzle adventure, NAIRI: Tower of Shirin. The game is available now from the Nintendo eShop and PC Steam.

NAIRI: Rising Tide continues the enchanting journey of Nairi, a young girl on a perilous quest to save her family. Set in the vibrant oasis city of Shirin, players will navigate through complex puzzle-dungeons, uncover an ancient mystery and interact with a cast of charming characters. The game introduces a new ‘Toolbelt’ feature, allowing players to combine items in inventive ways to solve puzzles. Players may also tailor their experience with helpful hints and map systems.

“Both HomeBearStudio and Hound Picked Games are so happy to finally be releasing the highly anticipated sequel to NAIRI: Tower of Shirin! We’ve been hearing the cries of fans (who have been eager, but exceptionally patient) wanting the next instalment of this quirky series and we can honestly say that NAIRI: Rising Tide is bigger, better and introduces a plethora of new features and memorable characters. With its captivating narrative, hand-drawn art and engaging puzzles, our game offers a truly unique and heartwarming adventure that players of all ages will enjoy.” Joshua, You & Dan.

Game Features

• Experience an engaging story filled with charm, adventure and cute animals.
• Explore a large, hand drawn world full of colorful characters!
• Craft creative solutions by combining items with the new Toolbelt!
• Solve challenging brainteasers and navigate intricate puzzle-dungeons.
• Tailor your experience with new guidance and hint systems!
• Orient yourself and fast-travel with the new map systems.
• Collect coins and recruit characters for bonus artwork, figurines and lore.

NAIRI: Rising Tide is now available on PC and Nintendo Switch! For more information, visit the Steam Store or Nintendo eShop.

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November 12th, 2024 – Today Stately Snail, alongside publisher Ratalaika Games, are pleased to announce that action adventure ‘Access Denied: Escape‘ will be released November 15th on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One and Xbox Series S & X.

In Access Denied: Escape players assume the role of a hacker who specialises in data storage. Finding himself hired by a scientist, he requests that you visit his office and urges you to hack some storage – as he’s unable to access it remotely and you’re communicating with them via chat.

The data storage devices used within the game are presented as real-world physical objects, each of which has various mechanisms that you must bypass to uncover the data from within. Each puzzle is presented in its own unique way and has its own original style meaning that no two puzzles have a similar solution!

About Access Denied: Escape

In the future, people no longer trust computer networks and prefer to use physical devices to store important information. You are a professional hacker of such Data Vaults. However, your latest job didn’t go according to plan and you’re now locked in a scientist’s laboratory. In order to escape, you need to not only complete the work, but also uncover the secret of this place.

Access Denied: Escape is a 3D device-hacking puzzle game. Unlock the Data Vault, examine the devices around you and use the notes to learn about events that took place here. Use your wits and powers of observation to discover the secret hidden within the walls of this laboratory. After all, it’s the only way you can get out of here alive!

Game Features

• Explore the lab in first-person view
• 30 Data Vaults that you must hack
• Various devices and mechanisms that you can interact with
• Explore the surroundings and the notes left behind to uncover the mystery of this place
• Handy hint system to assist

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We are excited to share a new trailer for The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak II, coming to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC (Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG) on February 14, 2025. Today’s trailer presents a story overview of the highly-acclaimed The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak that released earlier this year.

This refresher presents the complete events of Trails through Daybreak in order to help players prepare for the second installment of the Calvard Arc, where a shocking series of murders set the wheels of fate into motion once again.

About The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak II

No longer threatened by the mafia organization Almata, the people of Calvard have returned to their peaceful lives. But one day, a shocking series of murders involving a mysterious crimson beast sets the wheels of fate in motion once again. Various factions spring into action – both those who abide by the law to uncover the truth and those looking to capitalize on any new developments wherever possible, no matter how sinister. With chaos once again looming on the horizon, the spriggan Van Arkride receives an unexpected visitor, prompting his own investigation.

Who is behind the murders, and what is their goal? The sands of time bring old and new faces together for this thrilling second installment in the Trails through Daybreak saga.

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Thursday 31st of October, 2024. Stuttgart, Germany –  Can you hear the bustling sound of the arcades? ININ, Tozai Games, Irem, and Strictly Limited Games revive the exhilarating atmosphere of 90s arcade action with the next chapter of the Irem Collection. The run and gun masterpieces GunForce, and GunForce II bundled with speedy shoot ‘em up Air Duel are blasting their way onto your console. Enlist a friend, reload, and join the GunForce, or take the fight into the skies in Air Duel!

Are you ready to take a pixel-perfect action-filled dive into arcade nostalgia? The digital edition of this excellent shooter triple threat is landing on the console of your choice, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Xbox on the 14th of November for only €24,99!

Are you craving more of a physical touch to your games? Then Strictly Limited is sure to satisfy your itch with their exclusive physical limited editions. Interested? Then stick around till the end for more info on those!

Irem: An Arcade Legacy

A mainstay in the arcades of the 80s and 90s, Irem’s games were renowned for their high difficulty level, gorgeous pixel art, and fast-paced action.

Many a quarter or 100 yen coin was spent trying to beat Irem’s extremely challenging but even more addictive masterpieces, earning them the respect of arcade aficionados not just at home in Japan but worldwide.

After last year’s Volume 1, this 2nd volume keeps up the high octane momentum with three more shooters:

GunForce I and II turn you into a one-, or if you grab a friend, two-man army on an explosive mission to save the world!  Once you’ve saved the surface the skies await in Air Duel. Hop into a helicopter gunship or a fighter jet and clean up the air!

YOU’VE BEATEN VOLUME 1? THEN RELOAD YOUR WEAPONS AND GET READY FOR THE NEXT CHALLENGE!

About Air Duel

After a global catastrophe the shadowy D.A.S. organization has taken control of Earth. Become a World Defense Force pilot, hop into a helicopter, or strap yourself into a fighter jet and clear the skies in seven missions! Mobilize a friend and have him join you in the air in the local couch co-op.

About GunForce

The rogue nation only known as “R” has unleashed a supercomputer hellbent on conquering the globe. After disabling the world’s defensive systems only an elite commando operation might still be able to stop them: GunForce!

Use a variety of weapons and vehicles to run and gun your way through both the SNES and Arcade versions of this pioneering action title.

About GunForce 2

A much-improved sequel; this run and gun is a feast for the eyes. Huge detailed and beautifully animated sprite art crowns Irem’s legacy as this was their final game. Join the GunForce for a second time.

Everything that made the prequel so great was cranked up to 11: Weapons, Vehicles, Explosions, Music, Action!

All Volumes of the Irem Collection come with a variety of extra features:

Rewind and Save-states for a more forgiving experience are an option but if you want to really test your skills shoot for the high score in classic mode and rise through the online leaderboards!

Show the world what you’re made of!

Strictly Limited, in collaboration with ININ, Tozai, and Irem, is bringing to life physical and exclusive, highly limited boxed editions of the Irem Collection Volume 2. These collector’s editions will be exclusively available through Strictly Limited.

Strictly Limited is giving IREM Collection Volume 2 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 4,000 copies for Nintendo Switch, 1,500 for PlayStation 4, and 1,500 for PlayStation 5 at a price of 34,99 €, including a colorful game manual.

The Collector’s Edition is limited to a maximum of 2000 copies for Nintendo Switch, 999 for PlayStation 4, and 999 for PlayStation 5 for 89,99 €, including lots of additional collectibles:

• Game for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, or PlayStation 5
• Collector’s Edition Box
• Colorful Game Manual
• Original Soundtrack
• Visual Compendium
• Collectors Coin
• Marquee Stickers
• Reversible Poster
• DIY Game Packaging Reproduction
• Arcade/Game Flyer Reprints

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