Retro-Inspired Earthion Set for Nintendo Switch Release

Limited Run Games and Ancient Corporation are cooking up something exciting—Earthion’s in the works for the Nintendo Switch. Think space, think shooting, think… whatever floats your spaceship.

So, we’ve got Azusa Takahashi. A space fighter pilot with maybe the coolest job ever? Well, she’s navigating through eight levels. And each one is like a mini universe, packed with its own wild landscapes, enemies that might make you laugh or cry, and boss fights that—honestly—sound like they might eat the screen.

But who’s behind this cosmic chaos? First, there’s Makoto Wada—he’s done stuff like Gotta Protectors (whatever that is) and Royal Anapoko Academy (sounds fancy). And then, drumroll… Yuzo Koshiro. If you’ve played Streets of Rage, you know what I’m talking about. Add in Mitsuhiro Arita, the mind behind art for Marvel Comics and the Pokémon Trading Card Game. He drew not one but two pieces for this game. Kind of a big deal, right? Or maybe that’s just me.

Alright, let’s break down what you’re getting into:

– Eight stages. Not seven, not nine. Eight. Each with its own vibe.
– Music worth blasting at full volume. Koshiro’s got you covered with 27 tracks.
– Feeling brave? Tackle different difficulties or just challenge mode if feeling like a hero.
– Get nostalgic with CRT emulation. Adjust those scanlines if that’s your thing.
– Prefer to play a level repeatedly? There’s a password system for that.
– Oh, you’re a music buff? There’s a mode just for jamming to game tracks.
– They’ve even thrown in some bonus demos. Why? Who knows. But awesome, right?
– Online leaderboards for bragging rights. Or, you know, just personal satisfaction.

Look out for Earthion on the Nintendo eShop sometime this year. And hey, maybe check out the trailer while you’re at it. Just saying.