Retro-Inspired Earthion Set to Launch on Nintendo Switch

Alright, so, have you ever thought about 16-bit video games getting a comeback? Yeah, me neither. But here’s the thing—Limited Run Games and Ancient Corporation are doing just that with a game called Earthion for the Nintendo Switch.

So, picture this: You’re flying through space. Not literally, obviously, though that’d be awesome. You’re guiding this space fighter pilot, Azusa Takahashi. Eight levels, each with its own vibe—like, totally different enemies, and these massive, screen-hogging bosses. It’s like stepping into an arcade from back in the day.

And I gotta mention—there’s this dream team working on it. Ever heard of Makoto Wada? He did stuff like Gotta Protectors and Royal Anapoko Academy. And then there’s Yuzo Koshiro, the guy behind the tunes for Streets of Rage. His music just hits different, you know? Also, they snagged Mitsuhiro Arita, who’s been around Marvel Comics and Pokémon cards, to create some art for Earthion. How cool is that?

Alright, diving into what Earthion offers:

– Eight stages—each one its own adventure. They’re not just carbon copies of one another.
– Original jams, all 27 of them, composed by Yuzo. It’s like music to fight enemies to.
– Dying for a challenge? They’ve thrown in multiple difficulty settings.
– Scanlines and CRT emulation settings, so you can pretend your TV’s from the ‘90s.
– There’s a level password system. Feels like a throwback, right?
– Oh, and there’s a music player mode. Wanna just vibe to the soundtrack? Go for it.
– Bonus demos hidden inside, like Easter eggs.
– And online leaderboards because competition never hurt anyone, right?

Anyway—er, wait, what was I saying? Oh yes! Earthion’s making its digital debut on the Nintendo eShop later this year. So if you’re into nostalgia or need an escape to a universe filled with pixelated drama, keep an eye out.

Okay, I’m done rambling. Hope you got something out of this chaotic, yet somehow coherent, flow of thoughts. Who knows, maybe Earthion’s the game you didn’t know you needed. 🌌