In 2022, famend creator and trade determine Yu Suzuki revealed that his growth studio Ys Net was creating an arcade-style shooter solely for Apple Arcade. Now, writer ININ Games has revealed that the very recreation — which is a love letter and non secular successor to Suzuki’s Space Harrier — is coming to consoles, together with Switch, on tenth November. (Thanks, Gematsu!)
Air Twister is a reasonably interesting-looking shooter and was the primary recreation launched by Ys Net following Shenmue III. It caught our consideration final 12 months due to its similarities to Space Harrier, and Suzuki has additionally cited quite a few influences from Sega rail shooters reminiscent of Panzer Dragoon and Rez. Instead of piloting a spaceship, you are a princess who rides a swan all whereas over-the-top music full with choir singing (from Dutch composer Valensia) blast out of the audio system.
Intrigued? Here are some extra particulars from the sport’s Apple Arcade web page:
Soar via the sky battling towards invaders on this all-new fantasy countless shooter from legendary recreation creator, Yu Suzuki. Players will assume the position of Princess Arch combating again towards weird invaders to avoid wasting their planet from destruction. They’ll rain down their homing arrows to hint swish arcs of sunshine throughout stunning, artfully crafted phases, earlier than they pierce their foes. With a enjoyable and straightforward touchscreen swipe-shooting gameplay mechanic, the future of the planet is within the participant’s palms.
• Find one thing new each time you play in every of the 12 phases!
• Over 20 completely different creatures of the Vanguard will thwart your method and 10 distinctive bosses await your problem on the finish of the worlds!
• Collect Stars to energy up your Princess and unlock new recreation modes!
• Simple contact controls make play enjoyable and straightforward! Or join a gamepad for an arcade-like expertise!
• Shoot for the highest and compete in rating and rating classes with gamers all around the globe!
Physical variations for the Switch model will likely be obtainable to pre-order from 18th July, although distributors haven’t been introduced but. Keep an eye fixed on Air Twister’s official web site for extra particulars.
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