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Publisher Flyhigh Works and developers Skipmore and Esquadra have announced action adventure game Fairune: Fragment Isles for PC (Steam). It will launch in 2024.

Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page:

About

Where did all the fairies go? Fairune: Fragment Isles is an action adventure game where you follow Liana through her journey solving mysteries and puzzles from island to island.

Story

The three fairies of Fairune have gone missing! What’s happening to this world? Or maybe the more important question is, what’s about to happen? Liana and her trusty partner “Ancient Codex” are about to unravel the secrets of Fairune through their travels…

Characters

An energetic young lady “Motchmo,” the always calm and cool “Chromos,” a mysterious angel… These characters that Liana meet on her way are bound to add color to her journey.

Key Features

A puzzle solving action-adventure by Skipmore, creators of the titles Kamiko and Transiruby.

Over 30 islands to explore!

Lesser action, more puzzle solving!

The islands are on the smaller side, so there’s no way you’ll get lost!

Beautifully designed pixel art and chiptune music sure to please PSG fans!

Watch the announcement Teaser trailer below. View the first screenshots at the gallery.

Announce Teaser Trailer

Side-scrolling action game Shinobi non Grata will launch for PlayStation 4 and Switch alongside its previously announced PC (Steam) version, physical edition distributor Strictly Limited Games revealed.

Strictly Limited Games announced the following physical editions of Shinobi non Grata for PlayStation 4 and Switch today:

Limited Edition

The Limited Edition is limited to 2,500 individually numbered copies for Nintendo Switch and 1,300 for PS4, at a price of €29.99 / $29.99.

Special Edition

The Special Limited Edition is limited to 1,500 individually numbered copies for Nintendo Switch and 700 for PS4, at a price of €49.99 / $49.99.

The Special Limited Edition will include the following:

Shinobi non Grata game and manual

Special Limited Edition box

Soundtrack on one disc

Murasame necklace

Art booklet with development materials

Enamel character pin

Sticker sheet

Poster with game artwork

Wishlisting is available now at the Strictly Limited Games online store.

Here is an overview of the game, via Strictly Limited Games:

About

It is 1838, the 9th year of the Tenpo era—a time of turmoil in Japan. Genba Kisaragi, leader of the Oboro Itto clan forms an alliance with demons with the objective of overthrowing the bakufu government. Only one dares stand before them; Kaina, the descendent of a bloodline of shinobi specialized in fighting demons.

Grab your trusty sword Murasame and survive the bloodshed in this hardcore 2D ninja action game! By using your seven shinobi weapons like Shuriken, Kusarigama and Elekiter, you’ll fight your way through hordes of enemies!

Discover many different locations like an abandoned shrine, a valley of ghosts, a ninja mansion and defeat the boss at the end of each… But watch out, they won’t go down easily.

Key Features

Peak 8-bit pixel art reminiscent of the best of the PC Engine and its contemporaries.

Challenging gameplay hailing back to the classics of the genre.

Each boss requires its own strategy and clever use of the ninja tools.

Soundtrack by hydden blending traditional Japanese tunes with chiptune sound.

Ninja vs. zombies!

The PC version of Shinobi non Grata is due out in Q1 2023. The physical editions are due out this fall.

Watch a trailer for the limited edition below.

Limited Edition Trailer

Transiruby will launch for PC via Steam this fall, publisher Flyhighworks and developers Skipmore and Esquadra announced.

A Switch version of Transiruby was previously announced, but not mentioned in today’s announcement.

Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page:

About

Explore the mysteries of an unknown land!

Transiruby is a Metroidvania game where you explore the world as a cyborg protagonist named Siruby. Slash and shoot your way to reveal its hidden secrets!

Story

A strange continent from a different dimension has suddenly appeared… and Siruby, a young cyborg traveling space just happens to pass by. Taking her trusty AI partner “Ne-com” with her, she sets out to explore this unknown land.

Meet other characters such as “Yamato”, an unusual cyborg girl and “Douglas” the treasure hunter as you follow Siruby through her adventure.

Key Features

A new Metroidvania game by Skipmore, the creators of Kamiko and Fairune! Expect the same high-quality action—with a dash of adventure and puzzle-solving.

Quick, stress-free sword action

Freeze enemies using an element gun to use them as a foothold!

Collect golden “Tranchips””to open doors to the next stage!

Perfect balance of puzzles and riddles accent the game!

Sylvie is a cyborg, so she can transform into a plane and a motorbike!

All of them are also available digitally for the Switch, with Mercenaries Wings also being on the PS4.

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Publisher Flyhigh Works and developers RideonJapan and Esquadra have released the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 versions strategy RPG Mercenaries Lament: Requiem of the Silver Wolf via PlayStation Store worldwide for $19.99 / £15.99 / €19.99.

Mercenaries Lament: Requiem of the Silver Wolf first launched for Switch on February 9 in Japan, followed by PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 on April 19. The Switch version was released worldwide on April 27. A PC (Steam) version was just announced for release in 2024.

Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page:

About

A prayer for the fallen to rise from the depths of despair… Mercenaries Lament: Requiem of the Silver Wolf is a tactical simulation RPG set in a fantasy world. Battles occur on quarter-view maps with height differences, where character positioning in the front, back, and side of enemy units may very well determine each battle’s outcome. Support effects depend on where allied characters in your party are positioned, allowing players to enjoy highly strategic maneuvers. Players have a high degree of freedom in character development, such as acquiring and strengthening skills and changing classes by using skill points earned in battle. The characters are beautifully drawn with rich facial expressions by the illustrator Sakura Mochi!

Story

Several years have passed since a mysterious disease with no cure quickly spread across the continent. Those infected would suffer a horrible fate of turning into zombies after their death, mindlessly attacking the living. It has become the norm for hired mercenaries to spend countless days clearing the lands of the undead. Such a mercenary is Johann, captain of the Silver Wolf Mercenary Company. He is paid a visit by the Grim Reaper, and narrowly escapes its blade of death, but the Reaper leaves him with an eerie prophecy: “In the next 100 days, your luck shall run out. That shall be the day of your fate.” After awaking from a delirious slumber, he is met by a young woman with miraculous powers that can heal people from the disease. Was his encounter with the Grim Reaper but a nightmare….? Regardless, Johann offers to protect the miracle worker on her travels to save as many people as she can. They set out on a journey to travel the kingdom, curing the infected. Soon, however, Johann must confront his mortality…

Key Features

Advent Soul – When Amalie, the heroine is in your party, you can fill a gauge on the top right of the screen which will allow you to stock 1 BP when full. (Up to 9 BP can be stocked up.) By using BP characters can enter a state called “Advent Soul” which fortifies the character for a certain period of time. The character can then use “Advent attacks” with other party members and “Soul Exceed” skills, which are special moves.

Advent Attacks – When a character in “Advent mode” is positioned to sandwich an enemy with another ally, a coordinated attack can be unleashed by performing a normal attack or attack skill. The Advent attacks are unique skills for each character and provide a chance to inflict heavy damage.

Soul Exceed Skills – Units in Advent mode can use Soul Exceed skills at any time. This special move is unique to each character, and effects vary from inflicting immense damage to the enemy to recovering HP and abnormalities of all allies. (Once Soul Exceed is used, the character’s Advent mode will be lifted.) Utilizing Soul Exceed skills are the key to victory!