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Publisher Flyhigh Works and developer Secret Character have will release a Switch version of cat photography casual adventure game Neko Odyssey on July 30, the companies announced.

Neko Odyssey first launched for PC via Steam on December 16, 2024.

Here is an overview of the game, via Flyhigh Works:

Neko Odyssey is a game for cat lovers you can’t miss! Here’s a slightly unusual casual adventure game where the main gameplay centers around taking pictures of cats. The pixel art graphics in a 3D setting create a charming atmosphere reminiscent of Japanese animation. In the game, you’ll have to search for cats in various locations throughout the town and take pictures to upload to social media (in game). Each photo you upload will earn likes from netizens. As you receive more likes, you’ll become better known, and your followers may offer tips on finding new and different cat poses.

During the cat photography sessions, some cats may require you to establish a connection with them before allowing you to photograph them. You’ll also encounter certain events that will lead you to discover new photo opportunities. Apart from taking cat photos and sharing them on social media, the game features a main storyline where you’ll unravel the mysteries of the town based on the information you capture in your cat photos. You’ll experience excitement, cuteness, and inspiration along with the adventure in this game.

Watch a new trailer below.

Switch Announce Trailer

The PC version of strategy RPG Mercenaries Lament: Requiem of the Silver Wolf for PC via Steam will launch on January 23 for $19.99 / €19.99 / 2,200 yen, publisher Flyhigh Works and developers RideonJapan and Esquadra announced.

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!

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Publisher Flyhigh Works and developers Secret Character and ITSARAAMATA will release turn-based strategy RPG Banchou Tactics for Switch via Nintendo eShop on February 15, the companies announced.

Banchou Tactics first launched for PC via Steam on August 10, 2023.

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

About

Banchou Tactics is a strategy turn based role-playing game in a Japanese gangster high school (banchou). The game is inspired by CROWS (Japanese manga), River City Ransom, and Final Fantasy Tactics.

Story

For several years of conflicts, there were bloody struggles between three high schools around this area (somewhere in Japan). This madness played by the three schools: Sakae High School, Nakamura Technical High School, and Minato High School. They engaged in many fierce battles with the aim to show who’s the boss in this town. When Kitagawa Seiichi, the demon king of Minato High School just graduated last year, all the balance of three power came to doubt once again. The game is set in Minato High School The story focuses on Taiga Arashi.

Key Features

High-quality 2D pixel on 3D stage.

Turn-based strategy game.

Blood group system.

Special Attack.

Knock back system.