Super Mighty Power Man planned for Switch and 3DS

Box Hedge Games has pulled back the curtain on an interesting-looking project lined up for Nintendo platforms. The developer is currently planning Super Mighty Power Man for both Switch and 3DS.

Super Mighty Power Man is a 2D action-platformer that takes some clear inspiration from Mega Man. Other prominent games and series like Castlevania, Duck Tales, Kirby, Super Mario Bros., and Shovel Knight also served as reference points. The team itself joined together in 2016 with co-founders Alessandro Di Meco and David Richier having previously contributed to games such as Test Drive Unlimited, Kinect Disneyland Adventure, and Assassin’s Creed.

We’re aware that Box Hedge is working on a Kickstarter for Super Mighty Power Man. We’ve reached out to the studio to clarify how that campaign will impact development, if at all.

Find more information about Super Mighty Power Man below, along with a couple of additional screenshots.

THE GAME

Super Mighty Power Man is a genuine 2D action‐platformer reminiscent of video games from the late 80’s and early 90’s. It is like games found on the NES console when fun was more than QTE, lengthy tutorials, and never‐ending cinematics.

Super Mighty Power Man (SMPM) is greatly inspired by the famous Mega Man game series as well as others including: Castlevania, Contra, Duck Tales, Kirby, Super Mario Bros. and more recent ones like VVVVVV, Retro City Rampage and Shovel Knight.

Besides being a true love letter to the NES legendary gaming era, it is above all a tribute to the renowned Blue Bomber and our passion for such games that has stayed with us since childhood.

Take control of Corey, a boy who accidentally finds himself caught in a most unexpected adventure to save the galaxy. Helped by a clumsy extraterrestrial robot named Robby, and armed with a mysterious device called ‘The Power Grasp’, Corey must defend the Earth from the spreading evil forces of General Mok. He will need to fight (and jump) his way through deadly environments, hordes of monsters, and other hazardous traps to free occupied planets from the tyranny of his enemy’s lieutenants.

‘The Power Grasp’ grants Corey superhuman powers, allowing him to merge with other lifeforms and become one of the many forms of Super Mighty Power Man!

FEATURES

• Experience a 2D action‐platformer in the purest NES form without sacrificing any of today’s
  technological advancements.
• Ability to switch between 8 different suits and master their respective weapons and
  abilities!
• Excellent responsive controls to test your skills in different environments filled with traps and enemies!
• Cool gameplay elements and level design to top‐up the fun!
• True 8‐bit NES aesthetics featuring colorful sprites and backgrounds!
• A cute and appealing cast of characters introduced via short, humorous
• Encounter countless of various creatures and defeat giant bosses!
• Levels packed with secrets, alternative paths and items to collect!
• Complete the full collection and the various objectives to unlock new features.
• Awesome NES chiptune soundtracks with cool melodies and rousing rhythms!
• Full controller support and customizable controls to feel right at home.

Source: Box Hedge Games PR