1991 arcade game Avenging Spirit appearing on Switch next week

Avenging Spirit, an arcade game which first launched in 1991, is now making a comeback on Switch. Ratalaika Games revealed today that it’s bringing the classic to Nintendo’s console on July 29, 2022.

Avenging Spirit was originally created by Jaleco. It’s described as a two-player platform arcade ‘rough house’.

Below is some additional information:

Give us what we want or else!

Originally presented as an arcade cabinet title back in 1991, Avenging Spirit is about a man who was tragically killed by a crime syndicate, whilst out with his girlfriend who has been kidnapped by these agents of evil. Now in the guise of a ghost he joins forces with his girlfriend’s father, a paranormal researcher, to rescue his daughter Gennifer but revenge is top of his agenda. Ironically the crime syndicate is researching ghost energy and their aim is to force the father of the kidnapped girl, the expert in the field, to cooperate and give them the information they dearly want!

Possession is the key to success

Our ghostly, potential hero, will possibly win the day by possessing a great cast of characters and when he does he takes over their persona, abilities, etc! Switching bodies gains you the weapons and attributes.

Fighting your way through 6 stages of violence, action, challenges and fun is constant whilst also retrieving ‘keys’ at various stages to find and infiltrate the syndicate’s base! Can you find your kidnapped girl, will you be able to possess her? (weird heh!). Can you eventually take revenge on the evil syndicate mob?

Longevity Rules – Avenging Spirit

That is not the end of this traumatic fight for total justification and annihilation of all that the mob represents. A number of surprises will be forthcoming as you reach the later stages of the game!

Facts you need to know:

Iconic Arcade Cabinet Machine game
Acclaimed 90s Platformer
6 Stages of exciting gameplay
Loads of enemy characters
Gangsters, commanos, robots, hitmen, vampires, spirits, etc.
Unique moves, abilities for cast
Power Ups
Bosses
Ever Changing settings
Possess one of four characters with unique abilities at the start of the game
Be a gangster, a vampire, or even a robot.
Rescue Gennifer before it is too late!
Helpful cut-scenes
Onscreen assistance – health bar, etc
Twenty plus different hosts you can possess
Fast and lithe moves

A trailer for Avenging Spirit can be viewed below.

Avenging Spirit will cost $5.99 on the Switch eShop.

Source: Ratalaika Games PR