Psychic 5 Eternal Switch remake confirmed for English release in the west

The Switch remake of Psychic 5 Eternal will be released in the west with an English localization, according to an eShop listing. Daewon Media will be in charge of publishing.

Psychic 5 Eternal was announced for Switch last September, but only in Japan. It’s a remake of the 1987 arcade game with new modes, a new 16:9 screen ratio and support for two players. Fans can also choose between the updated graphics and original visuals.

Below is the official eShop description: 

The Return of Psychic Hammer that Stormed the Game Center in 1987!

Five heroes with super powers, five hammers saving the world. Escape the maze and enter the room of the Great Demon! Save the espers and unite your powers to defeat the Great Demon!

At that time, Satan was not completely dead. Introducing five new comrades! The Psychic Hammer burns even stronger, now more powerful than ever!

Various modes not found in the original game

– ‘Survival’ mode, where you must survive until the end with only one life
– ‘Time Attack’ mode, where you aim to clear the game in the shortest time possible
– ‘Towering’ mode, where you challenge endless heights

‘2-player simultaneous play’ now supported, so players can enjoy exciting cooperative play!

Various display settings for that nostalgic feeling, including green monitor, black and white monitor, and scanline!

Psychic 5 Eternal launches for Switch worldwide on July 27, 2023. It will cost $21.99.