Albacete Warrior, side-scrolling beat ’em up game, releasing on Switch in February

Today, publisher Eastasiasoft and developer FAS3 announced that they’re putting Albacete Warrior on Switch. The game is confirmed for launch on February 1, 2023.

Albacete Warrior is a side-scrolling beat ’em up experience that  has players taking on the role of the Spanish ninja Benito, his chicken pal Pepito, and his sensei Paco while the trio go on an adventure across the globe. Further information can be found in the following overview:

Take the role of Spanish ninja Benito, his chicken pal Pepito and his sensei Paco as they embark on a bizarre adventure across the globe! Presented in a mix of 3D environments and 2D pixel art sprites, Albacete Warrior takes traditional side-scrolling beat ‘em up combat into a new dimension, allowing players to “cockslap” hordes of enemies with Benito’s feathered buddy Pepito while running and wall jumping through a huge variety of 3D stages.

With the speed and agility of a fearsome warrior and armed with satirical street-smart humor, Benito might just have what it takes to become the chosen one. Charge into battle solo or team up with a friend for brutal cooperative play!

Key Features

• Run, jump, slash and use your chicken pal as a weapon!
• Enjoy the strange and satirical story of Benito the Spanish ninja.
• Utilize ground smashes, uppercuts, bicycle kicks and other martial arts techniques!
• Explore stages in a mix of 3D environments and 2D pixel art sprites.
• Traverse towns, forests, temples, snowfields, ruins and more.
• Fight solo or team up with a friend in local co-op!

Have a look at a trailer for Albacete Warrior below.

The game will be sold digitally on the Switch eShop. It’ll cost $9.99 / €9.99.