Ancient Weapon Holly coming to Switch March 8

Developer ACQUIRE have announced that Ancient Weapon Holly, a new roguelike dungeon-crawler, will be launching on Switch later this year. You’ll be able to pick up the title via the eShop on March 8, 2024. The game will see you taking on the role of the titular Holly, a humanoid weapon sealed away within a labyrinth due to their destructive potential who is now free and intent on fulfilling that potential out of revenge.

For some more information about the game, check out the overview below from its Steam page:

Holly, a humanoid weapon sealed deep within a labyrinth due to its potential to cause humanity’s downfall, swears vengeance upon humans after awakening from a slumber that spanned thousands of years.

Experience a tense roguelike action game where you protect the source of your stolen power, the altar. Destroy gates that block your way and aim to clear stages. Use the magic stones you acquire to evolve Holly and expand the altar to deepen your strategies.

Game Settings
Long ago, when humans were still developing advanced civilizations, a war engulfed the world.

Among the multitude of weapons created, an autonomous weapon resembling a young girl was completed. Her arms could crack the earth like a whip, demolish any building in her path, and her red eyes mercilessly killed people one after another.

This girl was named ‘Holly’ by the people, and due to her overwhelming power, she was sealed deep within the earth.

After tens of thousands of years, the only emotion Holly felt upon awakening from her slumber in the dark magic ruins was an insurmountable hatred for humans.

“Humanity, perish.”

Even though her weapon functions have degraded and she can now only slightly damage the ground or walls, Holly’s vendetta against the world above has just begun.

Features of Ancient Weapon Holly

1. Intense combat.
2. Strategic gameplay that lures enemies into pitfalls.
3. Exhilarating action of burying enemies you’ve trapped in pitfalls.
4. Holly’s evolution and unlocking altar functions lead to deeper strategies.

Intense Combat

In the dungeons, a moment’s hesitation can be deadly.
Breath-taking, intense combat awaits you.
Face enemies with overwhelming strength and seize the fleeting moments of opportunity for strategic battles.

Strategically Lure Enemies into Pitfalls

Break the ground and block the enemy’s path.
This is your way to survive.
Predict the enemy’s movements, create pitfalls, and capture them all.
Strategic foresight, rather than straightforward combat, is essential in this game.

Exhilarating Action of Burying Enemies in Pitfalls

Lure enemies into pitfalls and bury them with your own hands.
The thrill of this moment is one of the game’s main attractions.

Deepen Strategy with Holly’s Evolution and Altar Unlocking

Defeat enemies to acquire enhancement items.
Use these items to evolve Holly and unlock the altar’s functions!
Experience a deepening of strategies as you play.
With a skill tree format, a variety of enhancements are possible based on your strategy.

We also have a trailer for the game:

Ancient Weapon Holly will be releasing on Switch eShop on March 8.