Boss-focused turn-based RPG 8-Colors Star Guardians+ to release on Switch in January

Flynn’s Arcade has announced that it’s picked up 8-Colors Star Guardians+ for publishing, with the game set to hit Switch next month. It’s due out on January 11, 2024.

Originally made by DerMondhase, 8-Colors Star Guardians+ is centered around bosses in which a dysfunctional group of heroines need to protect the planet by taking out alien monsters. Further details are included in the following overview:

Alien monsters have invaded Earth! It’s up to the Star Guardians, a dysfunctional group of heroines, to protect the planet and awkwardly save the day (yet again)! Fight evil with pixelated style, in this turn-based, choose-your-boss-path game made with just 8 colors!

Key Features

• Story Mode Chapter 2: One year after the end of Chapter 1, fight through a gauntlet of deadly ensembles of monsters, find the truth behind the mysterious White Guardian, and bring back peace to the planet once more!
• Unlockable costumes for all characters, obtained by clearing Story and Arcade mode
• Improved settings and user interface
• Full joypad support. The game can still be played with a mouse in its entirety for additional accessibility.

Have a look at a trailer for 8-Colors Star Guardians+ below.

Official Trailer

The title will be sold on the Switch eShop for $4.99. However, it’ll be available for 20 percent off for its first two weeks.