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Tomba

The classic adventure platformer Tomba! is making a comeback on Switch, it’s been revealed. Limited Run Games just shared the announcement as part of its annual showcase.

Tomba! was originally created by 1997 by Whoopee Camp. It stars a feral child who looks to recover his grandfather’s bracelet from an evil race of anthropomorphic pigs.

Until now, the game has never appeared on platforms outside of the original PlayStation. It will also be updated in Limited Run Games’ Carbon Engine.

Double Shake

The 2.5D platformer Double Shake will be making its way to Switch, Rightstick Studios revealed today. Fans will be able to pick it up in 2024.

Here’s a brief overview with more details:

Rose & Camellia Collection English west

Previously announced for Switch in Japan, Rose & Camellia Collection has now been confirmed for the system in the west. WayForward will be handling publishing in late 2023 / early 2024.

Rose & Camellia Collection is an absurd one-on-one slap-fight anthology featuring five games, more than 30 characters, and all-new English voicework, Rose & Camellia Collection.

Colossal Cave physical

Colossal Cave made it to Switch a little while back as a digital release, but it’s now receiving the physical treatment. Limited Run games shared the initial announcement today with more information to follow later.

Colossal Cave landed on Switch digitally this past January. It’s a reimagining of the 1977 text-based adventure game from Roberta Williams, a designer who worked on King’s Quest.

Gargoyles Remastered

Gargoyles Remastered has now been officially confirmed for Switch. Additionally, Limited Run Games has revealed it has plans for a physical release.

If you hadn’t heard about this previously, we can’t blame you. It was casually announced during the Disney & Marvel Games Showcase that took place nearly a year ago, but almost nothing was shared for the time. The only tidbit shared thus far is that Empty Clip Studios is handling development. We unfortunately don’t have any sort of trailer.

Gargoyles first released on the SEGA Genesis in 1995. It’s an adaptation of the Disney animated series that ran for three seasons.

We’ll let you know when we have an update on Gargoyles Remastered.

This Way Madness Lies

This Way Madness Lies is getting a new version for Switch, Zeboyd Digital Entertainment has announced. It will be available for digital pre-order next week.

This Way Madness Lies is a comedic turn-based RPG in which players save the worlds of Shakespeare from the forces of Nightmare. Check out some additional information in the following overview:

Clock Tower remaster

A remaster of Clock Tower is in development for Switch, it’s been announced. The game will be available in early 2024.

Clock Tower is a survival horror game originally released on Super Famicom in 1995 in Japan. Now it’s not only coming to Switch, but getting a translation for North America and Europe. Additions include a new vocal theme song performed by Mary McGlynn (Silent Hill series), a new animated opening, motion-comic cutscenes before and after the game, a bonus art gallery, border artwork, save states, multiple language options, and more.

Chicory: A Colorful Tale physical

Chicory: A Colorful Tale previously landed on the Switch eShop, but a physical release is now in the cards. Limited Run Games announced plans for production today.

First launched in December 2021, Chicory: A Colorful Tale is a top-down adventure game that’s been held to a digital offering thus far. Read more about it in the following overview:

Dungeons of Aether physical

Thanks to Limited Run Games, Dungeons of Aether is set for physical release on Switch. News about the boxed version was just shared during the company’s annual LRG3 event.

Dungeons of Aether will only have a standard release. That being said, fans will also have the option to pick up a bundle containing the game’s soundtrack.

El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron HD physical

While we’re still waiting for El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron HD on Switch, it’s now been confirmed for physical release. That news comes directly from Limited Run Games.

It was confirmed in April 2022 that El Shaddai would be bound for Switch. However, since then, we’ve yet to receive any updates. The fact that Limited Run Games has now announced a physical release is an encouraging sign though.


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