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At the ID@Xbox Pre-PAX West 2018 Open House, the publisher and developer of La-Mulana 2 announced the title will release on Switch in Spring 2019, at the same time as the Xbox One and PS4 versions. Here’s the in-depth description for the sequel to the beloved metroidvania included on its Steam page.

Welcome to the La-Mulana 2 Project

La-Mulana 2 features sprawling ancient ruins, mind-boggling mysteries, untold numbers of items, and terrible enemies combining to form what is possibly the perfect Metroidvania-style “archaeological ruin exploration action game”.

In La-Mulana 2, you take on the role of Lumisa Kosugi – daughter of the previous title’s hero – as she explores the ancient ruins of La-Mulana, said to be the cradle of human civilization. Desperate to find the cause of the numerous recent appearances of monsters from the ruins, Lumisa heads to the “other” La-Mulana: the ruins known as Eg-Lana.

Explore the vast ruins comprising multiple field maps, solve mysteries and riddles using the stone tablets and messages you discover along the way, and take out huge monsters known as “Guardians” as you make your way to the deepest depths of the ruins.

You won’t believe the awesome mystery of Eg-Lana awaiting you at the end of your journey…

About La-Mulana 2

La-Mulana was known as a “Metroidvania”-style game (a 2D action platformer with an emphasis on non-linear exploration). That said, the real core of the game is in deciphering the riddles scattered throughout the game, and solving the puzzles that exist as part of the ruins.

A classic experience: As with its predecessor, La-Mulana 2 will not feature a tutorial or a long-winded sidekick. As a seasoned explorer, it’s up to you to discover the secrets hidden within the ruins and find the truth on your own.

Explore at your own pace: By deciphering cryptic text on the monuments scattered throughout the ruins, you will gradually unravel the mystery of the ruins. Which parts of the sprawling underground you tackle, and in what order, is up to you. Sometimes you will need to use changes in backgrounds, mysterious sounds, the strength of enemies, or the sneakiness of traps to detect subtle changes in your surroundings.

A colossal adventure: We have designed a variety of zones, and have created a mystery deep enough to encompass a gigantic cave system. This is a very large-scale indie title. We predict newcomers to the series will probably be able to clear the game in 20 to 30 hours. Because of the non-linear nature of Eg-Lana, La-Mulana 2 will have plenty of replayability.

New horrors, new weapons: Plenty of ferocious and terrifying monsters and guardians stand in your way in the depths of this new underground network. Fortunately, you will also have an arsenal of tools and weapons at your disposal to help you on your journey.

Widescreen support: The first La-Mulana was a remake of a retro-style game that ran in a 4:3 aspect ratio, which made widescreen support impossible. For La-Mulana 2, the various maps and rooms are designed to be 16:9-compatible, making it perfect for widescreen TVs and monitors.

The question we’ve asked ourselves throughout development is: “How can we make an old-school 2D game take advantage of advancements in present-day technology?”

Game Features

• Become an adventurer and explore sprawling ancient ruins
• Gather hints to solve the various mysteries of the ruins
• Dive into the action as you fight off tough enemies seeking to impede your progress
• A detailed and beautifully dot-rendered world
• Seven main weapons and over ten sub-weapons
• Over 60 items of various types to help you explore the ruins
• Over 20 apps to install on your trusty adventurer’s tablet, the “Mobile Super X3”
• Includes reference book with over 200 monsters and other characters in the game

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Dragon Quest Builders 2 is featured in the latest issue of Weekly Jump. In it, we hear about new character Lulu plus a few other details.

Here’s the full roundup:

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The latest issue of Weekly Jump offers up some significant information about My Hero: One’s Justice, and specifically when it comes to DLC.

Players will be able to obtain Izuku Midoriya Shoot Style – an alternate style used by Izuku in some of the latest anime episodes after All Might suggest he use his legs rather than his arms, which have been severely damaged – entirely for free. The character has faster attack techniques than any other character, and many attack-type skills including smashes and consecutive kicks. Izuku Midoriya Shoot Style will feature additional missions as well.

That’s not all for My Hero: One’s Justice DLC. Weekly Jump teases “a certain pro hero” plus an additional mode for the future. The silhouette points to Endeavor, who is available with pre-orders in the Americas and Europe.

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Nintendo has sent out a new, lengthy trailer for Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Torna – The Golden Country. View a 6-minute Japanese video below.

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A new Japanese commercial is live for next month’s release of Nintendo Labo: Vehicle Kit. Have a look at the advert below.

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Nintendo has published a lengthy trailer highlighting features in the new Nintendo Labo – Toy Con 03: Vehicle Kit. It shows off included games (including the mysterious world in Adventure), Circuit, Paint Studio, and more.

Here’s the full rundown of features from Nintendo:

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The latest episode of Nintendo Power podcast is now live. Host Chris Slate, along with Smash Bros. competitive player and commentator as well as JC Rodrigo from Nintendo Treehouse discuss recent Super Smash Bros. Ultimate announcements, the competitive scene, and their favorite fighting games. The episode also features listener questions, the Warp Zone quiz, and more.

Here’s the full episode:

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Mega Man has been seeing a renaissance as of late. There have been a few new collections over the years, but most significantly is the arrival of the brand new Mega Man 11.

According to producer Kazuhiro Tsuchiya, the goal with Mega Man 11 is to create a new benchmark for Mega Man titles for the next 10 years. He also said the project was possible thanks to “the volume of voices from our gamers.”

As a general Mega Man 11 tidbit, Tsuchiya said Mega Man 11 is built with Capcom’s MT Framework engine.

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A trailer for NBA 2K19 is in showing off The Neighborhood, a returning feature with a new design and new places to explore. See it below.

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Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum ‘n’ Fun has received a brand new trailer for its upcoming western release. Have a look at it below.

Thanks to Mateusz K for the tip.

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