A final trailer was released to tie in with the launch of Gimmick 2. The Sunsoft title now gets a sequel after more than three decades.
For everything you need to know, check out the following overview:
In Gimmick 2, you once again meet the green little yokai Yumetaro. Decades after his first adventure he now sets out on a new quest in a world packed with interesting challenges, dangerous enemies, and hidden treasures.
The game can be played in either an friendlier assisted mode, or if you’re up for a challenge play in the true-to-the-original “Gimmick!” mode!
As a yokai, Yumetaro has the ability to summon and throw a powerful star that not only bounces, but also keeps the momentum of his movement. The Star can be used to activate switches, defend against enemies and even be ridden to get to those hard-to-reach places while exploring the secrets of the world. You can discover treasure, find shortcuts or set speed records by mastering the star’s bouncing physics. Experiment with it to unlock its full potential. This is a game with true star power!
The composer David Wise hardly needs any introduction. In his work on the Gimmick! 2 soundtrack, he has both written completely new melodies and remade old classics. The soundtrack was creatively directed by Pelle Cahndlerby and recorded live in Sweden together with Joel Bille.
The original Gimmick game was released for the Famicom in 1992. It was localized and released in the West – but only in Scandinavia. This, combined with the fact that the game’s physics and gameplay mechanics were far ahead of its time, made the game both fabled and beloved. With Gimmick 2, however, there is no longer any doubt: this is a game that the whole world should have the chance to experience.
We’ve attached the Gimmick 2 launch trailer below.
Launch Trailer
Gimmick 2 is available on Switch worldwide. More coverage can be found here.
