HoloParade: Deluxe Edition comes to Nintendo Switch on June 18

Publisher holo Indie has just announced HoloParade: Deluxe Edition for a June 18 eShop release. The game is already available for pre-order.

HoloParade a 2D side-scrolling tower defense game that originally released on Steam in 2023. HoloParade: Deluxe Edition includes all of the game’s previously released DLC.

Everything you need to know can be found in the following overview:

A lively parade with hololive VTubers and mascot characters!
Feature 1: Simple Yet Deep, Lively Battles

The basic system is a classic 2D tower defense game where you summon characters from your base and march them forward to destroy the enemy’s base to win. While the controls are simple, the gameplay is profoundly deep. With over 65 characters, each possessing a variety of abilities like ally healing support and self-destruct attacks, skillful combination and flexible formation are key to enjoying the game.

Additionally, there’s an element inspired by parades called the ‘Symphony Effect,’ where various effects are activated based on the musical instruments played by the characters in march. This adds further strategic depth to the formation of your parade squad and the order of their summoning.

Feature 2: Comprehensive Development Elements

In addition to leveling up and limit breaking, there is a ‘Skill’ system that allows you to add special abilities not available through regular development. Since you can add up to three types of skills to each character and select them carefully, you can enjoy a unique development process! Furthermore, since you can reset levels and get a full refund of the coins spent, it allows for more freedom in restructuring formations and character development.

Feature 3: No Gacha Purchases, No Stamina System

The scout gacha, which allows you to acquire characters, can be used by consuming tickets obtained within the game, with no additional purchases required. Also, as there is no stamina system, you are not bound by time and can play as much as you like, whenever you like.

Moreover, the scout gacha allows you to choose from two randomly selected character candidates, enabling players to make selections based on their strategy or preference rather than leaving it entirely to chance.

Feature 4: Take a Break with Various Talents and Mini-Games in the Office

When you return to the office, the home screen, you’ll be greeted by newly recorded voice lines from Harusaki Nodoka, a staff member of hololive. In the office, talents from hololive may also make appearances, and you might witness some unexpected interactions.

Additionally, mini-games with gameplay entirely different from the main story have been implemented. These games allow you to collect coins necessary for character strengthening. For now, the mini-games titled “Hurry Up! Miko-Chi!” and “Dancing Subaru” are available. In “Hurry Up! Miko-Chi!”, Sakura Miko (a VTuber affiliated with Hololive), who has overslept, dashes at full speed towards her destination while avoiding obstacles.

■ New Features for the Nintendo Switch™ Version
This version includes all DLC!
Enjoy the full HoloParade experience!

You can watch the announcement trailer below.

Announcement Trailer

In addition to HoloParade Deluxe Edition, holo Indie has also just announced hololive Treasure Mountain MegaPack. You can read about that game here.