System: Switch
Release date: March 17, 2022
Developer: Arc System Works
Publisher: Atlus
A longtime cult classic among Persona and fighting game fans alike, Persona 4 Arena Ultimax is finally seeing a re-release on modern systems as part of the series’ 25th anniversary celebration. Atlus and Arc System Works came together a decade ago to create a crossover for the ages, pairing Arc System Works’ wild and incredibly fun fighting game style with the world of Persona and its unmatchable, overflowing swagger. That swagger is present in every facet of the game, including the familiar characters and aesthetic, electric soundtrack, slick flourishes throughout the presentation that would go on to take even Masahiro Sakurai’s heart later in the series, and its classic Persona-style mystery.
Rune Factory 5 has technically been around for a year, but only in Japan. But just this week, the game made its debut in North America and Europe thanks to the localization efforts of XSEED.
John Wheeler, Lori Snyder, and Katherine Sargent are some of the key people behind Rune Factory 5’s English version as they contributed to the project as the localization manager, assistant localization manager, and localization editor respectively. Recently, we were able to catch up with them to talk more about their work. You can read our full discussion below for insight into the localization of Rune Factory 5.
Earlier this week, Agent Intercept joined the Switch eShop, and we now have gameplay. We’ve got a total of 24 minutes of footage.
For more on Agent Intercept, read the following overview:
Tempest 4000 landed on Switch this week, and we now have gameplay. A new video shows off 18 minutes of footage.
Below is some information about Tempest 4000:
Publisher Rogue Games and developer Playfellow Studios recently released a 2.0 update for Fisti-Fluffs, their feline fighter for Switch.
Plenty of new content is included. The team has added new moves, powerups, stages, outfits, improved graphics, and more.
Gameplay has come in for Thunder Kid: Hunt for the Robot Emperor, a 3D run ‘n’ gun action game. Eastasiasoft and Renegade Sector Games released it this past week.
For more on Thunder Kid, read the following overview:
Hatsune Miku Jigsaw Puzzle ended up on Switch this week, and we have a good chunk of gameplay. 47 minutes of footage is now available.
If you’re interested in learning more about Hatsune Miku Jigsaw Puzzle, check out the following overview:
Listings on the eShops provide file sizes for a bunch of Switch games. These include Sherlock Holmes: The Devil’s Daughter, Crystar, Gotta Protectors: Cart of Darkness, and more.
Here’s the full roundup:
Square Enix is no stranger to unconventional game names, and that tradition has continued with their HD-2D titles on Switch – those being Octopath Traveler and Triangle Strategy. In a recent interview, producer Tomoya Asano shared some insight into the team’s thinking.
Asano told Inversus that Square Enix considers “if the player can imagine what kind of game it is based on the title.” With Triangle Strategy, you play it from three angles and it’s a strategic experience. Square Enix initially included “Project” so that there would be “a little bit of room to be able to change the name”. Since it was well-received by fans, the “Triangle Strategy” name stuck.
Asano’s full words:
