Son of a Gun, retro-inspired twin-stick shooter, out on Switch next week

Posted on October 4, 2024 by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop

Publisher Untold Tales, in partnership with developer Crank Goblin, today announced the upcoming release of Son of a Gun for Switch. Fans can pick it up on October 11, 2024.

Son of a Gun is a retro-inspired twin-stick shooter inspired by 80’s classics in both look and story. You’ll play as an interplanetary mercenary called in when firepower matters and something needs to be solved by force.

Check out additional details in the following overview:

Son of a Gun is an intense action packed top down shooter full of bullets, blood and explosions. Collect and manage your guns and grenades to fight swarming bugs, gigantic robots, slimy monsters and even space ghosts. Select one of 6 characters and upgrade them while progressing through the single player campaign. Overwhelming enemies can be sometimes dealt with by the prototype time-bending device.
You are Son of a Gun – an interplanetary mercenary working for the Sons of a Gun organization. You’re called always when firepower matters and something needs to be solved by force. While being on a vacation on a tropical planet you’re just received a phone call from the SOAG Command Center…
You’ll have plenty of guns in 7 different classes at your disposal. Grab pistols, shotguns, SMG’s, rifles, plasma guns, sniper rifles, or rocket launchers – you’re defining your own playstyle. Don’t forget about grenades – gear up with your favorite grenade type – cluster, force, explosive, implosive…
You’ll fight in the heart of the distant planets with versatile biomes. Each with their own unique environment and challenges – reach a target area, unlock base gates, download data from data-pylons or survive the horde’s attack.
Face over 20 different enemy types with swarming bugs, zombie-like creatures, auto-turrets, gigantic robots, horrific degenerations, slimy monsters and even space ghosts.
Key Features
Plenty of guns in 7 different classes – pick your shooting style
Use a time-bending device that will often save your ass
Play as one of 6 space mercenaries
Tactically push tactical explosive barrels to gain a tactical advantage
Use environmental hazards to kill enemies
Annihilate 8 gigantic bosses with unique mechanics
Experience full of tropes, sci-fi story

Have a look at a trailer for Son of a Gun below.

Release Date Trailer

Those interested in the game will be able to grab it from the eShop. For more Switch coverage, head on over here.