Nicalis

Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments

Blade Strangers won’t be Nicalis’ only new crossover game for Switch this year. While that title is a fighter, the company just announced Crystal Crisis, which is more puzzle-focused.

Crystal Crisis will feature various characters from games and more, including Quote and Curly Brace from Cave Story, Isaac from The Binding of Isaac, Astro Boy and Black Jack from Tezuka Productions, and many more. Expect different modes and support for local / online multiplayer.

Here’s more information and the debut trailer:

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Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments

Nicalis has revealed a third new character from Blade Strangers in as many days. From The Binding of Isaac, you’ll be able to play as Isaac himself.

Here’s a quick look:

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Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments

Nicalis has revealed another new character for the Switch fighter Blade Strangers. After announcing Gunvolt from the Azure Striker Gunvolt series yesterday, the company has now confirmed that Quote from Cave Story+ will be appearing.

Here’s a brief look:

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Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments

Nicalis has revealed the next character for its crossover fighter for Blade Strangers. Gunvolt, who stars in the Azure Striker Gunvolt series, will be appearing in the game.

Here’s a look:

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Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments

Since Switch launched last year, Nicalis has been on a roll with Switch support. The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+, Cave Story+, Tiny Barbarian DX, Ittle Dew 2+, VVVVVV, and The End is Nigh have all come out for the system. A number of other titles are in the pipeline, including Blade Strangers and Code of Princess EX.

Also announced this week is a partnership with Treasure to bring Ikaruga to Switch later this month. Apparently they have even more in store, as Nicalis says next week will be “full of new and exciting surprises”.

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Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Interviews, Switch | 0 comments

At E3 last year, a surprising crossover fighter was announced for Switch. Studio Saizensen is working together with Nicalis on Blade Strangers, a game that features characters from Cave Story, Code of Princess, Sayonara Umihara Kawase, and more.

We recently had a chance to speak with director Toshinobu Kondo to learn more about Blade Strangers. Kondo talked with us about topics such as the game’s Story Mode, trying to create an accessible but deep fighter, and more. We also asked about keeping online lag to a minimum and making use of Switch’s features.

Our full discussion with Toshinobu Kondo can be found below.

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Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments

Charles Martinet – as the game’s narrator – won’t be the only cameo appearance in Runner3. Developer Choice Provisions discussed some of the bonus characters included in the game through a blog post published this week.

Other characters like Shovel Knight and Eddie Riggs from Brutal Legend will be available. You can unlock them normally by completing Hero Quests – there is no DLC or in-game purchases.

Here’s the full rundown on cameos in Runner3:

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Posted on 6 years ago by Tyler(@tylerlelliott) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments

Choice Provisions has shared a new trailer for Runner3. The game launches on the Switch May 22. Check out the video below:

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Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments

Ikaruga is coming to Switch, Treasure and Nicalis have announced. It will cost $14.99.

Treasure, who is also responsible for Nintendo’s Sin and Punishment series, originally made Ikaruga for the arcades in 2001. The vertical shooter would end up on GameCube a couple of years later.

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Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Videos | 0 comments

Nicalis and Studio Saizensen have published two new videos for the crossover fighting title Blade Strangers. Along with the opening cinematic, we also have a one-minute look at gameplay.

Blade Strangers will feature characters from various games including Code of Princess, Sayonara Umihara Kawase, and Cave Story. The current roster is as follows:

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