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Valfaris: Mecha Therion

The 2.5D side-scrolling shoot ’em up game Valfaris: Mecha Therion is in development for Switch, it’s been revealed. A release window has not been determined at this time.

Valfaris: Mecha Therion is a sequel to the original game, which is currently available on Switch. But while that 2019 title was a 2D action platformer, Steel Mantis is going in a different direction with its next project.

Publisher Big Sugar and developer Steel Mantis have announced Valfaris: Mecha Therion, an action-packed side-scrolling shoot ’em up with a satisfying old-school feel and distinct low-poly art style. The game is planned for a late 2022 release on Switch.

If Valfaris sounds familiar, that’s because Switch received that title previously. It came to the platform in October 2019.

Developer Steel Mantis have announced that Valfaris and Slain: Back From Hell will be available in a new bundle titled ‘Valfaris & Slain: Back From Hell Double Pack’, releasing on the eShop on April 23rd.

The bundle brings together two of the developer’s heavy metal inspired action games at a reduced price. Slain: Back From Hell originally launched on Switch in 2017, while Valfaris debuted in 2019.

You can check out a trailer for the bundle below.

Source: Big Sugar PR

Publisher Big Sugar and developer Steel Mantis have announced that a free “Full Metal Mode” update is out now for Valfaris, the heavy metal action-platformer. It’s live in the digital version, though a patch will be made available for the physical release “in the coming weeks.”

Full Metal Mode, which is a version of New Game+, “provides players who complete Valfaris with a more formidable challenge by remixing various aspects of gameplay”. Specifically, it includes:

In early 202, the heavy metal action-platformer Valfaris will be given a notable “Full Metal Mode” update on Switch. Publisher Big Sugar and developer Steel Mantis shared full details as to what will be added, highlighted by a New Game+ variant.

Here’s what to expect from the mode:

New footage is in for Valfaris, a 2D action-platformer for Switch. Get a look at the gameplay in the video below.

The heavy metal action-platformer Valfaris is coming to Switch on October 10, publisher Big Sugar and developer Steel Mantis announced today.

Physical and digital releases will be available. That includes a Digital Deluxe Edition, which includes the game, original soundtrack (composed and recorded by former Celtic Frost guitarist, Curt Victor Bryant), and digital artbook.

Here’s a overview of Valfaris, along with a trailer:

Merge Games is partnering with Big Sugar and Steel Mantis on the physical version of Valfaris. The game will be sold in stores this November, the company announced today. We assume that the digital launch will also be taking place around that time.

Valfaris is a heavy metal infused 2D action-platformer. The same team behind Slain: Back From Hell is handling development.

Valfaris, a 2D action-platformer from the developer of Slain! Back From Hell will be receiving a physical release, according to retailer listings. Merge Games will be handling the title at retail.

Over in North America, GameFly lists the physical version. Amazon UK has a similar listing, and has even included the official boxart.

Publisher Big Sugar and developer Steel Mantis have shared a new E3 2019 trailer for Valfaris. You can watch it below.


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