October2019
News Battle Princess Madelyn Gets A Limited Run On Switch Later This Week
Save the kingdom again in the Royal Edition
Switch physical releases seem to be alive and well, with Limited Run Games announcing "two-week pre-orders" for a physical copy of Battle Princess Madelyn on Switch and PS4 go live later this week, on 25th October. Here's a bit about the game, in case you forgot: Madelyn and her (ghost) dog Fritzy must...
November2018
Preview Battle Princess Madelyn Effortlessly Steps Into Sir Arthur's Boots
Ghouls 'n Ghosts fans, rejoice
It’s been well documented by the team at Causal Bit Games that Battle Princess Madelyn is both a love letter and spiritual sequel to Capcom’s Ghouls ‘n Ghosts series. As for the rest of the title, the inspiration comes directly from the mind of a child who happens to be one of the creator’s daughters. As you...
September2018
Video Take A Look At The Frantic Arcade Mode In Battle Princess Madelyn
Different level structures and faster gameplay
The last update we got from the developers behind the action-platform Kickstarter title Battle Princess Madelyn was the reveal Don Ramiro from Cursed Castilla would be joining Madelyn on her epic quest to rescue her family from an evil wizard. The latest update to arrive is the reveal of a new...
August2018
News Cursed Castilla's Don Ramiro Guest Stars In Battle Princess Madelyn
An epic duo
The developers of the action-platform Kickstarter title Battle Princess Madelyn have revealed Don Ramiro from Cursed Castilla (known as Maldita Castilla in North America) will join Madelyn on her epic quest to save her family from an evil wizard. Like Battle Princess Madelyn, Cursed Castilla is also a modern tribute to classic...
February2018
Feature Suiting Up For Combat With Battle Princess Madelyn On Switch And Wii U
"I hope Maddi is proud of what we’re accomplishing"
With its gorgeous 2D visuals and old-school sensibilities, Battle Princess Madelyn has been on our radar for months now. A love letter to games like Ghosts 'n Goblins and Black Tiger, Madelyn is built using Unity and is currently scheduled for release on Switch and Wii U - yes, you read...
March2017
"It's mostly my daughter Maddi's fault!"
Capcom's Ghouls 'n Ghosts series is held in high esteem by many a retro gamer, yet the franchise is currently dormant and we're unlikely to see a sequel any time soon. However, we may be getting the next best thing in the form of Battle Princess Madelyn, a spiritual successor created by Causal Bit Games and...
News Retro Platformer Battle Princess Madelyn Hits Funding Goal In Just Five Days
Coming to Nintendo Switch and Wii U early next year
The Ghouls 'n Ghosts-inspired 2D platformer Battle Princess Madelyn has beaten its initial Kickstarter funding goal and has already surpassed several of its stretch goals - and the campaign has only been active for five days. Causal Bit's arcade adventure had a starting target of CA$ 60,000 an
February2017
News Battle Princess Madelyn To Bring Classic Ghouls 'n Ghosts Action To Switch
Yes, girls can be knights too!
Add yet another fun looking indie game which is coming to Nintendo Switch later this year. Causal Bit Games' Battle Princess Madelyn is a game that follows the journey of a young knight in training, Madelyn, and her ghostly pet dog, Fritzy. They set out on a journey to save her kingdom and her family from the clutches...
June2014
News Insanity's Blade Release Date Changed to "TBA"
Causal Bit Games taking extra time to utilize game testers' feedback
Upcoming Wii U eShop title Insanity's Blade has had its release date changed to "TBA" for the time being, according to a blog post on Causal Bit Games' official site. The game, an 8-bit arcade-style adventure promising to offer "the ultimate 8-bit experience," was funded
May2014
Preview Ripping It Up With Wii U eShop Action Title Insanity's Blade
Armless fun for all the family
While Capcom, Konami and many of the other games companies which forged their reputations during the 8-bit era have since moved on to creating next-gen experiences, they have left a rich legacy of retro gaming brilliance which is proving to be particularly fertile ground for indie studios — one of which is Causal Bit...
Video This New Insanity's Blade Trailer Cuts A Gory Swathe Through The Web
PC release confirmed for later this month, Wii U version coming later
We've been following the progress of Insanity's Blade closely over the past few months and can't wait to see what the game looks like when it finally hits the Wii U eShop. Causal Bit Games successfully kickstarted its unique take on the side-scrolling action platformer at the end...
April2014
News Insanity's Blade Gets Audiovisual and Gameplay Overhaul
A fresh coat of paint on the entire hack-and-slash game
Canadian studio Causal Bit Games has totally revamped the art assets, music, game mechanics, and level design of its upcoming arcade-inspired hack-and-slash Wii U eShop title, Insanity's Blade. In a blog post on the company's website, lead developer Chris Obritsch writes: With t
March2014
Developer Interview Causal Bit Games On Scratching That Hardcore Itch With Insanity's Blade
"This is how I want to feel while I split my enemies in half"
We recently reported on the confirmation that Causal Bit Games is bringing its retro-inspired action title Insanity's Blade to the Wii U eShop. Looking like the best 16-bit hack-and-slash game you never played, this digital download aims to capture the feel of genre classics like R
News NES-Style Action Title Insanity's Blade Is Cutting A Bloody Path To The Wii U eShop
Creator Causal Bit Games is now approved for Wii U development
Last year, Canadian studio Causal Bit Games successfully kickstarted the excellently-named Insanity's Blade, a tribute to the 8-bit hack-and-slash platformers of yesteryear. Boasting action and RPG elements and 18 different levels to conquer, the game also features a VCR6-based...
