One of the standout reveals of the March Nindies Direct was that of Lumines Remastered, the latest in the popular rhythm puzzle series. Though not a whole lot has been known about what will come with the game aside from the inclusion of HD Rumble, it was previously slated for a release sometime in spring. Considering that we’re now into the month of May and still haven’t heard a peep from Enhance, some have been wondering when we can expect it, but now a release date has finally been set.
In a Tweet earlier today, Enhance confirmed that Lumines Remastered will be coming out on 26th June, which is a little bit later than expected. The company didn’t give any reasons for the slight delay, but at least it’s not too far of a setback. (*cough*) Now that the date is set, hopefully we’ll soon hear more about what kind of new content, if any, will be included in this version.
What do you think? Will you be picking up Lumines Remastered? What’s your favorite puzzle game on the Switch? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
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I love me some Lumines. Day 1 purchase for me.
Never played any games from this series, but I do love puzzlers. Might have to check this out.
Meteos > Lumines.
Shinin Intensifies.
This is a day one purchase for me as I LOVE Lumines
@Roam85 They're both equally great in my eyes though I do like Lumines slightly more than Meteos
@KimBread You should definitely try this series. It's great!
@Oat I'm about 95% certain he said that with tongue firmly placed in cheek. The rivalry was a bit outrageous back in the day. I do love both of them, but Meteos holds a special place in my heart due to awesome local multiplayer.
Good info! Cannot wait for this. Lumines was one of two games I’ve ever owned for PSP, the other being Metal Gear Ac!d. Bought both those games when PSP launched and haven’t played them since. I actually really enjoyed Lumines and played the crap out of it. So I’m really excited to get back into it again as I’m sure it’s improved and been expanded upon since what... 12 years ago or more?
I can't envisage a situation where I won't buy this. Another historically brilliant series comes to the Switch.
Please God, give us online multiplayer...
Definitely will give it a buy.
The switch is a magical place. Honestly between this and the new taiko no tatsujin game I am done for the year.
I absolutely LOVE puzzlers, but there's something about Lumines I just don't get, TBH.
@Ryu_Niiyama Gah, I am crazy about the Taiko no Tatsujin series! It's basically the entire reason I even own a Japanese 3DS. I'm so glad the Switch is region-free, but I do wonder about the control scheme. The little drumstick styluses worked really well on the 3DS and obviously won't be possible for the Switch.
I've never played a game in this series and I am itching to do so on Switch. Day one purchase for me.
Aw man, I was really hoping this would be out this month. I was checking the eshop every other day for a release date. Now I have to wait all the way till the end of June?
All well, at least we finally get a release date. The silence was killing me.
@Roam85
No way. Meteos is an ok puzzle game, equal to many others. Lumines is the best.
@roadrunner343 I miss Meteos greatly, I wish we’d get a newer version.
Lumines is not a puzzle game, Q Entertainment's Rez is not a shooter either. Their games are all about the experience: stylish techno music with simple gameplay layered on top.
Rez in VR can moved people to tears, you have to experience it to understand it... it's a glimpse of digital utopia.
I’m glad this is slightly delayed, may already has more games than I can afford
June 26 = LuminYs Day!
Lumines is such a great puzzler. Using headphones, u can entirely block out reality and be one with the music. The game has a very unique flow to it. Day 1 for me! 💪🤙
Yup yup.
@Nincompoop
The gameplay itself may be simple. But you can’t get the higher scores by playing mindlessly. There’s some strategy to where and how you place each block, and that combined with procedural learning helping you decide faster each time. Then of course there was the increasingly difficult puzzle mode in lumines 2. I wish we could get that mode in this version.
@kirbygirl motion control. The joycons are sensitive enough that if you don’t flail it should work fine. Always happy to meet a fellow Taiko no Tatsujin fan. The series led me down the road to joining an actual taiko ensemble (been five years now) and I have known nothing but joy from that path. Ka don!
It's one of those games I hope a publisher like PM Studios picks up and releases physically sometime after its release in the eShop. Great game.
So long as its sensibly priced... heres hoping
I love that headline. Can't wait- Day 1 purchase for me.
I do love Lumines, but it needs to be at least distinct from the Vita version to get a buy from me. I can understand if it doesn't have the content in the PS3 game, but if it's just a remake of the first game, I'll have to pass.
Adored this game on PSP and played it easily 10x more than everything else put together. Still playing it these days via an emulator on my gpd win handheld and I still love it so I cannot wait for this - I just hope it’s sensibly priced.
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