One-man developer Force Of Habit has revealed its latest project destined for Switch: a retro-style shooter called Neon Caves.
This one's press release describes it as "an experimental offshoot" of Toast Time: Smash Up!, a multiplayer brawler which launched on Switch towards the end of last year. This new release (we say 'new' - it actually launched on the OUYA back in 2014) is designed using the same movement mechanics that were present in that game, but changes things up to use them in a brand new, arcade-action twitch gameplay environment.
The game has you exploring the titular Neon Caves, a fragile ecosystem lost to the world for centuries. Recently rediscovered by your research team, you'll need to use your ship's anchor ability and elite implements to stabilise the cave while keeping the hostile inhabitants at bay.
Game Features:
- Endless arcade-action gameplay. How long can you survive?
- 9 unique enemy types: including historically accurate giant crustaceans!
- 4 awesome power-ups: rapid fre, bombs, invincibility and ghost ship!
- 28 Achievements
- Nintendo Switch exclusive Online Leaderboards
Neon Caves will be available to pre-purchase on the Switch eShop from 15th March in Europe and 20th March in North America, with its final release date scheduled for just a week later on the 27th. You can pick it up for just $3.99 / £3.99 / €3.99, and this price will actually be discounted by 25% during the pre-purchase period.
What do you think? Will this be going on your Switch wishlist? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
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I love arcade space shooters in spite of being terrible at them. Will probably be getting this one.
Dang. When I first saw the pictures I thought it was a 2D space adventure game with a ship and tons of exploration. I don't typically enjoy endless arcade action games. Oh well, plenty other space games are available.
I really enjoyed the music of this trailer but this type of game is just not my cup of tea
Did anyone else just see “Retro” and “Shooter” and jump to 21 conclusions simultaneously?
Love the vector style visuals think I will be buying this. Not as nice as my Vectrex or my Asteroids cab but looks nice nonetheless:)
This reminds me of a Vectrex game and that is awesome.
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