Games by 17-BIT
GALAK-Z: The Void: Deluxe Edition Switch eShop
- 26th Mar 2019 (UK/EU)
- 26th Mar 2019 (NA)
Skulls of the Shogun: Bone-A-Fide Edition Switch eShop
- 11th Jul 2019 (UK/EU)
- 11th Jul 2019 (NA)
Reviews of 17-BIT Games
Samurai Shutdown
Another day, another strategy game releases on Switch. With the arrival of the excellent Tiny Metal: Full Metal Rumble and a brand new Fire Emblem game, it seems we’re rather spoilt for choice in a genre that’s already delivered us the likes of Wargroove, Valkyria Chronicles 4 and the sublime
Review GALAK-Z: The Void: Deluxe Edition (Switch) - The PS4 Cult Classic Goes Portable
It’s Macross to bear
Last year, Seattle-based developer 17-Bit released GALAK-Z: Variant S, a free-to-play Switch sequel to its much-loved 2015 PS4 game GALAK-Z: The Dimensional. While Variant S was reasonably well-received, its freemium-style timers and more restrictive stages meant most fans of the original felt this Switch follow-up was a...
Latest 17-BIT News
Sunday20th Dec 2020
Feature 17-BIT's Jake Kazdal On The Journey From Nintendo Game Counsellor To Making Games In Japan
"I’m a lifelong hardcore Nintendo fan"
You could say that Jake Kazdal stands out as he walks the streets of Kyoto on the way to the office of his company, 17-BIT. Thanks to his towering presence and a look that wouldn't be out of place in a metal band, he's not what you would call your "typical" Kyoto-based games developer – but then this is an...
Wednesday27th Mar 2019
Feature 17-BIT On Galak-Z: The Void, Nintendo Switch And Future Projects
“We are huge fans of the Nintendo Switch”
Like a great many developers, 17-BIT's Jake Kazdal has an affinity with Nintendo. Employed at Sega once upon a time, Kazdal went indie and founded his own outfit – briefly called Haunted Temple Studios – before switching to the name 17-BIT, and releasing the well-received Skulls of the Shogun on the...
Saturday2nd Jun 2018
News GungHo Online Entertainment America Announces GALAK-Z: Variant S For Switch
A space-shooter action-RPG experience
The GALAK-Z universe will soon be expanded from mobile to the Nintendo Switch, with developer 17-BIT and GungHo Online Entertainment America announcing GALAK-Z: Variant S. If you’re lucky enough to be heading to this year’s E3, you’ll be able to have a hands-on session with the game from the 12th to...
