Latest Reviews of Flyhigh Works Games
Review Cytus α (Switch) - A Wonderfully Tight Rhythm Game That Really Sings On Switch
Hitting all the right notes
It’s pretty safe to say that we’ve been feeling rather hyped to give Cytus α a try ever since it was first announced for Switch. The game comes from Rayark, a Taiwanese indie developer which has already brought both VOEZ and Deemo to Switch in the last couple of years, following their rhythm-based footsteps right to...
A rhythmic treat for the ears
The release radar for rhythm games on Nintendo Switch - or any platform for that matter – is somewhat of an oddity. Every once in a while, a game slides into view and attempts to grab the genre and shake things up; to provide fans with something fresh to sink our rhythmic teeth into. Lanota does just that, and for the...
Review Samurai Defender: Ninja Warfare (Switch eShop)
1,000 arrows for 1,000 knees
When you use both ‘Samurai’ and ‘Ninja’ in your game title, certain epic expectations come along with it. If the name sounds at all familiar, you might have stumbled upon the previous release of this game back on 3DS. Now having lost one screen while making the jump to the Switch, can Link Kit’s charming feudal...
Review Fairune Collection (Switch eShop)
Fairuno, Fairdue, Fairtre
Skipmore’s charming Legend of Zelda/Ys retro mash-up did some good service for 3DS owners in the past and it's once again being brought to the spotlight thanks to a compilation of both titles (and a couple of extra ones) in this new Fairune Collection. Are these brain-teasing adventures worth taking once again? Let's give...
Review Ninja Striker! (Switch eShop)
Not all ninjas strike alike
Ninjas. Just like John Cena you can’t see them, but they are always there. Hidden, in your pop culture, in your anime, in your video games, lurking over your shoulder reading this review right now. The '80s and '90s, a time when Ninjas were at the height of their western popularity may be last century old, but can...
Review OPUS: Rocket of Whispers (Switch eShop)
Ghost-thrusters
One of the more unique adventures to arrive on the Switch eShop in its first year was OPUS: The Day We Found Earth. A charming, story-focused stargaze-‘em-up from indie studio SIGONO, it delivered a shining example of narrative gaming and left us searching for more. Happily, publisher Flyhigh Works/CIRCLE has brought a follow-up in...
Review Ambition Of The Slimes (Switch eShop)
Here come the slimes
If you’ve ever played any type of RPG, especially those that see you exploring dark, dingy dungeons to kill off numerous enemies, you will almost undoubtedly have encountered your fair share of slimes. These little creatures have almost become the joke of the gaming world, the monster that gets thrown in as a tutorial because...
Review OPUS: The Day We Found Earth (Switch eShop)
Stars in their eyes
With all the massive open-world adventures that have found a happy home on Switch so far, it’s equally nice to see indie developers crafting compelling experiences on much smaller scales. OPUS: The Day We Found Earth, a narrative-driven mobile port from indie studio SIGONO, certainly fits into that category, and it’s an...
Bravo
Taiwanese developer Rayark may best be known for its music games on mobile platforms, but it was also responsible for one of the best surprises in the Switch’s launch lineup with VOEZ. Brought to the Switch by publisher Flyhigh Works, this colourful title showed how well once-free-to-play rhythm games could work on Nintendo’s handheld...
Review Implosion (Switch eShop)
Despite the name, it doesn't collapse in on itself
As a portable hybrid platform, the Switch has interestingly been home to a host of ports of mobile device games, with more to come in the future. Games such as VOEZ, Oceanhorn, and now Implosion show that more and more developers are interested in the platform, but there’s another side to it. The...
Latest Flyhigh Works Articles
News Flyhigh Works Offering 40-50% Savings On Switch Rhythm Games
Deemo and VOEZ included in latest "Digital Deals" sale
We've seen some good sales lately across the regions. With Nintendo recently launching their "Digital Deals" sale in Europe - never mind Bandai Namco and Arc System Works' own North American sales - di
Video Here's More Footage Of Skipmore's Slow-Paced "Miniscape" RPG, Picontier
Play how you want
Japanese studio Skipmore has delivered some more information and footage of its slow-paced life sim, Picontier. First revealed back in 2018, Picontier is a pixel-heavy "miniscape RPG" in which you create an existence for yourself on a small island. You'll spend your time farming, crafting, mining and fishing, but you also have the...
News Rayark Announces Sequel To Its Fantastic Rhythm Game Deemo
Platforms not yet revealed
Rayark, the developer of the accessible and fun rhythm game Deemo, have announced a sequel is on the way. In the official teaser trailer for Deemo II, you can see rain, flowers and an old-timey train station. Towards the end is what looks like a giant, which could be a hint of things to come. Other than this, no...
News Kamiko Has Now Sold More Than 250,000 Copies On The Switch eShop
Slow and steady
When we last checked up on Kamiko Switch eShop sales in the first half of 2018, we found out the Skipmore-developed game had sold more than 200,000 copies. Now, in the latest sales update, Flyhigh Works has revealed the game has now sold "well over" 250,000 copies on the eShop. Kamiko was one of the earliest indie
News Fairune Collection Receiving A Super Rare Physical Release On Switch This Month
Four games in one
Last July, Super Rare Games announced a batch of Nintendo Switch physical releases based on various indie hits. One of these was the Fairune Collection, developed by Skipmore and originally published by Flyhigh Works on the Switch eShop. Super Rare Games has now revealed this physical release, limited to 4,000 copies, can be...
News Latest Update For Rhythm Game VOEZ Increases Total Song Count To 185
11 new tracks
The latest update for Rayark's Switch launch title VOEZ has added 11 new songs. As announced by publisher Flyhigh Works, version 1.5 of the game - which is out now - increases the total amount to 185 tracks. Like previous updates, this latest one is also entirely free. You can have a listen to all of the new songs in the clip above...
News Latest Update For Rhythm Game VOEZ Increases Total Song Count To 185
11 new tracks
The latest update for Rayark's Switch launch title VOEZ has added 11 new songs. As announced by publisher Flyhigh Works, version 1.5 of the game - which is out now - increases the total amount to 185 tracks. Like previous updates, this latest one is also entirely free. You can have a listen to all of the new songs in the clip above...
News Flyhigh Works Is Bringing Spider Solitaire F To The Switch eShop This Month
Arriving soon
If you've been craving a card game for your Nintendo Switch, Spider Solitare F might not be exactly what you had in mind, but it may just be enough to tide you over until something more substantial is released. The eShop game arrives in Japan this week on 6th September for ¥500 and will be released next week on 13th September in North...
News Flyhigh Works Is Bringing Spider Solitaire F To The Switch eShop This Month
Arriving soon
If you've been craving a card game for your Nintendo Switch, Spider Solitare F might not be exactly what you had in mind, but it may just be enough to tide you over until something more substantial is released. The eShop game arrives in Japan this week on 6th September for ¥500 and will be released next week on 13th September in North...
News Flyhigh Works Express Broadcast Reveals New Global Game Releases For Switch
Watch to find out more
For the first time ever, Flyhigh Works has released an express broadcast with English commentary. Following the previous live stream held in August, this latest video included new game announcements for the west and more details about specific releases in Japan. Below were some of the highlights: New footage of...
News Flyhigh Works Live Broadcast Reveals A Handful Of New Games Coming To Switch
Get excited!
Flyhigh Works held a live broadcast on YouTube announcing multiple Switch games for Japan and also revealing entirely new titles coming to Nintendo's hybrid system in the near future. New games included mobile clicker sequel Captain StarOne (out this October), 2D action-adventure TRANSIRUBY (a 2019 release...
News Flyhigh Works Live Broadcast Reveals A Handful Of New Games Coming To Switch
Get excited!
Flyhigh Works held a live broadcast on YouTube announcing multiple Switch games for Japan and also revealing entirely new titles coming to Nintendo's hybrid system in the near future. New games included mobile clicker sequel Captain StarOne (out this October), 2D action-adventure TRANSIRUBY (a 2019 release...
News Samurai Defender: Ninja Warfare Arrives On The Switch eShop 7th June
Pre-order for a discount
Previously released on the 3DS eShop in 2015, Samurai Defender: Ninja Warfare - developed by Link Kit - will be arriving on the Switch eShop on 7th June for $7.99USD / €7,99, with a 10% discount for anyone who pre-orders. If you didn't play the original release by Flyhigh Works and CIRCLE Entertainment, this is a...
News Samurai Defender: Ninja Warfare Arrives On The Switch eShop 7th June
Pre-order for a discount
Previously released on the 3DS eShop in 2015, Samurai Defender: Ninja Warfare - developed by Link Kit - will be arriving on the Switch eShop on 7th June for $7.99USD / €7,99, with a 10% discount for anyone who pre-orders. If you didn't play the original release by Flyhigh Works and CIRCLE Entertainment, this is a...
News Fairune Collection Will Bundle Itself Onto Switch On 17th May
Fairune tale
Following on from its initial announcement back in April, Flyhigh Works has now confirmed the Switch port of Fairune Collection is slated to arrive on the eShop on 17th May, with a price tag of $9.99/€9.99. In fact, we've been told that pre-orders are set to go live on 10th May, so you can pre-order and pre-load your copy, and...
News Flyhigh Works Reveals Samurai Defender And Lanota For Switch
Plus, Deemo is getting more free content
Flyhigh Works has just broadcast a Flyhigh Express video in Japan, and while it is obviously aimed at that particular region, there are a few titles which will be coming to the west as well. The first new game is Samurai Defender, which was previously released on the 3DS. This tower defence game is set...
News Flyhigh Works Celebrates Kamiko Sales Success With Fairune Collection Announcement
The two 3DS titles are coming to Switch
Flyhigh Works has revealed that the Skipmore-developed Switch title Kamiko has surpassed 200,000 sales on the eShop, making it the third best-selling indie game on the Switch digital store. To celebrate this news, Flyhigh Works has also revealed that Fairune Collection is coming to the Nintendo Switch...
News Ambition Of The Slimes Arrives On The Switch eShop Later This Month
It's time for the slime to shine
Flyhigh Works has announced that it will be bringing Ambition of the Slimes to the Switch eShop later this month. This quirky RPG gives the genre's weakest enemy - the slime, as seen in games like Dragon Quest - the chance to be the hero. In this new adventure, this lowly character has the chance to set the record...
News Ambition Of The Slimes To Slither Its Way Onto Nintendo Switch in 2018
Prepare for a messy reception
According to a tweet from Japanese developer FlyHigh Works, the grid-based strategy-RPG frolics of Ambition Of The Slimes will be sliming its way onto the Nintendo Switch eShop in Europe, North America, Australia and New Zealand in the next 12 months. If you're unfamiliar with the series, it's a cute strategy-RPG that...
News OPUS: The Day We Found Earth Finds Its Way To Switch eShop Next Week
A robot without a goal is nothing more than a calculator
The onslaught of quality indie games continues with Flyhigh Works bringing OPUS: The Day We Found Earth to the Switch eShop next week on the 30th November, priced at a more than reasonable $5. In the game you play as a little robot, Emeth, and help him to fulfill a centuries-old promise...
News VOEZ Is Getting 14 New Songs In Its Next Free Update
The gift that keeps on giving
Switch music title VOEZ is getting 14 new tracks as part of its upcoming 1.3 update. The update is due to arrive next week - November 9th, to be exact - and publisher Flyhigh Works has showcased two of the tracks: "25 Color Twilight" and "Promise from Another World". You can check them both out around the sixteen...
Feature From the Show Floor - A Chat With CIRCLE Entertainment / Flyhigh Works at TGS
"Nintendo trusts us, which is a precious thing"
Last week we went along to the Tokyo Game Show, Japan's best known and most popular games expo. Various publishers went all-in with live events and streams, such as Sony, Capcom and more, while Nintendo still opted for a low-key approach. It offered some support, however, for smaller publishers and...
Feature Tokyo Game Show - A Nintendo Switch Publisher's Perspective
Flyhigh Works and CIRCLE on their big push with Nintendo's system
This weekend is one of the most anticipated periods in the Japanese gaming calendar, with the Tokyo Game Show halls being open to thousands of eager members of the public. Among the world's most popular and renowned expo events, it's a significant part of game promotion and reveals in...
News Deemo Will Bring a Musical Flourish to the Nintendo Switch Next Week
Over 200 songs at launch, with more on the way
If you watched the CIRCLE Entertainment / Flyhigh Works video showcase recently, one game that may have caught your attention was Deemo. Published by Flyhigh Works, it's developed by Rayark - that's the same company that brought us the rather good VOEZ in the early days of the eShop. Deemo has made a...
News Kamiko Passes 110,000 Sales as Developers Make Progress on Picontier for Nintendo Switch
CIRCLE Entertainment fills us in
One of the standout early arrivals on the Switch eShop has been Kamiko, a stylish budget-priced title that we enjoyed a lot in our review. It's proven to be a bit of a success, highlighted recently as it placed fourth in the Japanese eShop charts covering the period since the Switch launch. It was published in
News Flyhigh Works Offering 40-50% Savings On Switch Rhythm Games
Deemo and VOEZ included in latest "Digital Deals" sale
We've seen some good sales lately across the regions. With Nintendo recently launching their "Digital Deals" sale in Europe - never mind Bandai Namco and Arc System Works' own North American sales - di
Video Here's More Footage Of Skipmore's Slow-Paced "Miniscape" RPG, Picontier
Play how you want
Japanese studio Skipmore has delivered some more information and footage of its slow-paced life sim, Picontier. First revealed back in 2018, Picontier is a pixel-heavy "miniscape RPG" in which you create an existence for yourself on a small island. You'll spend your time farming, crafting, mining and fishing, but you also have the...
News Rayark Announces Sequel To Its Fantastic Rhythm Game Deemo
Platforms not yet revealed
Rayark, the developer of the accessible and fun rhythm game Deemo, have announced a sequel is on the way. In the official teaser trailer for Deemo II, you can see rain, flowers and an old-timey train station. Towards the end is what looks like a giant, which could be a hint of things to come. Other than this, no...
News Kamiko Has Now Sold More Than 250,000 Copies On The Switch eShop
Slow and steady
When we last checked up on Kamiko Switch eShop sales in the first half of 2018, we found out the Skipmore-developed game had sold more than 200,000 copies. Now, in the latest sales update, Flyhigh Works has revealed the game has now sold "well over" 250,000 copies on the eShop. Kamiko was one of the earliest indie
News Fairune Collection Receiving A Super Rare Physical Release On Switch This Month
Four games in one
Last July, Super Rare Games announced a batch of Nintendo Switch physical releases based on various indie hits. One of these was the Fairune Collection, developed by Skipmore and originally published by Flyhigh Works on the Switch eShop. Super Rare Games has now revealed this physical release, limited to 4,000 copies, can be...
News Latest Update For Rhythm Game VOEZ Increases Total Song Count To 185
11 new tracks
The latest update for Rayark's Switch launch title VOEZ has added 11 new songs. As announced by publisher Flyhigh Works, version 1.5 of the game - which is out now - increases the total amount to 185 tracks. Like previous updates, this latest one is also entirely free. You can have a listen to all of the new songs in the clip above...
News Latest Update For Rhythm Game VOEZ Increases Total Song Count To 185
11 new tracks
The latest update for Rayark's Switch launch title VOEZ has added 11 new songs. As announced by publisher Flyhigh Works, version 1.5 of the game - which is out now - increases the total amount to 185 tracks. Like previous updates, this latest one is also entirely free. You can have a listen to all of the new songs in the clip above...
News Flyhigh Works Is Bringing Spider Solitaire F To The Switch eShop This Month
Arriving soon
If you've been craving a card game for your Nintendo Switch, Spider Solitare F might not be exactly what you had in mind, but it may just be enough to tide you over until something more substantial is released. The eShop game arrives in Japan this week on 6th September for ¥500 and will be released next week on 13th September in North...
News Flyhigh Works Is Bringing Spider Solitaire F To The Switch eShop This Month
Arriving soon
If you've been craving a card game for your Nintendo Switch, Spider Solitare F might not be exactly what you had in mind, but it may just be enough to tide you over until something more substantial is released. The eShop game arrives in Japan this week on 6th September for ¥500 and will be released next week on 13th September in North...
News Flyhigh Works Express Broadcast Reveals New Global Game Releases For Switch
Watch to find out more
For the first time ever, Flyhigh Works has released an express broadcast with English commentary. Following the previous live stream held in August, this latest video included new game announcements for the west and more details about specific releases in Japan. Below were some of the highlights: New footage of...
News Flyhigh Works Live Broadcast Reveals A Handful Of New Games Coming To Switch
Get excited!
Flyhigh Works held a live broadcast on YouTube announcing multiple Switch games for Japan and also revealing entirely new titles coming to Nintendo's hybrid system in the near future. New games included mobile clicker sequel Captain StarOne (out this October), 2D action-adventure TRANSIRUBY (a 2019 release...
News Flyhigh Works Live Broadcast Reveals A Handful Of New Games Coming To Switch
Get excited!
Flyhigh Works held a live broadcast on YouTube announcing multiple Switch games for Japan and also revealing entirely new titles coming to Nintendo's hybrid system in the near future. New games included mobile clicker sequel Captain StarOne (out this October), 2D action-adventure TRANSIRUBY (a 2019 release...
News Samurai Defender: Ninja Warfare Arrives On The Switch eShop 7th June
Pre-order for a discount
Previously released on the 3DS eShop in 2015, Samurai Defender: Ninja Warfare - developed by Link Kit - will be arriving on the Switch eShop on 7th June for $7.99USD / €7,99, with a 10% discount for anyone who pre-orders. If you didn't play the original release by Flyhigh Works and CIRCLE Entertainment, this is a...
News Samurai Defender: Ninja Warfare Arrives On The Switch eShop 7th June
Pre-order for a discount
Previously released on the 3DS eShop in 2015, Samurai Defender: Ninja Warfare - developed by Link Kit - will be arriving on the Switch eShop on 7th June for $7.99USD / €7,99, with a 10% discount for anyone who pre-orders. If you didn't play the original release by Flyhigh Works and CIRCLE Entertainment, this is a...
News Fairune Collection Will Bundle Itself Onto Switch On 17th May
Fairune tale
Following on from its initial announcement back in April, Flyhigh Works has now confirmed the Switch port of Fairune Collection is slated to arrive on the eShop on 17th May, with a price tag of $9.99/€9.99. In fact, we've been told that pre-orders are set to go live on 10th May, so you can pre-order and pre-load your copy, and...
News Flyhigh Works Reveals Samurai Defender And Lanota For Switch
Plus, Deemo is getting more free content
Flyhigh Works has just broadcast a Flyhigh Express video in Japan, and while it is obviously aimed at that particular region, there are a few titles which will be coming to the west as well. The first new game is Samurai Defender, which was previously released on the 3DS. This tower defence game is set...
News Flyhigh Works Celebrates Kamiko Sales Success With Fairune Collection Announcement
The two 3DS titles are coming to Switch
Flyhigh Works has revealed that the Skipmore-developed Switch title Kamiko has surpassed 200,000 sales on the eShop, making it the third best-selling indie game on the Switch digital store. To celebrate this news, Flyhigh Works has also revealed that Fairune Collection is coming to the Nintendo Switch...
News Ambition Of The Slimes Arrives On The Switch eShop Later This Month
It's time for the slime to shine
Flyhigh Works has announced that it will be bringing Ambition of the Slimes to the Switch eShop later this month. This quirky RPG gives the genre's weakest enemy - the slime, as seen in games like Dragon Quest - the chance to be the hero. In this new adventure, this lowly character has the chance to set the record...
News Ambition Of The Slimes To Slither Its Way Onto Nintendo Switch in 2018
Prepare for a messy reception
According to a tweet from Japanese developer FlyHigh Works, the grid-based strategy-RPG frolics of Ambition Of The Slimes will be sliming its way onto the Nintendo Switch eShop in Europe, North America, Australia and New Zealand in the next 12 months. If you're unfamiliar with the series, it's a cute strategy-RPG that...
News OPUS: The Day We Found Earth Finds Its Way To Switch eShop Next Week
A robot without a goal is nothing more than a calculator
The onslaught of quality indie games continues with Flyhigh Works bringing OPUS: The Day We Found Earth to the Switch eShop next week on the 30th November, priced at a more than reasonable $5. In the game you play as a little robot, Emeth, and help him to fulfill a centuries-old promise...
News VOEZ Is Getting 14 New Songs In Its Next Free Update
The gift that keeps on giving
Switch music title VOEZ is getting 14 new tracks as part of its upcoming 1.3 update. The update is due to arrive next week - November 9th, to be exact - and publisher Flyhigh Works has showcased two of the tracks: "25 Color Twilight" and "Promise from Another World". You can check them both out around the sixteen...
Feature From the Show Floor - A Chat With CIRCLE Entertainment / Flyhigh Works at TGS
"Nintendo trusts us, which is a precious thing"
Last week we went along to the Tokyo Game Show, Japan's best known and most popular games expo. Various publishers went all-in with live events and streams, such as Sony, Capcom and more, while Nintendo still opted for a low-key approach. It offered some support, however, for smaller publishers and...
Feature Tokyo Game Show - A Nintendo Switch Publisher's Perspective
Flyhigh Works and CIRCLE on their big push with Nintendo's system
This weekend is one of the most anticipated periods in the Japanese gaming calendar, with the Tokyo Game Show halls being open to thousands of eager members of the public. Among the world's most popular and renowned expo events, it's a significant part of game promotion and reveals in...
News Deemo Will Bring a Musical Flourish to the Nintendo Switch Next Week
Over 200 songs at launch, with more on the way
If you watched the CIRCLE Entertainment / Flyhigh Works video showcase recently, one game that may have caught your attention was Deemo. Published by Flyhigh Works, it's developed by Rayark - that's the same company that brought us the rather good VOEZ in the early days of the eShop. Deemo has made a...
News Kamiko Passes 110,000 Sales as Developers Make Progress on Picontier for Nintendo Switch
CIRCLE Entertainment fills us in
One of the standout early arrivals on the Switch eShop has been Kamiko, a stylish budget-priced title that we enjoyed a lot in our review. It's proven to be a bit of a success, highlighted recently as it placed fourth in the Japanese eShop charts covering the period since the Switch launch. It was published in