Update [Fri 14th May, 2021 00:55 BST]: XSEED Games and Acquire Corp have announced Akiba’s Trip: Hellbound & Debriefed will be released in North America for Nintendo Switch and multiple other platforms on 20th July. It will set you back $39.99 USD.
Marvelous Europe has not yet confirmed if its local release date for this upcoming game. North America's July release, will follow on from Japan's May launch. For more information, see the original story below.
Original article [Thu 11th Feb, 2021 03:30 GMT]: Publisher XSEED (Marvelous) has confirmed a western Switch and PlayStation 4 release of Akiba's Trip: Hellbound & Debriefed will be arriving this summer.
Alongside it will be a special retail day one 10th anniversary edition. Pre-orders will be available for this edition from the XSEED Games Store and at participating retailers for $49.99 USD.
This will include a retail copy of the game, an art book with over 60 pages of newly commissioned art and original illustrations and an official soundtrack containing 47 tracks across two CDs. A standalone version will also be sold digitally for $39.99.
Here's what you can expect from the game itself:
"First shown off at E3 2019, AKIBA’S TRIP: Hellbound & Debriefed has expanded its vampire-hunting action with a newly announced Nintendo Switch™ version and a more expansive visual update. Experience the acclaimed origin of the “strip action RPG” series in English for the very first time and return to the glittering streets of the golden age of the Akihabara district circa 2011."
"Dive into the seedy underworld lurking in the shadows of this haven of “otaku” culture to uncover a vast vampiric conspiracy. Expose their plans (and their bodies) to the light of day with advanced stripping techniques as a part of the self-styled “Akiba Freedom Fighters” to make the streets safe for otakus once more."
Playful Reimagining of Japan’s Electronics Mecca – Take a virtual tour of the Akihabara district circa 2011 recreated in painstaking detail, complete with accurate street layouts and shops based on real businesses operating at the time.
Fight Like a Nerd – Wield an arsenal of replicas, collectibles, and other amusing objects as you humiliate vampires into submission, all while wearing a stylish array of customizable clothes and costumes.
Your Choices Matter – Choose which faction to support in the fight for Akihabara and watch as your decisions affect the course of the story, culminating in one of several different endings.
Full Dual Audio – Enjoy hours of voiced-over banter with a choice of English or the original Japanese.
Will you be adding this upcoming Switch release to your own collection? Tell us down below.
[source xseedgames.com, via gematsu.com]
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At least this one is an actual game with gameplay. Not exactly a classic but it stands out among the waves of dreadful dungeon crawlers with fetid attempts at titillation.
Was going to go digital for this, but that's a really gorgeous set for just ten dollars more. Physical is a must with this.
I'm interested but don't let this distract you from the fact that Mr. Krabs sold SpongeBobs soul for 62 cents
I remember wasting a ton of time on the PSP original. I hope this one will prove to be just as fun.
Day 1! Still have the localized Vita game that was the sequel. Hope that gets ported at some point to switch as well
That looks really cool and stylish. But it also looks like it's gonna control a bit whacky.
@Ralizah
Yes yes embrace the power of physical! Day one for me!
I'm interested. Also Subs for me baby! I'm a true weeb.😎
Damn, the summer already looks lit.
Decent games on the vita. So good news for those who never owned one to be given the chance
never heard of this game but I am interested!
picking it up day one!
Beating up vampires and striping off their clothes for victory.
Yes please.
The first game was hilarious, so I'll probably get this one too.
Will keep an ete on it, will buy it if it is not censored and the translation is not too butchered. Not that I'm super worried, but I don't trust Xseed enough to preorder after Tom left them.
Definitely playing this, I hope they port AT2 to switch as well.
I fell in love with Akihabara when I went to japan in late 2016 and I even watched the AT anime lol it was goofy as hell but seeing all the stores and landmarks made it great for me.
Anyways, big hype, guys, big hype.
This series actually any good? I’ve seen bits and pieces of gameplay of the one that came out some years back but it never really gave it a chance.
I remember when Nintendo consoles were the last place you would expect to find pervy Japanese games. Now, it's the first place. How times have changed.
I've played the first game and I loved it, Akiba's Beat was a failed attempt to make it into a dungeon crawler. And do NOT get me started on the failed anime adaptation. At least they're returning to their roots by making a proper sequel.
What is it ? the usual ripped hentai game ?
Been over two years since this remaster was announced. Been wanting to try it out even longer. The sequel, Undead & Undressed, was a pretty fun time. The fact that this is being released on the Switch makes it all the more appealing.
Well, it's the closest thing to Yakuza on the Switch...
Graphics and Gameplay look horrible. No thanks
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