ININ Games has announced a delay to the release of its upcoming shoot 'em up, Cotton Fantasy.

The game, which landed in Japan on December 23rd of last year as Cotton Rock 'n' Roll, was expected to arrive in the West in the early part of 2022 for Switch gamers, but will now not see a release until Spring.

Pre-orders for the physical standard edition of Cotton Fantasy are already available online, however, and a full list of stores can be found over at the game’s official website. Limited edition pre-orders can also be snapped up from Strictly Limited Games.

Here's a few more details as to what players can expect from Cotton Fantasy once it finally arrives and, judging by our import review, it'll be well worth the extended wait!

Cotton Fantasy is a brand-new entry in the Cotton series that sees Cotton and Silk embark on another adventure, this time in high-definition graphics and with modernized gameplay, but true to its roots!

Story
Something sinister is in the making—the willows are vanishing from Fairyland and the Fairy Queen entrusts Silk with solving the case. Who could be behind this devious ploy? For a promised lifetime all-you-can-eat supply of tasty willows, the little witch Cotton is willing to help her old friend out and embark on another adventure together.

- HD graphics and brand-new shoot ’em up game mechanics.
- 6 iconic, playable characters to choose from, each with different mechanics and attacks, even including guest characters like Umihara Kawase (from the equally named series) and Luffee from Doki Doki Poyacchio.
- Easily accessible shoot ’em up gameplay, perfect for newcomers, but with enough depth for veterans.
- 16 colorful and varied scrolling stages, with vertical, horizontal, and 3D movement.
- Light-hearted story with fun and charming cutscenes voiced entirely in Japanese (English subtitles included).
- Exhilarating soundtrack featuring iconic remastered tracks from past games.
- Unlockable content and different characters offer high replayability.
- Aim for the high score in your nation with the featured ranking boards.

Will you be grabbing Cotton Fantasy when it finally arrives on Western shores? Let us know in the comments.

[source gematsu.com]