After originally releasing on the Xbox 360 back in 2011, Tribute Games has announced that the fantasy brick breaker Wizorb will be coming to Switch on October 6th, 2022.
The above trailer will provide all of that you need to know about the game: once-peaceful kingdom, mystical hero wizard, Breakout-style gameplay — you get the picture. With its top-down story mode, retro pixel art style and clearly Zelda-inspired sprites, it is frankly a wonder that Wizorb has never made its way over to Nintendo consoles before.
For a list of the game's features, check out the following from the game's Steam page:
- An all-new block-breaking game set in a fantasy world.
- Use your magic wand to bounce the orb and cast various magic spells.
- Over 60 levels in 5 different Worlds.
- Earn gold to buy charms or to help the citizens rebuild their homes.
- Epic boss fights.
- Multiple endings.
- Character animation by Paul Robertson.
If you are ready for some retro-inspired brick-breaking action, then this is definitely going to be one for you.
Are you excited about Wizorb? Bounce down to the comments and let us know!
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Comments 23
Really loved this game on the PSP.
Reading the description I thought this was going to be a port of PS3 game Magic Orbz. I much prefer the 3D style over pixels. My kid may buy this though, I think he planned on making it.
Neat idea, I think I will keep my good eye on this one
It is a fun twist on the breakout out genre, but it comes with same frustrations as the game it was based on.
This looks great! There's something about it that reminds me of the GBA.
Looks really fun and it’s only five bucks. I’m in.
Wow, I played this on Steam forever ago. Fun game.
I down with this, looks fun! I find myself popping into Touryst to play their in game game of Break Out, it's a fab version.
I remember watching a Let's Play of this a while ago and being disappointed that it wasn't on Switch. Definitely picking this up.
I was aware of this because of a little easter egg reference to it in Flinthook, I may check it out.
Tribute Games have a really solid catalogue!
Hmm something to contemplate, I suppose.
@rjejr MagicOrbz is good, but Wizorb is much better. Though this has been out for a long time and this brings nothing new from the psp.
@koekiemonster Me too, I've been playing it recently. One of my favorite Breakout-style games, brilliant.
I'm a fan of brick breakers. The last brick breaker I played even similar to this was Strikey Sisters. I see this game is also from Tribute who love their old-school-y games, Two of which I liked, Steel Assault and Panzer Paladin.
I can't put my finger on it, but this has a strong Arkanoid vibe for me. Fantasy meets Arkanoid. I kinda dig it.
Played this on PC a while back. Fun little indie. Fully worth the miniscule asking price.
@aznable don't you mean... to ponder?
i'm sorry
Visual style is awesome, fairly difficult and frustrating at times, offers 5 or so hours of fun. For $5, if you like breakout games go for it.
This is kinda like Firestriker for the SNES, innit?
I played this on PSP years ago and its super fun. Cannot recommend it enough. I'll be grabbing it for sure.
@Bobb That actually is what I meant I misquoted the meme and now I feel foolish.
A true classic
I only learned about this game via Curses n Chaos (another Tribute Games title), have yet to play it. I will give it a try.
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