Survival Metroidvania 'Lost Ruins' Is Getting A Physical Release On Switch

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by Alana Hagues Mon 25th Sep 2023

The creepiest and cutest Metroidvania on the Switch (the publisher's words, not ours!) Lost Ruins has scored a physical release from Red Art Games.

This survival-focused Metroidvania launched last summer on the console and got a fairly positive review from us back then for proposing a unique concept in a popular genre. But if you were a big fan of the game, here's your chance to bag a physical version.

There are two different versions to pre-order now over on Red Art Games' store page. The Standard Edition will cost €39.99, which consists of the physical box and cartridge. Those more hardcore fans, however, will want to check out the Deluxe Edition, which is also €39.99 and comes with a double-sided poster and keychain.

Pre-order pages are live now on Red Art Games' website, and both editions are due to ship in Q2 2024. You can have a little look at just what comes in the Deluxe Edition below:

Will you be grabbing this physical version of Lost Ruins? Let us know down below.

1
Princess_Lilly
Mon 25th Sep 2023

Nice, I have yet to complete it. The artstyle is adorable

2
LikelySatan
Mon 25th Sep 2023

Yeah, forgot about this one. Looks great. I'll be picking this up.

3
Cronodoug
Mon 25th Sep 2023

This game looks very surprising in all aspects... But I just don't think I would invest in physical media, perhaps digital.

4
rvcolem1
Mon 25th Sep 2023

This game is decent but very short (took about 6 hours to beat final boss). I wish I waited for a price drop, but that's life haha.

5
wiiware
Mon 25th Sep 2023

I played this, not completed it yet though. It's good but a bit different from other metroidvania, the attack is more heavy so you have to distance yourself from the enemy before attacking. The story is also interesting, I want to know more about the player character and her story.

6
Freek
Tue 26th Sep 2023

Glad I waited.
I will grab this physical copy instead.

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ItsATM
Tue 26th Sep 2023

@Cronodoug why wouldn’t you want to invest in physical media? You actually get the product and it’s a much better investment, especially for harder to find or uncommon games.

Aside from convenience, you’re doing yourself a disservice by going digital lol

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calbeau
Tue 26th Sep 2023

I keep forgetting about this one on my wishlist. A physical copy is always nice, but I only buy physical with longer games to get my money's worth. I don't get many opportunities as a dad of two to buy games at full-price these days, so discounted digital is the way to go with short games like these.