Following the Switch eShop release of the intense Metroidvania Nine Sols with Sekiro-inspired combat in November, developer Red Candle Games has announced it's partnering with Fangamer for a physical release.
This site is currently the "exclusive retailer for the Nintendo Switch physical copy". No details have been shared just yet, but fans of this title can sign up now to be notified about the hard copy when it goes on sale at some point in 2025.
Here's a quick look at what you can expect:
When Nine Sols launched on the Switch last month - we praised the game's combat and progression while noting how it managed to rub away the blemishes occasionally found in the game's map and exploration.
"It's a really great blend of systems from other games with a fantastic revenge narrative. While aspects of the world design and 'Taopunk' style feel mismatched, there is always another enemy around the corner to fight, reminding you just how good the core gameplay is."
Would you be interested in a hard copy of this game for Switch? Tell us in the comments.
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I want to play this but really wanted a physical copy. So happy there will be one now
Just finishing up Hollow Knight (I'm around 90% right now on my completion) and was looking at this to fill the hole in my time that will open up when I finish it, so I may very well end up buying this. If this isn't overpriced (like a lot of physical indies are, understandably) I'll probably go for it.
This is my goty easily.
@solarwolf07 It's not that they're overpriced so much as there's a price floor for manufacturing new physical games. The licensing costs aren't cheap.
That being said, Nine Sols is 30USD on the EShop and I imagine, going from past Fangamer releases, this will likely be 40. So the gap this time won't be too bad.
@Tyjorun Really?? Is this game better than Prince of Persia: TLC? That's my GOTY, that's why I ask haha, I haven't played this one yet.
Sekiro-like huh, not even a youtube thumbnail would stretch that far.
This game looks quite lovely, but the Sekiero comparisons do frighten me off a bit.
Blasphemous was compared up and down to Dark Souls, and while I certainly enjoyed elements of that game I was unable to progress past a certain point and ultimately gave up.
Can people comment on its difficulty relative to these aforementioned games?
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Can't wait
Define Sekiro-like, please. seems a very odd comparrison
@ScalenePowers it is a tough game. The Sekiro comparison comes in the fact that you need to do your best to perfect parry to avoid taking hits, there’s rest points that will reset the world around you, and if you die you lose money and exp (which is more Souls than Sekiro). I was much better at parrying in Sekiro than I am in this, but with that said, I’m still loving it. There’s a dodge mechanic as well, so you have more options than just trying to block. In my opinion, it’s not an easy game, but I find it to be easier than Sekiro.
Love to see games getting physical releases in general, but even more so when it's a great one like Nine Sols based on what I've seen/heard of it (and even if I'm not able to get it physically myself I'm getting it at least digitally when I can)!
@the_beaver I prefer it over TLC. because it's more challenging. PoP is an excellent game but Nine Sols was able to pull me in more. It's all subjective. They're both great.
Goddamn I bought the online version last week. Yet to play it but should I like it, I will buy the physical version.
Fangamer was a good choice as far as companies go I think. Meanwhile for fans of Chained Echoes, the carts are in but the rest of the parts are two months away? This after how many months/years of waiting?
@jorel262
I feel seen! I am also replying to you on the TWO year anniversary of purchase!! And people think LRG is bad?! I ordered UnderHero with it (“I’ll save on shipping; genius!”), so I fear that $100 might just be a donation, now.! I guess I have that PC code…
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