RXN ~ Raijin ~ gets physical

There's just a lot of digital releases jumping into the real world right now and the latest is a Play-Asia exclusive, the Nintendo Switch shooter RXN ~ Raijin ~.

There will be a Standard Edition, 1000 copies available, and a Limited Edition of 3000 copies. Yeah, that makes no sense but the "Limited" is the meatier package and will contain:

• physical game cart (region free)
• collector’s box
• printed game manual
• 48-page-full-colour artbook
• official steelbook with alternative art
• numbered certificate

Sales start on August 30th, don't miss out, and if you want to go ALL IN you can even get the soundtrack of the game (right now) from the same place.

For those who keep count, that's 3 for 3. Play-Asia has revealed 3 physical Switch games and they are all shmups: Dimension Drive, Shikhondo and RXN. Respect.

Unboxing video: Dimension Drive Limited Edition

I don't do videos, thankfully Radical Reggie does. A fellow shmup lover to boot.

The summarized news

I'm still on vacation (with one week to go) but here's the news that's been rolling in:

Game Tengoku! / Game Paradise! CruisinMix went on sale in the EU / NA PSN Store without an announcement of any kind and Degica Games was quick to point out that it really shouldn't have. It's not ready for retail here yet. The game will get patched to retail level when available if you already bought it.

Super Destronaut DX has launched in the asian PSN store for both PS Vita and PS4 with the PS Vita being especially welcome, shmup releases for the system aren't exactly frequent these days.

Dimension Drive has launched in Asia/Japan on Steam, Nintendo Switch and PS4.

Iro Hero, already available on the Switch, is coming to Steam on July 31st.

Omega Fighter in Hamsters ACA Arcade Archives series launched two days ago (July 26th) for both Switch and PS4. I noted it was coming back in June.

RXN ~ Raijin ~ made it into the Japanese top 10 list for Nintendo Switch. They have a sale on where it's down to just 999 Yen there.

Radirgy de Gojaru!, the Nintendo 3DS spinoff of the Radirgy series has been re-listed in the Japanese eShop. Who knows how long it will remain there? Here's hoping the series will re-emerge on current-gen consoles.

Dimension Drive to get physical release on Switch too!

Play-asia released the somewhat unique shooter Dimension Drive in a physical release for PS4 earlier this year (sold out so no use following this link really).

It has been out for some time in the Nintendo eShop for the Switch but today Play-asia announced that they will be releasing the game physically on the Switch as well, in both Limited and regular editions though I can't really tell what separates them.

While the Switch is quickly gaining a reputation for being the "shmup machine" the vaaaaast majority of releases are downloads only. If we want physical releases we need to make sure these early ones are succesful. Thankfully I really like the game so I don't have to tell you to buy it "just because".

The press release:

PLAY Exclusives Switch Collection Begins! Dimension Drive on Nintendo Switch in both Standard & Limited Editions   Only 3,000 copies will be available for the Limited Edition. The Standard Edition will be open pre-order from JUNE 14 until JUNE 30. All editions of Dimension Drive are eligible for free shipping. The Switch Collection will be growing in 2018!

Dimension Drive takes the shoot’em up genre to the next level & challenges you to fight across two battlefields on one split screen. Instantly switch between them to dodge waves of bullets, reach secret areas, or surprise your enemies. Dimension Drive seamlessly combines shooting & puzzle mechanics in a fun comic book adventure taking place in a multi-dimensional universe! Take on a multi-dimensional alien race in your legendary space ship capable of teleporting across space! The Switch release includes many improvements to the game including online leaderboards, a new ranking system, improved collision warning, better contrast & improved graphics, alongside performance upgrades.

Dimension Drive reviewed

Dimension Drive for the Nintendo Switch gets a workout from Bullet Heaven:

Dimension Drive coming to Nintendo Switch