The cult classic auto-battler is coming to Switch.
In a press release, Sunsoft and Plug In Digital announced that Ikki Unite will be releasing on the Nintendo platform on April 18.
Once dubbed the “worst game of the 1980s,” Ikki Unite returns with a self-mocking wink and a provocative nod to its past. In a world saturated with AAA titles vying for the spotlight, Ikki Unite boldly claims its space as the real AAAAA of the year, ready to make a first impression so impactful, you’ll wonder how gaming survived without it.
Ikki Unite is a 16-player roguelike game that pits players against a swarm of locusts and tax collectors.
Sunsoft described the game as ’a celebration of unity, cooperation, and strategy’.
The story is similar to the NES original where farmers overthrow their feudal lord in comedic ways.
Play as one of the four archetypes: Explorers, Attackers, Enhancers and Healers. Each archetype brings varying rogue-lite elements that ensure fresh experiences every run.
Players can choose from two game modes. The online mode allows them to match with others from around the globe. Additionally, they can also play solo in offline mode.
Known outside of Japan as ‘Boomerang’ and ‘Farmers Rebellion’,‘Ikki’ is one of Japan’s gaming cult classics.
Like the original, Ikki Unite has the same multidirectional shooting. However, developers describe the upcoming Switch game as a true ancestor of "horde survivor" games. It shares its gameplay with the likes of Vampire Survivors and Brotato.
Ikki Unite is available on PC via Steam. First released on Feb 14, 2023, it's currently rated 'Mostly Positive' with over 600 reviews.