<p>The cult classic auto-battler is coming to Switch. </p>

<p>In a press release, Sunsoft and Plug In Digital announced that <a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/ikki-unite/">Ikki Unite</a> will be releasing on the Nintendo platform on <strong>April 18</strong>. </p>

<blockquote>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.</blockquote>

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<p>Ikki Unite is a 16-player roguelike game that pits players against a swarm of locusts and tax collectors. </p>

<p>Sunsoft described the game as ’a celebration of unity, cooperation, and strategy’.</p>

<p>The story is similar to the NES original where farmers overthrow their feudal lord in comedic ways. </p>

<p>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. </p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>Known outside of Japan as ‘Boomerang’ and ‘Farmers Rebellion’,‘Ikki’ is one of Japan’s gaming cult classics.</p>

<p>Like the original, Ikki Unite has the same multidirectional shooting. However, developers describe the <a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/upcoming/">upcoming Switch</a> game as a true ancestor of "horde survivor" games. It shares its gameplay with the likes of <a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/vampire-survivors/">Vampire Survivors</a> and <a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/brotato/">Brotato</a>. </p>

<p>Ikki Unite is available on PC via Steam. First released on Feb 14, 2023, it's currently rated 'Mostly Positive' with over 600 reviews.</p>

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Sunsoft and Plug In Digital announced that Ikki Unite will be releasing on the Nintendo platform on April 18.

16-Player Roguelike ‘Ikki Unite’ Coming to Switch this Month

Sunsoft and Plug In Digital announced that Ikki Unite will be releasing on the Nintendo platform on April 18.