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Press release:
April 18th 2024, Montpellier, France.
Plug in Digital and SUNSOFT are today very happy and excited to announce that “Ikki Unite” (the legendary Hall of Famer of bad games) is now finally available for the Nintendo Switch via the Nintendo Eshop.

Ikki Unite is finally here! Take on a locust invasion and revolt against taxes by facing off against the highest-ranking enemies! Recruit up to 16 friends in this limitless multiplayer bullet-hell action where teamwork is the only path to victory.

Ikki Unite is based on the original “Ikki,” (also known in Western countries as Boomerang or Farmers Rebellion), already a shooter back in the day, the 1985 game is the true ancestor of today’s “horde survivor” games.

Once dubbed “Kusoge” or literally in English: “shitty game,” the Ikki Unite franchise reappears like a phoenix with a real dose of self-mocking, a lot of provocation, and a real multiplayer challenge straight from the genius minds at SUNSOFT.

A genius idea ?

“I was playing Vampire Survivors and other similar games, and I intuitively felt that this style of game would fit well with Ikki. But that didn’t seem like enough. At the time, people made fun of the Famicom version of Ikki by saying that it would take more than one or two people to successfully stage a revolution. That’s what prompted me to make the game multiplayer. It was a way to respect the original, by doing what the original couldn’t do at the time” Ina, Project Director and Programmer at SUNSOFT.

What’s New with Ikki Unite?

Ikki Unite is not just a game; it’s an online cooperative adventure for 16 players that celebrates unity, cooperation, and strategy. Dive into a world where each player’s contribution counts to defeat a series of powerful bosses. With rogue-lite elements ensuring a new experience every time, Ikki Unite is set to become the cooperative gaming experience of the year. (And what an experience it is)

Ikki Unite is ready to challenge expectations, make you laugh, and perhaps, just perhaps, become the favorite “horde survivor” game of your favorite horde survivor. Play Ikki Unite with your friends now on Steam and Nintendo Switch! Let the uprising begin!

About SUNSOFT
SUNSOFT, a pioneering name in the video game industry, is back with a mission: to revive its legacy by producing memorable and unconventional games. With the launch of Ikki Unite, SUNSOFT is not only revisiting its roots but redefining them for a new generation of players.

About Plug in Digital
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