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Press release:
Wiesbaden, Germany – 16th March 2023.
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s… an alien spacecraft! Assemble Entertainment and China-based publishing partner WhisperGames, Brazilian film company Fehorama Filmes, and developer Loomiarts are thrilled to announce that the 1950s sci-fi-inspired, fast-paced 2D shooter “Squad 51 vs. the Flying Saucers“, is available today for Nintendo Switch via the Nintendo Store for £15.49/ €16.79.

Grab your joy-cons, buckle up, and join the rebel assault to defend the earth from the alien invasion.

About Squad 51 vs. the Flying Saucers

Warning! Extraterrestrials from outer space have arrived on our planet, bringing promises of a bright new future for the earthlings. However, this otherworldly partnership soon reveals a darker side as the VEGA Corporation, the alien enterprise led by the hideous Director Zarog, is imposing its predatory politics on the human race. In the midst of this oppression, the rebel group Squad 51 rises as a response against the violent acts committed by these vile beings. Will the brave pilots of Squad 51 and their aircraft stand a chance against Zarog’s diabolic fleet of flying saucers?

Key Features Include:

SHMUP Yeah!: Enjoy classic shoot-’em-up gameplay with four unique aircraft that can be customized with special weapons
Cinematic Experience: Marvelous black-and-white aesthetics, live-action FMV sequences, and dubbed voices will tell the story of the battle between Squad 51 and Director Zarog’s alien fleet
11 Ways to Save the World: Fight against enemy ships and bosses in 11 different environments – snowy mountains, forests, cityscapes, and more
Rookie Pilots Supported: Whether you’re a beginner or a veteran flying ace, Squad 51 vs. the Flying Saucers supports dynamic difficulty that allows every pilot to enjoy the alien extermination
Ducks Fly Together!: Fighting an alien horde is more fun with a squadmate! A second player can enter a level at any time — earn points with a co-op player and unlock together new special weapons and upgrades

Squad 51 vs. the Flying Saucers is out today for Nintendo Switch via the Nintendo Store for £15.49/ €16.79. The PC version is also available via Steam for £15.49 / €16.79 and will follow on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One later this year.

To keep up to date with Squad 51 vs. the Flying Saucers follow Assemble Entertainment on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and join the community on Discord.

About Assemble Entertainment
Based in Wiesbaden, Germany, Assemble Entertainment is an independent, privately owned games publisher that’s made “Saving the World. Game by Game.” its mission. Founded by Stefan Marcinek in 2016, Assemble is known for its critically acclaimed and diverse indie games, such as Endzone – A World Apart, Roadwarden, Lacuna, and Orbital Bullet. Since 2022 Assemble is responsible for the distribution of Mixtvisions games, handling indie hits such as FAR: Lone Sails. Assemble also has won the German Developer Award twice in the category “Best Publisher.” Learn more about Assemble at www.assembleteam.com.

Assemble organizes GermanDevDays, one of the most popular German-speaking conferences held in Frankfurt. The conference, hosted by Stefan Marcinek, features the GermanDevDays Indie Award, where indie teams across Germany can participate to win cash prizes. Learn more about the GermanDevDays www.germandevdays.com

About Loomiarts:
Loomiarts is a Brazilian game development studio, located in São Leopoldo, in the South of Brazil. The company was founded in 2017 by Marcio Rosa, the creator of Squad 51 vs. The Flying Saucers, and has been focused on developing this project since then. Website: loomiarts.com

About Fehorama Filmes:
Fehorama Filmes is a film production company founded in 2014, located in Porto Alegre, in the South of Brazil. With a wide range of projects, from short films and feature films to TV shows, it is now focusing on its first game Squad 51 vs. The Flying Saucers in association with Loomiarts.

About WhisperGames
Founded in 2015, WhisperGames is a global video game publisher based in Xiamen, China. We provide multi-language text and audio localization services (including in-house voice over recording), PR, marketing, community support, maintenance, legal services, and more.

WhisperGames have developed strong partnerships in over 20 countries, and have provided customized publishing and localization solutions for over 150 video games.