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Press release:
PARIS, January 12th, 2023.
Publisher The Arcade Crew (Infernax, Young Souls, Blazing Chrome) and developer JoyMasher (Blazing Chrome) today unsheathe “Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider“, a retro-inspired action platformer following a cyborg ninja’s full-throttle fight against ruthless totalitarians, on PC, Nintendo Switch and PlayStation consoles for 16,99€.

Agile ninjas can save 10 percent on the game’s PC, Switch or PlayStation* versions by devoting themselves to the blade until Jan. 25. Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider will also be available on Amazon Luna in select territories

Today’s launch trailer embodies the classic era of gaming Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider recalls through a live action depiction of the starring ninja. The clip finds the cyborg known as Moonrider as it settles on desertion from the oppressive forces it was built to fight beside, committing to revenge and an unwavering protection of the people. Catch today’s trailer to meet the unexpected hero pitting itself against overwhelming odds and a rival squad of devastatingly powerful super soldiers.

Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider features:

Laser-Precise Combat: A celebration and refinement of classic platforming action centered around challenging battles and responsive, satisfying movement
Modifiable Ninja Power: Secure killer abilities by discovering modifier chips hidden throughout the adventure, tailoring Moonrider’s abilities to suit a range of playstyles
16-Bit Visual Glory: Gorgeously detailed sprites and environments bring a beautiful desolated world to life through visuals that’d look right at home on a CRT TV
Radical Sound: A rousing soundtrack keeps tension high throughout the adventure, pairing with crunchy SFX to perfectly round out a retro-inspired atmosphere
A Razor Sharp Campaign: A striking, exhilarating gauntlet spanning eight deadly stages of cutthroat fighting – Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider is all killer, no filler.

Join JoyMasher in studying the blade by visiting www.joymasher.com, follow @TheArcadeCrew and @JoyMasher on Twitter, and join the super soldier-hunting resistance on Discord.

Note to editors: Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider will also be available in physical version later on. More information to come in the next few weeks.

* Only for PS+ subscribers

About The Arcade Crew
The Arcade Crew is based in Paris as a separate division of Dotemu. The boutique publisher is dedicated to producing and publishing awesome original games with a retro feel from small creative teams. The Crew is thrilled to discover and support new talents and create a real community around classic inspired titles. Get in touch with us at https://www.thearcadecrew.com/ and follow us on Twitter @thearcadecrew.

About JoyMasher
JoyMasher is an independent Brazilian-based studio which has created retro-inspired games since its formation in 2012. Comprised of developers Danilo Dias and Thais Weiller, JoyMasher has previously released the critically acclaimed Blazing Chrome, as well as Odallus and Oniken, offering modernized takes on the classic side scrolling shooter and action adventure genres which would feel at home on a classic console. JoyMasher is currently preparing its fourth major release in the classically inspired action platformer Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider for PC and consoles.