Press release:
The Tokyo-based (Japan) indie games publisher NetEase Games and indie games developer NITRO PLUS, are today very happy and excited to announce that they have just dropped a free demo for their 2.5D action side-scroller “Rusty Rabbit” (the said demo is available right now for PC, Playstation, and the Nintendo Switch via digital stores).
Written by Gen Urobuchi, creator of famous anime series such as Puella Magi Madoka Magica and PSYCHO-PASS, the demo offers players an extensive first look at the “smash and dash” gameplay featuring rabbit hero Stamp. Players’ progress in the demo will carry over to the full game, which is set to release on April 17th, 2025 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation®5 and PC (Steam).
Check out the most recent trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYSWvI04XtI
In the trial version released today, players can expect a well-rounded test experience, containing the introductory part of the full game and story. Download the Demo now on:
Nintendo Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/rusty-rabbit-switch/
PlayStation®5: https://store.playstation.com/concept/10008988/
PC (Steam): https://store.steampowered.com/app/2530560/Rusty_Rabbit/
Along with the demo, social media followers can win codes for the full game by entering a giveaway on X/Twitter! Users simply need to follow the official Rusty Rabbit account and retweet the following post between February 20th to 27th for a chance to win at the end of this period:
https://x.com/Rusty_Rabbit_EN/status/1892597619521986668
Rusty Rabbit will be available for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation®5 and PC (Steam) on April 17th, 2025.
You can find more information about Rusty Rabbit here:
Official website: https://www.rustyrabbit.com/en/
Twitter/X: https://x.com/Rusty_Rabbit_EN
About NITRO PLUS
NITRO PLUS is a content production company active across a wide range of genres including games, anime, novels, and illustrations. Among its affiliated creators is Gen Urobuchi, who wrote the screenplay for anime such as “Puella Magi Madoka Magica” and “PSYCHO-PASS,” as well as the novel “Fate/Zero”.
About NetEase Games
NetEase Games, the online games division of NetEase, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTES and HKEX: 9999), is a leading global developer and publisher of video game IP across a variety of genres and platforms. NetEase Games’ development and publishing slate include titles such as Marvel Rivals, Knives Out, and Naraka: Bladepoint, and partnerships with major entertainment brands such as Warner Bros and Mojang AB (a Microsoft subsidiary). NetEase Games also supports the growth and development of its innovative global studios in Canada, Europe, Japan and the United States. For more information, please visit https://www.neteasegames.com/
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Jonas “O.J” Ek
The Gaming Ground
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Tags: 2.5D, Action, Indie games, NetEase Games, Nintendo Switch, NITRO PLUS, PC games, PS5, Rusty Rabbit, Side-scroller, Steam