ININ Games and TAITO announce arcade 2D platformer Spica Adventure is coming to the west for the first time in spring 2024. Spica Adventure will be available for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S.
Spica Adventure is the spiritual successor to Parasol Stars: The Story of Bubble Bobble III, which is also releasing soon for consoles. Players will navigate the game’s challenges by using Nico’s trusty yellow umbrella. The umbrella allows Nico to charge at enemies, float through the air, spring off walls, and reflect incoming fire.
Spica Adventure Physical Edition
Spica Adventure will be sold physically and digitally next spring. Pre-orders for the physical edition open on November 14 for the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5 versions. More details about pre-orders will be revealed soon at the ININ Games website. New ININ Games releases are typically available for pre-order at the Strictly Limited Games store.
Here’s an overview of Spica Adventure, courtesy of ININ Games:
In Spica Adventure, you’ll race against time, as the stages are designed to be traversed as quickly as a screen-filling robot will start to pursue our heroine if she spends too long in any one stage…
After completing a stage, players will have a couple of choices for their next destination. Choose your next destination as the stages branch out, offering different challenges and rewards. Players must select their path wisely to lead the heroine to victory.
Features:
- Nostalgic 2D side-scrolling action with authentic TAITO arcade gameplay
- The triumphant return of the Parasol Stars umbrella: versatile weapon, shield, and movement tool
- Unique and charming retro pop art arcade aesthetics
- Online leaderboards for competing with other players worldwide
- Varied difficulty stages and mirrored levels for extended playtime and replayability
- Unique music composed by TAITO’s music team, “Zuntata”
- International debut and first-ever release on consoles
Lastly, watch the new trailer below:
