Flyhigh Works and Shinobi non Grata developer Studio PICO reveal side-scrolling 2D robot action game The Scramble Vice. This new title is inspired by 80s and 90s mecha anime, and eager gamers can expect it to launch on Steam next year.
Flyhigh Works recently hosted its September 2023 edition of Flyhigh Express. The livestream featured the latest news about the company’s latest games, including the upcoming Steam releases for the Mercenaries Saga franchise of strategy RPGS. Moreover, The Scramble Vice was the biggest announcement of the show.
The Scramble Vice Brings 2D Anime-Inspired Action
Flyhigh Works and Studio PICO’s The Scramble Vice brings players into the year 2048 where a task force attempts to rid of crime in Neo Tokyo. Criminals have begun to use robots for vile displays of terrorism, so its up to officer Sakuragi Kei to employ the use of armed exoskelton suits to combat these threats. Players will fight these criminals in a side-scrolling action game that’s seemingly inspired by classic anime from the 80s and 90s. A release is currently slated for 2024 on PC via Steam.
Here’s an overview of the game, via Steam:
In the year 2048, with the advancement of technology comes a spike in criminal acts using robots. The biggest perpetrators of crime are terrorists that are turning increasingly destructive by the day. Safety levels within the capital are at an all-time low.
Tasked to handle the situation is the notorious 9th Mobile Unit of the Tokyo Police Department, also known as “The Scramble Vice”.
Clad in an armed exoskeleton suit, police officer Sakuragi Kei of the 9th unit stands to fight robot crimes within Neo Tokyo!
Her suit “ASURA” can equip various firearms and melee weapons. It is also installed with a “Homing Missile” function that follows targets wherever they go, and a “Roller Boost” function that can dodge even the heaviest rain of enemy projectiles.
Are you ready to scramble up Tokyo?
- Dare we say it? Detailed pixel art and dynamic visual effects that make destruction aesthetically pleasing！
- Exhilarating robot action! Destroy enemies using firearms, melee weapons and homing missiles!
- Not everything has to be done piloting a robot; infiltrate enemy headquarters on foot!
- Apart from her exoskeleton suit, Kei can ride motorbikes and cars as well!
- With help from your friends, uncover the truth behind the anonymous terrorist group.
- Control a battle robot to defeat enemies and clear the stage by defeating the target boss!
- More than 10 types of weapons can be used in all 12 stages!
- Pilots can get off the robot and go undercover on missions by themselves!
- More than 10 types of vehicles can be piloted!
Lastly, watch the new trailer below.
