Clear River Games revealed the first look at gameplay for the upcoming Gimmick! 2 today, which is set to arrive on all platforms later this year. This follows last year’s release of Gimmick! Special Edition.
Gimmick! 2 is developed by Bitwave Games and published by Clear River Games, a team focused on classic and retro titles. The game directly follows the hero Yokai Yumetaro, known fondly for the original Gimmick! from Sunsoft on the Nintendo Entertainment System. The team has focused on retaining the fun charm and colors of the original while bringing new animation, characters, and secrets for modern players to discover.
Additionally, Bitwave Games and Clear River Games revealed that the legendary David Wise, known for his work on Donkey Kong Country, Diddy Kong Racing, Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts, and more, is set to compose the soundtrack. He even shared a video discussing some of the instruments he has utilized for this soundtrack!
You can check out the new gameplay trailer below, as well as an overview via Steam:
In Gimmick! 2, you once again meet the green little yokai Yumetaro. Decades after his first adventure he now sets out on a new quest in a world packed with interesting challenges, dangerous enemies, and hidden treasures. The game can be played in either a friendlier assisted mode, or if you’re up for a challenge play in the true-to-the-original “Gimmick!” mode!
As a yokai, Yumetaro has the ability to summon and throw a powerful star that not only bounces, but also keeps the momentum of his movement. The Star can be used to activate switches, defend against enemies and even be ridden to get to those hard-to-reach places while exploring the secrets of the world. You can discover treasure, find shortcuts or set speed records by mastering the star’s bouncing physics. Experiment with it to unlock its full potential. This is a game with true star power!
The composer David Wise hardly needs any introduction. In his work on the Gimmick! 2 soundtrack, he has both written completely new melodies and remade old classics. The soundtrack was creatively directed by Pelle Cahndlerby and recorded live in Sweden together with Joel Bille.
The original Gimmick! game was released for the Famicom™ in 1992. It was localized and released in the West – but only in Scandinavia. This, combined with the fact that the game’s physics and gameplay mechanics were far ahead of its time, made the game both fabled and beloved. With Gimmick! 2, however, there is no longer any doubt: this is a game that the whole world should have the chance to experience.
