Spike Chunsoft announced a physical edition of Good Feel-developed 3D action game BAKERU will be released on February 25, 2025 for Nintendo Switch in North America and Europe. Pre-orders for the BAKERU physical edition will open at a later date, so stay tuned.
The digital version is available now for Nintendo Switch and PC via the Nintendo eShop and Steam respectively. Moreover, a Nintendo Switch-exclusive demo of BAKERU is now available, allowing players to try an early portion of the game.
Final Weapon’s review of BAKERU notes that its a love letter to Japan, acting as the spiritual successor to the Ganbare Goemon series and the ultimate platforming experience.
Lastly, here’s an overview of the game, via Spike Chunsoft:
Disaster strikes Japan. It all started when Bakeru the Tanuki met Sun from the Issun clan on a stormy night. He gets caught up in a scourge that shakes the entire country. Bakeru hears that Oracle Saitaro and his Festival Troops are using a bizarre festival to take over Japan. He vows to go on a journey with Sun to bring peace back to Japan. To free Japan from the grip of evil spirits, Bakeru’s adventure to 47 Japanese prefectures begins.
In this 3D action game, take the role of the titular character Bakeru on an adventure through Japan’s 47 prefectures to defeat the diabolical Festival Troops and restore peace. There will be battles featuring fairy tale heroes and giant robots. You can fight back using your taiko drum and if you get a Henge license, use the Tanuki’s power of transformation to shapeshift into different forms. The game features the vibrant and dynamic atmosphere of Japan, along with challenging stages that showcase the unique characteristics of each region.
