Eagle Island Twist headed to Nintendo Switch on May 28th

Eagle Island is back on Nintendo Switch with a new game: Eagle Island Twist. Developed by Pixelnicks and published by Screenwave Media, it will be released on May 28th in Europe and North America. Players who buy this new game will get the original for free, though it’s not clear if there’s going to be a special discount offer for those who already bought it on Nintendo Switch.

Here’s a trailer, some details, the list of key features, and some screenshots for Eagle Island Twist:

Dart across Eagle Island as Fia, using your fowl friend Kusako as a projectile and restore peace. This action-packed adventure features crisp pixel art, dynamic stage mechanics, and retro-style platforming with an aerial twist.

With 16-bit pixelated charm, tight controls, and 2D-side scrolling, Eagle Island Twist is evocative of games past, but also embraces modern touches like lighting, screen effects, and deeply-layered backgrounds. Plus, with accessibility and modification options, it’s an experience all ages and skill sets will enjoy!

Eagle Island Twist contains 45 all-new handcrafted stages of single-player pick-up-and-play action, each with bold variations in design and power-ups. Explore a retro-style world map and forge your path to journey’s end. Battle fauna and flora with a falconer’s precision, navigate perilous platforming, and defeat 12 hugebosses, all in Eagle Island Twist!

• 45 handcrafted stages brimming with boss battles, distinct mechanics, and more
• Fully adjustable difficulty settings, from zero damage to hardcore
• Ambient soundtrack and satisfying SFX
• Build combos and gather even more collectibles
• Purchase of Eagle Island Twist includes original roguelite challenge, Eagle Island

And here’s some details for Eagle Island:

Explore the avian world of Eagle Island alongside Quill and his loyal owl, Koji, and rescue Koji’s sibling Ichiro from the Guardian Eagle, Armaura!

One of the most highly anticipated roguelite games of 2019, the award-winning Eagle Island celebrates and innovates the platforming genre with its 16 procedurally generated dungeons, falconry-inspired gameplay mechanics, and accessibility options. Choose between story or rogue mode, mixing and matching 85 abilities to diversify your game.

Eagle Island Twist (Switch – eShop) comes out on May 28th in Europe and North America. The Upcoming Games page has been updated!

Source: Screenwave Media PR