Arcade Archives Chouji Meikyuu Legion releasing this week on Nintendo Switch

22 May 2024 Lite_Agent Arcade Archives, Arcade Archives Chouji Meikyuu Legion, Hamster, Nichibutsu

Hamster has announced that the latest Arcade Archives release on Nintendo Switch is Chouji Meikyuu Legion (known simply as LEGION in English). It’s a vertical-scrolling shooter originally developed and released on Arcade by Nichibutsu back in May 1987. On Nintendo Switch, it will launch on May 23rd and it will cost 6.99€ / £6.29 / $7.99 / 838 Yen. The Japanese version will offer an English language option.

Here’s a trailer, some details, and some screenshots:

Operate the “LEGION” an aircraft equipped with a new weapon, the “TIME BOMB”, to defeat the Dark Empire. The “TIME BOMB” can be used to stop time and rewind the enemy’s movements. Also, you can get bonus points if you can put a rescued soldier on the rescue aircraft during the area.

Arcade Archives Chouji Meikyuu Legion (Switch – eShop) comes out on May 23rd worldwide.

Source: 4Gamer / Hamster PR (22/05/2024)