- Get your (ice)skates on: we're on sale & on deck! - 1 September 2025
To celebrate Snow Brothers Wonderland being Steam Deck certified, we have a weeklong deal at 85% off, but don't wait, discount melts away on September 8! https://store.steampowered.com/app/3214870/Snow_Bros_Wonderland/ And don't forget the other hot property from Tatsujin: Truxton Extreme! Wishlist here for more news https://store.steampowered.com/app/3323490/Truxton_Extreme/
- OMEGA 6 The Triangle Stars is OUT NOW - 28 February 2025
It's Takaya Imamura Day! Or, as it’s also known, the launch day of OMEGA 6 The Triangle Stars! That’s right, today marks the long-awaited release of the legendary Nintendo illustrator’s latest adventure. And it’s a truly special one. OMEGA 6 The Triangle Stars is a retro-inspired space adventure for anyone who has ever fallen in love with the 16-bit aesthetic of the ‘90s. It tells the story of the androids Thunder and Kyla as they search for a new planet for humanity. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4utzzsS9Rg One of the absolute best things about OMEGA 6 The Triangle Stars is the vast number of wonderful creatures and aliens you’ll encounter on your journey. But that’s hardly surprising. After all, Takaya Imamura is the man behind characters like Captain Falcon (F-Zero), Fox McCloud (Star Fox), and Tingle (The Legend of Zelda). He’s also joined by Shinobu Amayake, who worked on the so…
- Win an epic OMEGA 6 The Triangle Stars bundle! - 25 February 2025
Hey all! OMEGA 6 The Triangle Stars launches on Friday, February 28th. Now that's a reason to celebrate! 🎉 We're giving a packed OMEGA 6 bundle. Follow to enter: https://gleam.io/KFNKT/omega-6-the-triangle-stars-launch-celebration-giveaway We're giving away the following to one (1) lucky winner Nintendo Switch OLED Console. Approximate Retail Value (ARV) $349.99 USD. A physical copy of OMEGA 6 The Triangle Stars on Nintendo Switch. Approximate Retail Value (ARV) $34.99 USD. A CRKD Nitro Deck Retro Purple Limited Edition with Carry Case. Approximate Retail Value (ARV) $69.99 USD. An OMEGA 6 prequel comic sign by Takaya Imamura. Additionally, five (5) winners will receive a digital game key for OMEGA 6 The Triangle Stars on Steam or Nintendo Switch. Good luck!
- DARK HORSE AND LEGENDARY GAME DESIGNER TAKAYA IMAMURA BRINGS THE COLORFUL CAST OF OMEGA 6 THE TRIANGLE STARS TO ENGLISH MANGA FANS - 13 February 2025
Imamura's adventure "Omega 6" manga is available in English for the first time! Based on the upcoming pixel-art adventure game Omega 6 The Triangle Stars, Dark Horse Comics presents Takaya Imamura's (Star Fox, F-Zero) Omega 6, a complete story in one manga volume. This will be available for English readers in October 2025. Translated by award-winning manga translator Zack Davisson (H.P. Lovecraft's The Colour out of Space, Cat + Gamer), the 16-bit video game revolution is coming to comics! Creator Takaya Imamura had this to say about bringing the original manga to English readers in conjunction with the game. "I sincerely hope that my manga and games can be enjoyed by people regardless of where they live, and it would make me very happy if my work delivers an exciting and thrilling experience!" In Omega 6: After awakening from a rejuvenating months-long stasis, androids Thunder and Kyla…
- Happy Birthday, Toaplan! Snow Bros. Wonderland is on sale! - 13 February 2025
It's the TOAPLAN Arcade Masterpieces 40th Anniversary! And what better way to celebrate an anniversary than by offering some great discounts? Since this is the 40th Anniversary (and not the 30th, 20th, or even the 10th), you get 40% off Snow Bros. Wonderland! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfOEWzJbNQ4 This cool game was released as recently as last year and is not only a fantastic comeback for the Snow Bros. brand but also one of the most fun co-op games in recent years, supporting up to four players in couch co-op. Don't wait another 40 years. Grab it now: Snow Bros. Wonderland https://store.steampowered.com/app/3214870/
- Omega 6 The Triangle Stars - coming to Steam in 2025 - 11 November 2024
Omega 6 is the latest game from the legendary Takaya Imamura. Imamura, who previously designed characters for F-Zero and Star Fox among many other projects, now invites us into a brand-new universe where humanity is searching for a new planet. Joining you on this journey are two androids, Thunder and Kyra, along with over 100 other colorful characters. It promises to be a 16-bit-style adventure unlike anything you've seen before! The Steam version of Omega 6 is set for release in 2025, and the game will also be coming to the Switch—both digitally and physically. While the extra content hasn’t been fully decided, something special is definitely being prepared. By the way, did you know Omega 6 actually began as one, before the game was created? That's right—this new universe was first crafted by Imamura-san in manga form. And now the story has come full circle, as a series from Dark Horse…
- October Patch 1.4 - 29 October 2024
IMPROVEMENTS Characters in the game will now blink Updated art assets Updated reaction animation for Ohagis Added more flames to buckets Updated cameras BUG FIXES Fix crash when restarting level to quickly after dying Fix a bug where Yumetaro could stay at a checkpoint even though the level was reset Fixed some fire halos not being culled correctly Boss music fixed at final boss Fixed flickering textures
- News for our Japanese players - 18 October 2024
平素よりお世話になっております。 サンソフトです。 この度、Steam版『Gimmick! 2』のリリース直後に 日本円の価格設定に不手際があり、日本円のみ本来の価格よりも高い価格で販売しておりました。 そのため、該当期間中にご購入された方へのお詫びとして、 一部ご返金対応をさせていただきます。 ◆対象者 ①2024年9月5日 ～ 2024年9月6日(UTC)ごろに2,800円でご購入された方 ②2024年9月6日 ～ 2024年9月19日(UTC)ごろに3,900円でご購入された方 ※日本円で購入した方のみが対象となります。 ◆返金金額 ①2,800円でご購入された方 → 500円のSteamウォレットコード ②3,900円でご購入された方 → 1,500円のSteamウォレットコード ◆返金依頼方法 ゲームご購入時にSteamより自動送信された 『Gimmick!』2の領収書のメール(件名:「Steam でのご購入、ありがとうございます！」添付写真参考)を 下記メールアドレス宛に転送してください。 [email protected] 内容を確認後、転送いただいたメールに対してSteamウォレットコードをお送りいたします。 ※画像加工等防止のため、スクリーンショットなどの画像での提出は受け付けておりません。ご了承ください ※請求書記載の個人情報は、弊社(サン電子株式会社)の個人情報取扱に基づき適切に取り扱います。 ●個人情報の取扱について「弊社個人情報保護方針」 https://www.sun-denshi.co.jp/privacy/ 今後とも、サンソフトをよろしくお願い申し上げます。
- Gimmick! Legacy Collection available now! - 8 October 2024
Gimmick! Legacy Collection includes not just one but two awesome platforming adventures for all fans of challenging, tight 2D experiences. Take the opportunity to buy them both at a price that will make all your friends Yumetaro-green with envy. (Or even better—tell your friends too!) The original Gimmick! game was released for the Famicom™ in 1992. And it was way, way ahead of its time. The advanced game physics, the vibrant game world, the expressive main character, and the fantastic soundtrack have made the game both legendary and unique. Unique, that is, until 2024! After 32 years of waiting, the sequel Gimmick! 2 has finally been released, building on everything that made the original game so great. Perfect controls, playful star physics, and incredible music (composed by veteran David Wise) are just a few of the things Gimmick! 2 brings to the table. Both Gimmick! Special Edition…
- Patch 1.3.1 - 7 October 2024
Hotfix addressing softlock in Arctic Ascent Hotfix addressing level design issue in Tadpole Temple
- Hotfix - 26 September 2024
Amended Tadpole Temple leveldesign issue
- Hotfix 1.3,1 - 26 September 2024
Patch 1.3.1 Hotfix addressing softlock in Arctic Ascent Hotfix addressing level design issue in Tadpole Temple
- The first major Gimmick! 2 patch is here - 24 September 2024
Hi everyone! Gimmick! 2 released two weeks ago and today we're launching our first major patch on Steam that will fix reported issues, as well as adding some extra polishing. Full patch notes down below: GENERAL IMPROVEMENTS Spear Ohagi spear hitbox reduced from 3 to 2.5 Updated death animations for multiple enemies Hoho celebration animation updated Flying Ohagi dive animation updated Add Flying Ohagi alert state Updated Yumetaro walk and jump particles Updated Warp Door animation Updated Barûntaro idle animation Updated faded out sticker when taken Updated beam/rail visuals for moving platforms Added more freedom to use Yumetaro's original horn with other horns unlocked Hoho will now wave a pink flag if all chests and stickers from it to the next Hoho location has been taken BUG FIXES Fixed multiple cameras throughout all levels Enemies pushed into slopes should no longer visually tur…
- A classic returns - Gimmick! 2 from Bitwave Games is out now - 6 September 2024
The original released back in 1992 for the Famicom (NES) and now Bitwave Games along with publisher Clear River Games have revived the classic platformer with Gimmick! 2 out now. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/09/a-classic-returns-gimmick-2-from-bitwave-games-is-out-now
- Hotfix patch-notes - 6 September 2024
Achievements: Seed of destruction is now achievable Progress can now reach 100%
- Shoot for the Stars and Jump for Joy: Gimmick! 2 is here - 5 September 2024
The adorable yokai Yumetaro returns in a platform game bursting with charm and challenge. Brimming with colorful new characters, candy-soaked landscapes, gamers are once again invited to embark on an unforgettable adventure utilizing a unique physics-based Star mechanic which will challenge seasoned platforming veterans, and delight novices thanks to a new easier mode for those who prefer a more relaxing adventure. The original Gimmick! game was developed by SUNSOFT and released in 1992. It's been decades since gamers last experienced the tight platforming mechanics and fiendish challenge made famous by Gimmick!. The sequel is developed by the Swedish studio Bitwave Games. The fusion of Sweden and Japan shows with open fields inspired by Swedish Midsummer, and cold, icy mountains, while still staying true to the heritage of the original game. Smooth controls and sharp level design are s…
- Here's when you can play Gimmick! 2 - 30 August 2024
Hey all! A couple of weeks back we announced the release date for Gimmick! 2. It will go live around 6 AM PT / 9 AM EDT / 3 PM CEST / 10 PM JST on September 5th. Hope you're as excited as we are! For our Japanese fans: Steam is the first place you'll be able to play Gimmick! in Japan, so get ready to enjoy a new adventure with Yumetaro! *Japanese console versions will be out in October.
- Gimmick! 2 hits Steam on September 5th! - 14 August 2024
The original Gimmick! game was released on January 31, 1992. That's over 32 years ago! To say the least, it's been a long journey between the original game and its sequel. But the wait is almost over. Today, we are thrilled to announce the release date for Gimmick! 2. The game will be released on Steam on (drumroll, please) September 5, 2024! What an excellent start to the gaming autumn, right? Unlike the original game, which was only released in Japan and Scandinavia, the sequel will be released worldwide. Wherever you live, you and Yumetaro will be able to go on an adventure this September. Stay tuned for more updates!
- Gimmick! 2 – A first look at the gameplay - 18 July 2024
Hi everyone! We’ve got two exciting announcements that we’d love to share with you all today! We’re happy to bring you the very first gameplay footage of Gimmick! 2. The team has been hard at work putting our new trailer together, and we hope you’ll like it as much as we do. The gameplay in the trailer represents the first two levels of the game, showing open fields inspired by Swedish Midsummer, cold, icy mountains, and caves filled to the brim with hot and deadly lava. There’s plenty more to come, and we can’t wait to share further details about the game, the world, and its dangerous inhabitants in the upcoming months. Meet David Wise Sure, smooth controls and sharp level design are super important. But few things are as crucial for a video game as its soundtrack. A major reason we still remember all those classics from the '80s and '90s with such fondness is their music. Fortunately,…
