'90s anime-inspired RPG Wander Stars launches on August 1 for Nintendo Switch and PC
Publisher Fellow Traveller and developer Paper Castle Games have announced that '90s anime-inspired RPG Wander Stars will launch on August 1 for Nintendo Switch and PC (Steam, Epic, GOG). It will be priced at $24.99, according to Nintendo eShop.
Wander Stars was originally announced in October 2021, and a demo can currently be found on the game's Steam page. A player beta will also open on June 19.
A release date announcement trailer, description, and screenshot set can be found below, via Fellow Traveller.
Talented indie game trio Paper Castle Games and indie narrative label Fellow Traveller are delighted to confirm that turn-based JRPG Wander Stars is coming to PC and Nintendo Switch on August 1. The anime-inspired game will deliver a one-of-a-kind adventure and the team can’t wait to share it with the world!
As budding martial artist Ringo and secretive rapscallion Wolfe, embark on a galaxy-spanning search for the pieces of the Wanderstar map. Across 10 episode-style chapters, inspired by Cowboy Bebop, Dragon Ball Z, and One Piece, follow the determined twosome as they collect pieces of the Wanderstar map, engaging in grand mysteries, shocks, surprises, and epic plot twists, just as you’d expect from an iconic anime television series.
Along the way, Ringo and Wolfe will use their fists, feet, and words, battling enemies with “Kiai,” a unique form of martial arts. This very special combat system sees the Wander Stars protagonists combine all kinds of words to unleash damage and creativity in equal measure. Strong! Heat! Smash! and Phantom! Guard! attacks are just some examples of what you can unleash with the game’s more than 200 unlockable words!
The customizable combat offers real potential for mass damage and smart strategy, with endless offensive and defensive moves. Word cooldowns, as well as enemy strengths and weaknesses all have to be considered. Additionally, using your words with honor (and not only as weapons) can unlock unique phrases that can lend you more power in future battles. It also makes you friends in the game, and really, what’s cooler than that?
Players can also sign up for the Wander Stars player beta on Steam, which will go live June 19 and delve deeper into the game than the public Steam demo.
