Limited Run Games has revealed that the vertical shooter adventure will have a physical release on the Nintendo Switch. The game will be on sale for $49.99 USD per standard copy on Nintendo Switch on February 4, 2022 (10 a.m. ET).
In addition, the publisher announced a large $129.99 USD Collector’s Edition package for the game, which would include goodies like as a 2-Disc Soundtrack, Art Cards, a Enamel Pin, 2 Sol Medals, a Metal Replica Ship, Acrylic Standees, and a 5.5in Tall Mini Arcade Cabinet Replica with a Video Screen!
About Sol Cresta
Defend the solar system from evil’s grasp!
During Mandler’s solar system assault, humanity suffered a humiliating loss. They were forced to withdraw all the way to Laomedeia, Neptune’s 12th moon, after losing the moon and being driven off Earth.
They organized the SOL CRESTA solar recovery squad with the last of their hope and entrusted the destiny of the solar system to the Yamato, a cutting-edge docking battleship.
The “free-form docking” feature in Sol Cresta upgrades the docking and formation methods of classic shooting games Moon Cresta and Terra Cresta.
The flagship Yamato, which consists of the ships Amaterasu, Tsukuyomi, and Susano, may launch a variety of assaults depending on how the three ships are positioned. The secret to fighting Mandler’s invading troops is docking, separating, and reconstructing the ships as required.
‘Free-form docking’ is a term that refers to a method of docking that
The Yamato is made up of three ships. At start, you’ll only have one ship, but if you pick up the correct object, additional ships will arrive for a powerup! To acquire an incredible arsenal, dock and split to vary your attack characteristics and employ various forms.
Excitement in the manner of the 1980s
Yuzo Koshiro, a famous chiptune musician, composed the soundtrack for Sol Cresta. The game pays tribute to the older Cresta series’ music and aesthetics, reviving arcade fever while going beyond simple nostalgia. There’s also a time restriction, Caravan Mode for high scores, and internet leaderboards.
The New PlatinumGames Challenge
What if PlatinumGames, the creators of such enjoyable and action-packed games as Bayonetta, tried their hand at shooting? The solution is Sol Cresta. The graphics are vintage, but the innovation and complexity of the mechanics and gameplay provide a novel and profound shooting experience that gets better with each playthrough.
