Enhanced Live Display Mode and Other Elements Create a Smoother, More Convenient Dungeon Crawling Experience
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (November 6, 2023) - Spike Chunsoft, Inc. today released more details about the upcoming roguelike RPG Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island including new features, Live Display Mode, Rescue, and more. Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island for Nintendo Switch™ comes to North America and Europe on February 27, 2024.
New features make dungeon exploration more enjoyable
For a smoother and more enjoyable experience, this latest installment of Shiren the Wanderer provides a range of player-friendly features so players can fully immerse themselves in the game world. Track your own steps on a mini-map, assign up to four projectiles and magic Staves to a hotbar for easy access, and "Handy Dash" to move quickly and easily throughout the dungeon.
Enhanced Live Display Mode
The game's enhanced Live Display Mode neatly presents information, such as character stats and inventory, on a single screen—perfect for streaming gameplay. Players can see details like Runes on Weapons and Shields and the items stored in Pots. Choose from two screen options to best suit your needs: a standard view that displays all essential information, and a simplified view.
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Live Display Mode Simplified View |
Rescue and Other Online Elements
Should a player collapse in the middle of their dungeon adventure, they can call on other players for a Rescue to get them back on track. If successful, Rescued players can pick up right where they left off without losing any progress. Rescue can also be used while exploring dungeons in the story. Additional online features including details on "Parallel Play" will be announced at a later date.
Pre-Order the Physical Version Today
As a first-run bonus, a 2.75” x 3” sticker featuring the protagonist Shiren and the game's traditional Japanese art style will be included with the game.
*Image for illustration purposes only. Design and details are subject to change without notice. While supplies last.
For details on where to pre-order Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island visit: https://www.spike-chunsoft.co.jp/shiren6/en/
Physical version published in European regions by Reef Entertainment.
About Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island
After receiving a vision of a mysterious girl held captive by a terrible monster, Shiren and Koppa make their way to Serpentcoil Island—a distant isle rumored to be the lost stronghold of treasure-hoarding pirates.
To brave the many dangers that await them, Shiren and Koppa must traverse complex dungeons filled with hostile monsters, hidden traps, and useful items. All the gear and experience Shiren accumulates will be lost if he collapses during exploration, so beware of rushing in unprepared! Rescue the mysterious girl and uncover the mystery that clouds Serpentcoil Island.
The forthcoming release for Nintendo Switch marks the series' latest mainline entry to come to the West since Shiren the Wanderer: The Tower of Fortune and the Dice of Fate was released on PlayStation®Vita in 2016 and then on Nintendo Switch in 2020. While preserving the traditional gameplay, this installment introduces new elements and 3D graphics to create a fresh and exciting adventure.
About the Shiren the Wanderer Series
Shiren the Wanderer series of roguelike RPG games began with the 1995 release of Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer for the Super Famicom in Japan. Players venture into a "Mystery Dungeon" that changes each time they enter. To succeed, they need to rely on their wits, experience, and creative thinking to overcome monsters, avoid perilous traps, and conquer the dungeon. Players who run out of energy during their journey will lose all of their possessions including items, money, and gear, and must start again at level one. Players will experience a thrilling and tense adventure with unexpected events and risks that cannot be redone.
Game Specifications
Title Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island
Release Date February 27, 2024
Platform Nintendo Switch™
MSRP $59.99
Players 1
Genre Roguelike RPG
Language English
Website https://www.spike-chunsoft.co.jp/shiren6/en/
ESRB Everyone 10+
Developer Spike Chunsoft, Co., Ltd.
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Article by: Susan N.