Sol Cresta | Nintendo Switch
Limited Run Games announced that Sol Cresta, Shmup developed by acclaimed studio Platnum Games will have a physical release on Nintendo Switch and PS4, two editions will be produced, Standard ($49.99) and Collector's Edition ($129.99), both are expected to arrive at some point 2022, pre-orders begin tomorrow with no purchase limit and close March 20th at 11:59 PM Eastern Time.
Sol Cresta is the seventh game in the Terra Cresta series following Terra Cresta 3D originally released exclusively in Japan for Sega Saturn. It's the first game in the series not to be developed by Japanese studio Nichibutsu. The title was released as the first under the "Neo-Classic Arcade" brand by PlatinumGames, a brand that seeks to modernize classic arcade games.
Sol Cresta will released for Nintendo Switch initially as an eShop download on February 22, 2022.
About the game
Free the solar system from the clutches of evil!
Humanity faced a crushing defeat at the hands of Mandler during his solar system invasion. Losing the moon and being driven from Earth, they were forced to retreat all the way to Laomedeia, the 12th moon of Neptune.
With the last of their hope, they formed the solar recovery squad SOL CRESTA, and placed the fate of the solar system with the Yamato, a cutting-edge docking battleship.
Sol Cresta takes the docking and formation strategies of classic shooting games Moon Cresta and Terra Cresta and elevates them with the “free-form docking” system.
The flagship Yamato, composed of the ships Amaterasu, Tsukuyomi, and Susano can utilize various attacks depending on how the three ships are aligned. Docking, splitting, and reforming the ships as needed is the key to defeating the invading armies of Mandler.
Features
FREE-FORM DOCKING
The Yamato is composed of 3 ships. You’ll scramble with one ship at first but pick up the right item and more ships will appear for a powerup! Dock and split to change your attack properties and use different formations to access an amazing arsenal.
CLASSIC '80S-STYLE EXCITEMENT
Sol Cresta’s music is provided by legendary chiptune composer Yuzo Koshiro. The game pays homage to the sound and visuals of the earlier Cresta series, bringing back arcade fever while taking it beyond mere nostalgia. There’s even a time limit, high score Caravan Mode, and online leaderboards.
PLATINUMGAMES’ NEW CHALLENGE
What would happen if PlatinumGames, developers of satisfying and jam-packed action games like Bayonetta, tried their hand at shooting? Sol Cresta is the answer. The visuals are classic, but the originality and depth of the systems and gameplay provide a fresh and deep shooting experience that grows each time you play.
Collector's Edition includes
- Physical Copy of Sol Cresta for Switch
- Yuzo Koshiro 2-Disc Soundtrack
- Sol Cresta Art Cards
- Sol Cresta Enamel Pin
- 2 Sol Medals
- Sol Cresta Metal Replica Ship
- Acrylic Standees
- 5.5in Tall Mini Arcade Cabinet Replica with Video Screen - Plays Video Only