The legendary "deadly game" is back with a new look! Switch "The Return of Makai Mura" will be released on February 25, 2021!

It was announced that "The Return of Makai Mura" for Nintendo Switch will begin distribution on February 25, 2021 (Thursday).

The "Makai-mura" series began in 1985 with "Makai-mura," the first title in the series. Since then, various titles, including sequels, have been released while repeating the evolution of the series. While it is a side-scrolling action game that can be enjoyed by simply moving in four directions (up, down, left, right, and right) and jumping and attacking, it has gained popularity for its exquisite level of difficulty, which is "hard but not easy to quit," and still has the support of many users today.

The latest title in the series, "The Return of Makai Mura," will be released on Nintendo Switch on February 25, 2021 (Thursday). The game is based on the motifs of "Makai-mura" and "Daimakai-mura" and takes on a completely new look. The game offers a challenging and rewarding experience that will not disappoint, as well as unique visuals that look like a moving picture scroll, and a one-of-a-kind experience that can only be experienced here.

Makai-mura
In 1985, the first "Makai-mura" appeared. In order to rescue a princess who was taken away to the Demon Realm, players control "Arthur," who goes into the Demon Realm on his own to challenge the demons that are closing in on him. The game's difficulty level was so high that, at the time of its release, clearing the game was a status symbol for players. It is truly a work that deserves to be called the original "game of death.

Daimakaikai-mura
This is the second title in the "Makai-mura" series that appeared in 1988. Three years after defeating the Demon King, Arthur's battle begins again for the Princess, whose life has been taken by a revived demon hand. The graphics, action, and other aspects of the game have been greatly enhanced, and the game's more polished gameplay has made it even more popular.

The "motifs and experience" remain the same, but everything has been completely redesigned!

As in "Makai-mura" and "Daimakai-mura," the game's motif, players can enjoy the same simple action controls, but with attractive stages and unique enemies that await them in a completely new visual and experience based on the latest technology and ideas. The "legendary action game" is back in a new form, simple yet profound and above all, challenging!

The "forest" is reinterpreted as a play on terrain. What excitement awaits you on the branches of the magical world that moves and grows?

The combat with memorable enemy characters is more diverse and exciting, combining good old-fashioned know-how with the latest technology!

A challenging play experience inherited from the original "Makai Mura"!

A characteristic of this series that has been inherited from the original "Makai Mura" is the challenging, high difficulty experience that is not a simple task. This tradition has been carried over to this title as well.
The sense of accomplishment that comes from finding one's own strategy and progressing little by little, after falling down again and again, is a gem of an experience that can only be found in this title.

In this title, players will be greeted with three different difficulty levels, centered around "The Lone Knight," plus an alpha experience. Those who wish to play the series' traditional tinglingly high difficulty level should try "Legendary Knight.

Character & Story Introduction

Arthur:
A descendant of a family that has served a certain kingdom as a knight for generations. He is a brave knight who values the spirit of chivalry. He struggles to rescue the Princess, who was taken away by a messenger from the demon world that suddenly appeared.

Princess:
A princess of a certain kingdom. She secretly loves Arthur, a knight of the kingdom. Suddenly, she is taken away by a messenger from the demon world.

This is a story from once upon a time...

A Certain Afternoon in a Kingdom
A knight, Arthur, and his friends were having a chat for a moment.
Arthur, a knight, and the princess who secretly adores him

who secretly adores him!　At that moment
Suddenly, the royal palace was on fire
A black cloud covered the palace, the city
and even the sacred tree "Orby's Tree".
In the midst of this cataclysm
The Great Demon King sent his demonic hand
The Princess is taken away to the "Demon World".

Arthur sets out to save the Princess.
Arthur runs toward the "Demon World" to save the Princess.

Can Arthur, the knight, rescue the princess who has been taken away to the "demon world"?

In order to save the Princess, let's go through the "Demon World", which has many different characteristics.

In "Makai", a unique and brand-new stage based on the motifs of "Makai-mura" and "Daimakai-mura" awaits Arthur.
In this title, "Makai" is divided into "zones," and players must conquer the stages in each zone in order to cross the zones. If there is more than one stage in a zone, you can advance to the next zone by conquering one of the stages. Here is an introduction to the stages in Zone 1.

Stage "Graveyard
This stage consists of the "Zombie Graveyard," where zombies spring from the ground and walls, and the "Woody Pig Forest," where branches expand and contract as if the forest itself were alive.

Stage "Execution Ground
This stage consists of the "Grim Reaper's Execution Ground," where a scythe-wielding Grim Reaper attacks at a rapid pace, and the "Great Falls of the Monster Roots," where the Monster Roots, sensing Arthur's presence, relentlessly pursue him.

The exquisite difficulty level of the game, "difficult, but not quitting," is still present in this title. Many difficult enemies lie in wait for the player as he or she moves through the demon world. However, players can obtain a variety of powerful and reassuring weapons along the way. Use them to your advantage to conquer the "Demon Realm.
Arthur can use a total of eight types of weapons. Each weapon has its own characteristics, so it is important to have a good grasp of them. Here are some of them.

Yari: A weapon that fires in rapid succession and has a long range. This is the basic weapon.

Holy water: Flies in a parabolic pattern and burns for a while when it lands. It is a weapon that purifies the enemy with its holy power and defeats them.
Dagger: A weapon with a higher rate of fire than the yari, but with a smaller hit radius.

Hammer: A weapon with high attack power but a narrow attack range. When swung in the air, it blows away distant enemies with a shockwave.
Spikeball: A weapon that rolls around on the ground, crushing and knocking down enemies.

A variety of unique magic and skills

In addition to a variety of weapons, Arthur also learns magic and skills that he can use to attack enemies. Both of these skills are not just attacks, but also have a variety of effects. By using them according to the purpose, the strategy will become much easier.

◆Magic

Thunder Storm: Calls lightning, stores its power in its own body, and then shoots it in all directions at once. The attack becomes more powerful with each level. Some magic spells have higher levels and can be activated more powerfully. In addition, if certain conditions are met, multiple spells can be equipped, and the user can switch between them at will.

Firewall: Creates a wall of flame on either side of Arthur. It moves with Arthur and damages enemies it touches. The size of the firewall changes depending on the level of Arthur.
Block Rock: Arthur turns into a rock for a certain period of time. He rolls around and blows away enemies. Attack power and durability increase with level.

◆Skills
Skills, unlike magic, can be released and automatically activated without equipping. The effect of skills that have a level will automatically increase when a higher level is released.

Pants Power: The attack power of the first blow is tripled immediately after Arthur is put into pants.
Weapon Number Increase: Increases the number of weapons that Arthur can possess. The number of weapons in Arthur's possession can be replaced at will. The maximum number of weapons increases with the level of the weapon.

Revive the sacred tree "Orby's Tree" to obtain magic/skills!

The "Auby Tree" is essential for the release and growth of magic/skills. Finding and bringing back the "Obie Tree" hidden in each stage will allow you to release and grow your magic/skills.
Also, once a magic/skill is learned, it can be unlocked and other magic/skills can be released. Selecting the right magic for the right stage will help you to conquer the stage.

Obie's tree: Reviving the tree releases magic and skills.

Obie: Mysterious creature that is the source of the "Obie Tree. The number of Orbies required depends on the type of magic or skill.

Unique demons of the "Demon World" block Arthur's way...

One of the main attractions of "Makai-mura: The Return of Arthur" is its original visuals, which look like a moving picture scroll. All the old enemy characters from "Makai-mura" and "Daimakai-mura" have been completely redesigned, including new ones in this title.
The detailed and detailed design of the characters' movements, both frightening and comical, is also something to look out for.

Game Information
Makai Mura: The Return of the Magical Village
Compatibility: Nintendo Switch
Release date: February 25, 2021 (Thursday)
Price: 3,627 yen (excluding tax) (digital version only)
Genre: Side-scrolling action

CERO rating: B (recommended for ages 12 and up)
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