A ton of games launched on the Switch eShop yesterday, but one new title you might not be aware of is Xaladia: Rise of the Space Pirates X2. Though it was previously announced for the console, it turns out you can buy it right now.
Xaladia: Rise of the Space Pirates X2 is the first self-published release from Acquire – the company behind Tenchu, Way of the Samurai, Akiba’s Trip, and Octopath Traveler. We shared the news originally, but here’s some information about the game:
Xaladia: Rise of the Space Pirates X2 is a twin-stick, single-player shooter game featuring non-scrolling, single-screen battle, varied turret construction, covered defense and 3D graphics. Players must take on the role of a planetary reconnaissance soldier in a terraformed planet society during a violent and destructive alien space-pirate raid. In short, the soldier who does not cover the screen with a barrage of missiles, lasers, barriers and bots will be destroyed by the enemy! Xaldia’s scalable, customizable weapons system sets it apart from other twin-stick shooters.
Also worth noting is that Xaladia: Rise of the Space Pirates X2 is launching with two pieces of DLC – the Playable Character Pack and Gun Weapon Pack. Here’s the rundown on both:
- Playable Character Pack ($4.99) Experience more variety in combat with unique abilities and attacks of Thief Panther and Black Samurai. Thief Panther boasts quick movements and high evasion abilities that allow him to dodge enemy attacks and make his own attacks with great precision. The Black Samurai possesses powerful attacks that can knock down enemies. Her overwhelming firepower allows her to repel aliens, setting her apart from other soldiers.
- Gun Weapon Pack ($4.99): Eliminate the enemy with an arsenal of five, additional, high-power guns!
- Fireworks Gun: Releases firework bullets that explode in mid-air.
- Homing Gun: Automatically detects, tracks enemies.
- Drill Gun: Discharges a high-speed drill that penetrates enemies.
- Fruit Gun: Launches explosive fruits.
- DMR: High-power, highly accurate single-shot rifle.
Watch a new Xaladia: Rise of the Space Pirates X2 launch trailer below.
Launch Trailer
