If you’re a fan of side-scrolling platformers, you’ll be delighted to know that Rive and Owlboy will soon make their way to new platforms.
You can learn more about the new destinations for both games after the break.
Switch gets RIVE: Ultimate Edition! [Press Release]
As promised, Two Tribes will release Rive for the Nintendo Switch in a souped-up version known as Rive: Ultimate Edition. In addition to the Switch’s portability options, the Ultimate Edition will include a co-op mode, HD Rumble support, and improved performance:
Play with a friend in Copilot Mode
We’re including an exclusive way to play together, controlling the spider tank with two Joy-Cons. Making awesome use of the Switch’s built-in local multiplayer!HD Rumble effects let you truly feel the action
HD Rumble is a great Switch feature, and we’re making full use of it, with effects ranging from subtle bumps to extreme stereo shakes.More achievements: 48 and counting
We’ve created a full in-game implementation of RIVE’s achievements on Switch… Adding some extra ones for good measure.Loads faster, plays smoother, tweaked to perfection
We’ve gone back in to optimize our custom game engine and tweaked the entire campaign, resulting in rock solid performance and better game flow!
According to Two Tribes, Rive’s Ultimate Edition will launch on November 17, and it’ll be available exclusively on the Switch.
D-Pad Bonanza – November 1st – 2017 [YouTube]
D-Pad Studio has announced that Owlboy, their visually-impressive retro-styled platformer, will be released for the PS4, Switch, and Xbox One on February 13:
Today is the one year anniversary of Owlboy’s release. We wanted to do something a little special. So to Celebrate, we’ve prepared a ton of special announcements and surprises!
Owlboy will be releasing on Nintendo Switch, Playstation 4 and X-Box One on February 13th. The day before valentines!
There is a physical edition in the works as well, so keep an eye out for more news!
A new video to celebrate the game’s first anniversary has been embedded above.
