Platforming Fans Jump for Joy as Gimmick! 2 Kick Starts The New Year In Style, Exploding Onto New Formats and Even a Collector's Edition!
Karlstad, Sweden – December 11, 2024 – Clear River Games, a video game publisher specialising in classic and retro games, announced today that the acclaimed platforming sequel, Gimmick! 2, will be bounding onto PlayStation® 4 and PS5, as well as Xbox Series consoles starting January 30, 2025! In addition, lovers of physical media can rejoice, as Gimmick! 2 launches on Nintendo® Switch™ Game Card the very same day!
A colourful, loveable slice of platforming joy, our green, keen hero won the hearts of platforming fans when Gimmick! 2 leaped onto Nintendo Switch and Steam earlier this year, thanks to its tight gameplay mechanics and challenging action, and now PlayStation and Xbox gamers finally get their chance to experience this ‘funtastic’ sequel for themselves!
Developed by Bitwave Games, Gimmick! 2 continues the adventures of the adorable Yokai Yumetaro, returning after a short break of three decades, on a mission to rescue Ayaka, the daughter of his beloved friend from the original game. Yumetaro has the ability to summon powerful stars that not only bounces, but also keeps the momentum of his movement. The star can be used to activate switches, defend against enemies and even be ridden to get to those hard-to-reach places while exploring the secrets of the world. Discover treasure, find shortcuts or set speed records by mastering the star's bouncing physics!
Featuring candy-soaked landscapes and an all-new spirited soundtrack by celebrated composer David Wise (Donkey Kong Country series, Battletoads, Diddy Kong Racing, Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts), Gimmick! 2 delivers an unmissable adventure for fans old and new alike.
Gamers looking to grab a slice of platforming perfection will be pleased to hear that they can super-size their portion of Gimmick! 2, with the incredible Collector’s Edition from Limited Run Games, in production for PS5 and Nintendo Switch.
An unmissable love-letter to the wonderful world of Gimmick!, the Collector's Edition is a must for all platforming fans! With pre-orders opening on December 17, 2024, the Collector’s Edition includes:
Collectors Edition Box
Base Game with Booklet for PS5 or Nintendo Switch
Yumetaro Statue
Ohagi Squishie
Artbook
Stickers
Soundtrack
Even PC gamers have reason to celebrate today, via a brand-new free demo of the game available today via Steam. Those wishing to try the game for themselves! are encouraged to click the following link– https://store.steampowered.com/app/2994880/Gimmick_2/
Pre-orders for physical versions of the game on PS5 and Nintendo Switch open on December 17, 2024 for both North America and EU gamers. Follow @clearrivergames on social media for more information.
North American gamers wishing to purchase the Gimmick! 2 Collector’s Edition, should click the following link from December 17: https://limitedrungames.com/collections/gimmick-2
PC Gamers can purchase Gimmick! 2 digitally via Steam. Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and PS5 gamers can purchase the game digitally. Nintendo Switch and PS5 gamers can purchase the game physically. Xbox gamers can purchase Gimmick! 2 via digital download.
Wishlist on PlayStation: https://store.playstation.com/en-se/concept/10011826
Wishlist on Xbox: https://www.microsoft.com/store/productid/9nfkg9ksg2hs
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About Clear River GamesClear River Games is a multi-platform publisher with a passion for classic retro games. Based in Karlstad, Sweden, the company was founded by Freemode, a part of the Embracer Group. Their vision is to bring the joy of experiencing vintage retro and revived classic game franchises to players around the globe. Clear River Games focuses on publishing high-quality classic game franchises, modern retro, pixel art, and indie games that inspire gamers, bring back great memories of the past, or help discover new great games, making them accessible both physically and digitally to players worldwide.
About Bitwave Games
Founded as Retroid Interactive in Gothenburg, Sweden, Bitwave Games is a developer and publisher of polished, high-quality, accessible, and fun video games mixing the best of the past, present, and future that anyone can enjoy. Bitwave joined Embracer Group’s Freemode operating group in August 2022.
About Embracer Freemode
Embracer Freemode (“Freemode”) is Embracer Group`s 11th Operating Group. Freemode is a global ecosystem of independently run companies led by passionate creators, entrepreneurs, and business leaders with decades of combined experience in gaming and entertainment. Freemode supports its businesses with strategic, operational, and financial support, helping its businesses accelerate growth with a long-term mindset.
Freemode is part of the Embracer Group AB family of companies, which is publicly listed on Nasdaq Stockholm under the ticker EMBRAC B. (EMBRAC B).