
KAMIKO for Nintendo Switch really shows that you can still create beautiful games in pixel art that do not look dated at all. Still, to this day, he has always likeed pixel art and really appreciates it today when games with nearly photo-realistic graphics are available. Yes, he played the NES and SNES at his friends’ houses but never really experienced those games like other people. Visual presentation: Pixel art never gets oldĭeian didn’t exactly grow up with 8 and 16-bit style games because he started gaming with the Nintendo 64. If you, like me, adore the soundtrack, I have some good news: You can purchase the soundtrack with all twelve tracks for ¥2,160 here (website is in Japanese). Between the level and the boss fight, there is a part with no background music at all your character gets some upgrades and it really is a scenario that is best described as the calm before the storm. Every level has two tracks: A catchy song for the entire level and a dramatic track for the boss fight. The genius behind the twelve tracks is Misoka from PANSOUND who also created the Witch & Hero II soundtrack. If you’ve played games on systems like the NES and SNES, you pretty much know what to expect from KAMIKO for Nintendo Switch. The music was one of the reasons we couldn’t wait for KAMIKO to be released in Europe. If you memorise them, you know where to go and what to do. It is crucial to play the game three times because every character has advantages and disadvantages. Hinome: The fire maiden throws a shield like a boomerang.Uzume: The earth maiden has a bow that strikes from a distance.Yamato: The water maiden uses a sword which has a long reach.You are given the choice to select one of three Divine Maidens to go on an adventure and take on the supreme boss. One thing is clear: This is not a story-driven game. The game has been announced meanwhile for a release in Europe and North America and is even listed on the official website of Nintendo of America. If you read this article now, you don’t have to jump through any hoops to get KAMIKO on your Nintendo Switch. Getting a Japanese eShop card is not that hard if you know your way around Amazon or buy them from some online shop. Thankfully, Nintendo decided to make the Switch region free. The only problem was: KAMIKO for Nintendo Switch was only available on the Japanese eShop.

We knew at that time that we had to have this game.

When we first read about KAMIKO, we were immediately delighted by its art-style then, Deian played a trailer and the music gave us goosebumps. KAMIKO for Nintendo Switch is the first time we review an imported game and, thanks to the Nintendo Switch being region free, it was not only easy but totally worth it.
