Thursday’s Nintendo Direct was full of big reveals and announcements, including new looks atMetroid Dread,Splatoon 3, andBayonetta 3, as well as the reveal ofKirby and the Forgotten Land. One game announcement, in particular, stood out to retro gaming fans. The classic Super Nintendo gameActRaiser, developed by long-defunct studio Quintet, had a modernized remake and expansion announced. Further, the newActRaiserwas confirmed to be launching alongside the announcement.
IntroducingActRaiser Renaissance, a fully updated and expanded version of the original Super Nintendo game from Sonic Powered and Square Enix.ActRaiser Renaissancefully updates the original game’s visuals with a hand-drawn style. There’s also entirely new content, including an entirely new realm to explore, build upon, and battle through.ActRaiser’s original composer and industry legend,Yuzo Koshiro, is also back and has not only re-arranged the full soundtrack but has also added 15 new music tracks.
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ActRaiserholds a special place in many Super Nintendo players' hearts. The game mixes2D action-platformergameplay with a completely unique city-building/god game experience that’s never been revisited in the years since – even byActRaiser 2. Beyond this combination of gameplay elements,ActRaisertells an epic story of a people living in dark times filled with monsters and terror. The player’s role isn’t just to destroy these threats and The Evil One behind them, but to help the people rebuild their homes and thrive.
ActRaiser Renaissanceallows fans of the original game to not only revisit that original game, updated with modernized visuals for current platforms, but to experience even more of it than previously available. The originalActRaiserfeatured just six different realms, each with its own unique challenges to overcome.ActRaiser Renaissanceadds a seventh area named Alcaleone for players to adventure through. It’swhatActRaiserplayers in the early 90s always wanted– more of the game to play.
A variety of smaller changes have also been made toActRaiser Renaissance. Players can build new structures, add new types of homes, and use more powerful miracles to help with the inevitable monster sieges. Speaking of sieges, an all-new Settlement Siegereal-time strategy/tower defense battle system has been added toActRaiser Renaissance. There are also new 2D action-platformer stages, as well as a new boss to fight.
As mentioned, perhaps the most exciting news regardingActRaiser Renaissanceis that it’s available for fans to purchase now. The game retails for $29.99 and is available not just for the Nintendo Switch, but also for all other major gaming platforms. Who knows; maybe ifActRaiser Renaissanceis successful, a proper sequel could be made.
ActRaiser Renaissanceis out now on PC, PS4, Switch, Xbox One, and mobile devices.
