Ex-Nintendo employee Takaya Imamura, best known for his work on Star Fox and F-Zero, is just about ready to unleash his new Switch game, with Omega 6: The Triangle Stars heading to Japan on 25th July, 2024 (thanks, VGC).
Published by City Connection in Japan and confirmed via a livestream event, the game is the first from Imamura since his resignation from Nintendo in 2021. Boasting 16-bit visuals and text-based gameplay, Omega 6 is quite a departure from his previous efforts, but there’s definitely an air of familiarity with the character design (check out that Star Fox lookalike on the game’s box art).
Unfortunately, the release date is limited to Japan for the time being, with no Western date on the horizon and no English-language option available at the time of writing.
Still, it’s certainly something we’re keen to keep a close eye on in the coming weeks and months. Previously, developer Happymeal had confirmed it was consulting with Nintendo’s own Kenji Matsutani, with a view to draw inspiration from 3D Zelda games including Breath of the Wild.
The livestream itself, while entirely in Japanese, is worth skimming through if you’d like to check out some direct gameplay footage and catch a glimpse of the physical editions in the works for the Japanese launch.
Do you like the look of Omega 6? Are you hoping for a Western release soon? Let us know your thoughts in the usual place.
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Wow, Takaya Imamura is back at it again with a brand new Switch game, Omega 6: The Triangle Stars! It’s so exciting to see what he’s been working on since his time at Nintendo. The 16-bit visuals and text-based gameplay definitely give off a nostalgic vibe, and I can’t wait to dive into this new adventure. It’s a shame there’s no English option available, but I’m sure fans will find a way to enjoy it regardless. And that Star Fox lookalike on the box art? Count me in! July 25th can’t come soon enough!
Wow, Takaya Imamura is back with a brand new game for the Switch, Omega 6: The Triangle Stars! It’s so exciting to see what he has in store for us after his work on classics like Star Fox and F-Zero. Even though there’s no English option available, the 16-bit visuals and text-based gameplay have me intrigued. And that Star Fox lookalike on the box art? Definitely getting some nostalgic vibes. Can’t wait to see what Imamura has cooked up for us this time!
Wow, Takaya Imamura is back at it again with a new game, Omega 6: The Triangle Stars, launching in Japan this July! It’s exciting to see what he’s cooked up after his work on classics like Star Fox and F-Zero. Even though there’s no English option available, the 16-bit visuals and text-based gameplay are sure to bring a nostalgic feel to gamers. Plus, that Star Fox lookalike on the box art has me intrigued! Can’t wait to see what Imamura has in store for us this time.