Overview
- Number of Players
- 1 (Single Player)
- Genre
- Release Date
Switch eShop
- 5th Sep 2024, $24.99
- 5th Sep 2024, £22.49
- Official Site
- nintendo.com
Reviews
Review Gimmick! 2 (Switch): A Fluid, Feel-Good Platformer That Lives Up To Its Name
A classic, continued
It’s fair to say that Gimmick! 2 was a sequel not on many people’s bingo cards before its surprise announcement in June 2024. Its 1992 predecessor, a retro gem and Sunsoft’s take on a mascot platformer, enjoys a cult reputation as one of the rarest games for the Famicom/NES owing to its limited release in Japan and, oddly...
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Gimmick! 2 News
Nintendo Download 5th September (North America)
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News Surprise Sequel 'Gimmick! 2' Bounces Towards Release Next Month
Gimmick-free
Gimmick! 2 was only announced in June, but Bitwave Games' surprise sequel to Sunsoft's 1992 platformer has already got a release date, and it's less than a month away. Gimmick! 2 will be bouncing onto Switch on 5th September 2024 — as if September wasn't already packed enough! Yumetaro returns and continues to carry on the spirit of...
News Gimmick! 2's First Gameplay Trailer Is Packed With Platforming Puzzles And Toe-Tapping Tunes
Smile and (Bit)wave, boys
Publisher Clear River Games and developer Bitwave Games have revealed the first gameplay trailer for Gimmick! 2, the long-awaited (and somewhat surprise) sequel to Sunsoft's 8-bit platformer. Originally revealed with a teaser trailer at this year's Limited Run Games showcase, this is our first look at what the Gimmick! 2...
Round Up Limited Run Games Showcase 2024 - Every Switch Announcement & Physical
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You thought the Nintendo Direct was the last big showcase of June? Oh no. Physical game specialists Limited Run Games held its annual summer showcase earlier today with LRG3 2024 — cheekily named after E3 (RIP). And with a nostalgic opening, it really set the tone for the whole show. The 30-minute...
About The Game
A classic challenge modernized
In Gimmick! 2, you once again meet the green little yokai Yumetaro. Decades after his first adventure he now sets out on a new quest in a world packed with interesting challenges, dangerous enemies, and hidden treasures.
The game can be played in either an friendlier assisted mode, or if you’re up for a challenge play in the true-to-the-original “Gimmick!” mode!
Star physics
As a yokai, Yumetaro has the ability to summon and throw a powerful star 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.
You can discover treasure, find shortcuts or set speed records by mastering the star's bouncing physics. Experiment with it to unlock its full potential.
This is a game with true star power!
A Legendary Soundtrack
The composer David Wise hardly needs any introduction. In his work on the Gimmick! 2 soundtrack, he has both written completely new melodies and remade old classics. The soundtrack was creatively directed by Pelle Cahndlerby and recorded live in Sweden together with Joel Bille.
Blast from the past
The original Gimmick! game was released for the Famicom™ in 1992. It was localized and released in the West - but only in Scandinavia. This, combined with the fact that the game's physics and gameplay mechanics were far ahead of its time, made the game both fabled and beloved. With Gimmick! 2, however, there is no longer any doubt: this is a game that the whole world should have the chance to experience.
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