Horgihugh and Friends coming to PC in late February

Mebius is planning to launch a side-scrolling shoot ’em up game called “Horgihugh and Friends” on Steam in late February, priced at 1,980 yen. For the initial two weeks after its release, it will be offered at a discounted price of 1,386 yen, which is 30% off. The game will offer both English and Japanese language options.

Initially debuted in Japan for the Nintendo Switch on June 3, 2021, Horgihugh and Friends (known as such in Japan) was later released worldwide on June 16, 2022.

Here is an overview of the game, via Switch version western publisher Aksys Games:

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Shoot down 16-bit bad guys in Horgihugh and Friends!

After a harsh war concluded, nations opted to decommission their weapons. However, when the Gozareans invaded, two retired aviators discovered that their reliable old fighter jets were the only tools to counteract the aliens’ advanced technology that neutralized weapons. Flying into battle, Hugh and Figaro became the last beacon of hope for the world.

Feature points:

  • A horizontal side-scrolling shooter featuring vibrant retro graphics and an adorable cast of animal characters.
  • Six challenging stages, 13 intense boss battles, two difficulty levels, and a unique power-up system to explore.
  • Take control of two pilots at the same time, since you’ll need all the help you can get.
  • Featuring artwork by Kou (Mega Man 2X, Shantae) and music by Motoaki Furukawa (Gradius II, Metal Gear, Policenauts).

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2025-02-14 06:16