Transform into a Monster with "Peach Bun" in Spike Chunsoft, Inc.'s Roguelike RPG Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (February 12, 2024) - Spike Chunsoft, Inc. today released new item details, and more monsters that are making their appearance in the upcoming Roguelike RPG for Nintendo Switch Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island.
Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island physical and digital versions for Nintendo Switch come to North America and Europe on February 27, 2024.
Use a Peach Bun to Transform into a Monster
This latest game in the series introduces the Peach Bun, capable of transforming Shiren into a monster. As you progress through the game, you can obtain a Peach Club or Peach Staff. Defeating monsters with these items may grant you a Peach Bun bearing the name of the defeated monster. Eating Peach Buns will turn you into the corresponding monster and enable you to use its special ability. Transform into aquatic or flying monsters to traverse otherwise impassable areas. You can find the Peach Club and Peach Staff within dungeons under certain conditions, adding an intriguing aspect to the story revolving around these mysterious tools.
Monsters
Hoppin' Batter Family
Has a chance of hitting thrown items, Stave magic bullets, and cannonballs back at the attacker. If this fails, the projectile lands nearby. The likelihood of successfully deflecting increases at higher levels, for instance, with Hoppin' Hitter or Hoppin' Slugger.
Hen Family
Master Hen and Great Hen, among others, are monsters boasting well-trained bodies. They excel in hand-to-hand combat, and as they reach higher levels, they approach rapidly with double-speed actions, so be cautious. When their remaining HP becomes low, they transform into Hens.
A Hen runs around like it lost its head. If hit by fire or an explosion, it turns into Yakitori; a delicious item with a similar effect as Onigiri.
The Ninja Lurking on Serpentcoil Island
The ninja on Serpentcoil Island specialize in five types of ninjutsu: Fire, Water, Tree, Metal, and Earth. They all have the ability to skillfully dodge attacks with nimble speed, and each ninja employs ninjutsu with unique characteristics.
Fire Ninja
Burns items on the ground. They can turn Onigiri into highly effective Grilled Onigiri.
Water Ninja
Hides underwater. It can shoot water at you, making some of your items wet and rendering them useless.
Tree Ninja
Throws a log at the target. When taking damage, it may use a ninja trick to escape.
Metal Ninja
Throws Gitan. Always drops Gitan when defeated, but the amount dropped decreases according to the amount it threw.
Earth Ninja
Hides in earthen walls, then attacks. Pelts the target with sand, dealing damage and sometimes inflicting Blind status.
Pre-Order the Digital and Physical Versions Today
Digital Version
Digital Pre-orders accepted through February 26, 2024. Check the Nintendo eShop in your region for details.
Nintendo eShop: https://www.Nintendo.com/us/store/products/shiren-the-wanderer-the-mystery-dungeon-of-serpentcoil-island-switch/
Physical Version
As a first-run bonus, a 2.75” x 3” sticker featuring the protagonist Shiren and the game's traditional Japanese art style will be included with the game.
For details on where to pre-order Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island visit: https://www.spike-chunsoft.co.jp/shiren6/en/
Physical version published in European regions by Reef Entertainment.
About Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island
After receiving a vision of a mysterious girl held captive by a terrible monster, Shiren and Koppa make their way to Serpentcoil Island—a distant isle rumored to be the lost stronghold of treasure-hoarding pirates.
To brave the many dangers that await them, Shiren and Koppa must traverse complex dungeons filled with hostile monsters, hidden traps, and useful items. All the gear and experience Shiren accumulates will be lost if he collapses during exploration, so beware of rushing in unprepared! Rescue the mysterious girl and uncover the mystery that clouds Serpentcoil Island.
The forthcoming release for Nintendo Switch marks the series' latest mainline entry to come to the West since Shiren the Wanderer: The Tower of Fortune and the Dice of Fate was released on PlayStation®Vita in 2016 and then on Nintendo Switch in 2020. While preserving the traditional gameplay, this installment introduces new elements and 3D graphics to create a fresh and exciting adventure.
About the Shiren the Wanderer Series
Shiren the Wanderer series of roguelike RPG games began with the 1995 release of Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer for the Super Famicom in Japan. Players venture into a "Mystery Dungeon" that changes each time they enter. To succeed, they need to rely on their wits, experience, and creative thinking to overcome monsters, avoid perilous traps, and conquer the dungeon. Players who run out of energy during their journey will lose all of their possessions including items, money, and gear, and must start again at level one. Players will experience a thrilling and tense adventure with unexpected events and risks that cannot be redone.
Game Specifications
Title Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island
Release Date February 27, 2024
Platform Nintendo Switch™
MSRP $59.99
Players 1
Genre Roguelike RPG
Language English
Website https://www.spike-chunsoft.co.jp/shiren6/en/
ESRB Everyone 10+
Developer Spike Chunsoft, Co., Ltd.
Copyright ©Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Licensed to and Published by Spike Chunsoft, Inc.
Nintendo Switch is a trademark of Nintendo. All trademarks, service marks, product names and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Information provided is accurate as of the date of announcement and is subject to change without notice.
Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island physical and digital versions for Nintendo Switch come to North America and Europe on February 27, 2024.
Use a Peach Bun to Transform into a Monster
This latest game in the series introduces the Peach Bun, capable of transforming Shiren into a monster. As you progress through the game, you can obtain a Peach Club or Peach Staff. Defeating monsters with these items may grant you a Peach Bun bearing the name of the defeated monster. Eating Peach Buns will turn you into the corresponding monster and enable you to use its special ability. Transform into aquatic or flying monsters to traverse otherwise impassable areas. You can find the Peach Club and Peach Staff within dungeons under certain conditions, adding an intriguing aspect to the story revolving around these mysterious tools.
Monsters
Hoppin' Batter Family
Has a chance of hitting thrown items, Stave magic bullets, and cannonballs back at the attacker. If this fails, the projectile lands nearby. The likelihood of successfully deflecting increases at higher levels, for instance, with Hoppin' Hitter or Hoppin' Slugger.
Hen Family
Master Hen and Great Hen, among others, are monsters boasting well-trained bodies. They excel in hand-to-hand combat, and as they reach higher levels, they approach rapidly with double-speed actions, so be cautious. When their remaining HP becomes low, they transform into Hens.
A Hen runs around like it lost its head. If hit by fire or an explosion, it turns into Yakitori; a delicious item with a similar effect as Onigiri.
The Ninja Lurking on Serpentcoil Island
The ninja on Serpentcoil Island specialize in five types of ninjutsu: Fire, Water, Tree, Metal, and Earth. They all have the ability to skillfully dodge attacks with nimble speed, and each ninja employs ninjutsu with unique characteristics.
Fire Ninja
Burns items on the ground. They can turn Onigiri into highly effective Grilled Onigiri.
Water Ninja
Hides underwater. It can shoot water at you, making some of your items wet and rendering them useless.
Tree Ninja
Throws a log at the target. When taking damage, it may use a ninja trick to escape.
Metal Ninja
Throws Gitan. Always drops Gitan when defeated, but the amount dropped decreases according to the amount it threw.
Earth Ninja
Hides in earthen walls, then attacks. Pelts the target with sand, dealing damage and sometimes inflicting Blind status.
Pre-Order the Digital and Physical Versions Today
Digital Version
Digital Pre-orders accepted through February 26, 2024. Check the Nintendo eShop in your region for details.
Nintendo eShop: https://www.Nintendo.com/us/store/products/shiren-the-wanderer-the-mystery-dungeon-of-serpentcoil-island-switch/
Physical Version
As a first-run bonus, a 2.75” x 3” sticker featuring the protagonist Shiren and the game's traditional Japanese art style will be included with the game.
For details on where to pre-order Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island visit: https://www.spike-chunsoft.co.jp/shiren6/en/
Physical version published in European regions by Reef Entertainment.
About Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island
After receiving a vision of a mysterious girl held captive by a terrible monster, Shiren and Koppa make their way to Serpentcoil Island—a distant isle rumored to be the lost stronghold of treasure-hoarding pirates.
To brave the many dangers that await them, Shiren and Koppa must traverse complex dungeons filled with hostile monsters, hidden traps, and useful items. All the gear and experience Shiren accumulates will be lost if he collapses during exploration, so beware of rushing in unprepared! Rescue the mysterious girl and uncover the mystery that clouds Serpentcoil Island.
The forthcoming release for Nintendo Switch marks the series' latest mainline entry to come to the West since Shiren the Wanderer: The Tower of Fortune and the Dice of Fate was released on PlayStation®Vita in 2016 and then on Nintendo Switch in 2020. While preserving the traditional gameplay, this installment introduces new elements and 3D graphics to create a fresh and exciting adventure.
About the Shiren the Wanderer Series
Shiren the Wanderer series of roguelike RPG games began with the 1995 release of Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer for the Super Famicom in Japan. Players venture into a "Mystery Dungeon" that changes each time they enter. To succeed, they need to rely on their wits, experience, and creative thinking to overcome monsters, avoid perilous traps, and conquer the dungeon. Players who run out of energy during their journey will lose all of their possessions including items, money, and gear, and must start again at level one. Players will experience a thrilling and tense adventure with unexpected events and risks that cannot be redone.
Game Specifications
Title Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island
Release Date February 27, 2024
Platform Nintendo Switch™
MSRP $59.99
Players 1
Genre Roguelike RPG
Language English
Website https://www.spike-chunsoft.co.jp/shiren6/en/
ESRB Everyone 10+
Developer Spike Chunsoft, Co., Ltd.
Copyright ©Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Licensed to and Published by Spike Chunsoft, Inc.
Nintendo Switch is a trademark of Nintendo. All trademarks, service marks, product names and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Information provided is accurate as of the date of announcement and is subject to change without notice.
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