Summary
Fans of theDonkey Kong Countryseries will soon have a new adventure platformer to experience whenNikoderiko: The Magical Worldlaunches in October. The colorful title will be available onNintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S and looks to bring back the retro gaming vibes of the belovedDonkey Kongside-scrolling franchise.
Audiences have recently been treated toAstro Boton PlayStation 5, which has been heavily praised for its old-school 3D platforming gameplay and light-hearted storytelling. For fans seeking more titles with classic gaming vibes and lovable leading characters, this mysterious new adventure coming in October seeks to offer up another exciting experience.
VEA Games and Knights Peak have revealed that the upcoming action-adventure platformerNikoderiko: The Magical Worldwill be making its way to consoles on October 15, with future plans for release on PC.Nikoderikowill feature familiar gameplay to classic platformers likeCrash Bandicoot,Banjo-Kazooie, andDonkey Kong Country, with a mix of both 3D and 2D mechanics. Players will guide anthropomorphic protagonists Niko and Luna on a magical journey through a vibrant world of expansive areas with diverse gameplay themes such as minecart sections, chase sequences, and underwater exploration. In addition to the similar gameplay premise, British composer David Wise, who worked on the soundtrack for theoriginalDonkey Kong Countrytrilogy, arranged all the music forNikoderiko: The Magical World.
Nikoderiko: The Magical World Launch Trailer
For fans ofDonkey Kong Country,Nikoderiko: The Magical Worldlooks to act as an unofficial spiritual successor to the iconic ape adventure franchise. In the launch trailer forNikoderiko, fans get a detailed look at the gameplay, which shifts between 3D environments and 2D gameplay segments. Audiences can also spot some of the collectibles that will be available, such as the NIKO letters, which act as a callback to the KONG letters that can be gathered in theDonkey Kong Countryseries. Epic boss fights, rideable animal mounts, loveable battle allies, optional couch co-op and more lie in wait for adventurous players looking to jump into the world ofNikoderiko: The Magical Worldwhen it launches in October.
Recent years have seen a notable resurgence in popularity forretro-style platforming video games, perhaps suggesting that audiences appreciate a variety of options from both AAA and indie developers. WithAstro Botcontinuing to impress fans,Nikoderiko: The Magical Worldaims to find similar success among old-school gaming fans and new audiences alike.
Nintendo Switch
The Nintendo Switch is a hybrid console launched in 2017, capable of being played in handheld mode or docked to a television. The Switch Lite, a handheld-only model, followed in 2019, with an OLED refresh coming in 2021.
