The New Denpa Men, a quirky creature-collecting RPG that first captured hearts on the Nintendo 3DS and later made its way to the Nintendo Switch, is gearing up for a return to mobile devices. Fans of this unique series can mark their calendars for March 10th, as the game is set to launch on both iOS and Android platforms, according to reports from Gematsu, a reliable source for Japanese game launches.
Originally, The New Denpa Men was known for its innovative use of augmented reality (AR) via the 3DS camera, a feature that is expected to make a comeback in this mobile version. This game lets players collect Denpa Men, whimsical creatures that supposedly dwell in radio waves, from the real world using their device's camera. Once collected, players can then engage these creatures in battles within various dungeons.
While The Denpa Men franchise might not have the same global recognition as Mario or Zelda, it has carved out a niche for itself on Nintendo's platforms over the years. Developer Genius Sonority isn't new to the mobile space either; they previously brought an earlier version of The New Denpa Men to mobile before its Switch rerelease.
The original mobile version of The New Denpa Men was exclusive to Japan, but the Switch version saw a global release, raising hopes that this upcoming mobile launch might also go worldwide. Given Nintendo's increased focus on mobile gaming, it wouldn't be surprising to see this happen.
In other Nintendo news, our list of the top 25 best Nintendo Switch RPGs continues to be updated. With the anticipated release of the Switch Two, it's an exciting time for fans of portable gaming. Could this mean more synergy between Nintendo's console and mobile offerings? Only time will tell.
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