Game News 40 years later, this video game pays homage to a true Nintendo legend with its own futuristic and totally crazy version
Publié le 28/02/2024 à 09:31
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If you loved Punch-Out back in the day, or want to experience this retro boxing game style, Thunder Ray is for you!
Thunder Ray, released on consoles several months ago, joined the mobile platforms via the Crunchyroll gaming service.
Thunder Ray, the spiritual son of Super Punch-Out
Thunder Ray, un retro arcade boxing game resembling Punch-Outreleased in September on consoles, is now coming to iOS and Android via the Crunchyroll Game Vault service. Developed by Purple Tree Studio, this title offers a experience mixing adrenaline and nostalgia. Thunder Ray is one of the latest new releases to join the Crunchyroll Game Vault catalog. For fans of this service, this is an opportunity to discover the spiritual son of the cult Super Punch-Out of the SNES era, without advertising or in-app purchases. You can also acquire it free-to-play on iOS and Android, but it will include in-app purchases. On consoles, the title is still available, paying for acquisition since it is not linked to the Crunchyroll Game Vault subscription.
Box against aliens and cyborgs
In Thunder Ray, players take on the role of the eponymous boxer, a space fighter determined to become the ultimate champion of the galaxy. Inspired by classic Punch-Out gameplay, the game features epic clashes against a gallery of colorful and eccentric adversaries, ranging from aliens to cyborgs. You will need to launch devastating blows while dodging enemy attacks. Thunder Ray promises a dynamic and colorful experience. With some carefully crafted 2D animationsThunder Ray pays homage to retro arcade games without lacking modernity.
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Crunchyroll Game Vault, enough to compete with Netflix?
As a reminder, Crunchyroll Game Vault is a service offered by Crunchyroll, known primarily for its anime streaming platform. Launched in November 2023, it gives access to a selection of video games on mobile, without advertising or in-app purchases. So you can play games like the recently added Thunder Ray and Hime's Quest, as well as other retro and modern titles. To access Crunchyroll Game Vault, users must be subscribers to the Crunchyroll Mega or Ultimate offer. It's a major difference with Netflix Gaming for example, which offers games to all Netflix subscribers whatever their offer. Crunchyroll Game Vault also stands out for its focus on games related to the world of anime.
Thunder Ray est disponible sur PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, iOS et Android.
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