Hello Kitty and Friends: Happiness Parade coming to Switch on April 13 [Update]
Currently available for iOS and Android.
Publisher Rogue Games and developer Dabadu Games will release rhythm game Hello Kitty and Friends: Happiness Parade for Switch via Nintendo eShop on April 13 for $19.99, the companies announced. It will be available at a 15 percent-off discount price for the first week of launch.
Hello Kitty and Friends: Happiness Parade first launched for iOS via App Store and Android via Google Play, exclusively for Netflix subscribers, on November 29, 2022.
Here is an overview of the game, via Rogue Games:
About
Get ready for a fun and unexpected journey through the world of Sanrio in a music rhythm game like nothing you’ve experienced before!
Join Hello Kitty and two friends on a delightful music tour as they spread happiness to everyone. Along the way they’ll discover new friends to join their musical parades. However, jealous of Hello Kitty’s growing fanbase, Kuromi will stop at nothing to end the music, dispatching goons and laying traps to stop the momentum.
It’s up to you to dance, dance, dance to the beat, avoid traps, use each character’s unique abilities, collect coins and upgrades, complete challenges, and bring joy to the world around you! With a robust soundtrack filled with over 40 amazing pop hits, you’ll be dancing to the music long after you put the controllers down.
Key Features
- 23 different levels to dance through with five different endings.
- Over 40 pop hits with 20 brand-new Nintendo Switch tracks.
- Play with 11 iconic Hello Kitty characters.
- Earn happiness points and collect character cards to level up and upgrade unique abilities.
- Complete challenges for extra rewards.
- Customize outfits with hats, sunglasses, and more!
Watch a set of teaser trailers below. View a set of screenshots at the gallery.
Dance Teaser Trailer
Sanrio Teaser Trailer
Update 04/12/23: Rogue Gmes and Dabadu Games have delayed the Switch release to an unannounced date in order to provide a better gameplay experience. Further details were not announced.