90s anime-inspired turn-based RPG Wander Stars will launch for Switch and PC via Steam on August 1, Publisher Fellow Traveller and developer Paper Castle announced.
Here is an overview of the game, via Fellow Traveller:
As budding martial artist Ringo and secretive rapscallion Wolfe, embark on a galaxy-spanning search for the pieces of the Wanderstar map. Across 10 episode-style chapters, inspired by Cowboy Bebop, Dragon Ball Z, and One Piece, follow the determined twosome as they collect pieces of the Wanderstar map, engaging in grand mysteries, shocks, surprises, and epic plot twists, just as you’d expect from an iconic anime television series.
Along the way, Ringo and Wolfe will use their fists, feet, and words, battling enemies with “Kiai,” a unique form of martial arts. This very special combat system sees the Wander Stars protagonists combine all kinds of words to unleash damage and creativity in equal measure. Strong! Heat! Smash! and Phantom! Guard! attacks are just some examples of what you can unleash with the game’s more than 200 unlockable words!
The customizable combat offers real potential for mass damage and smart strategy, with endless offensive and defensive moves. Word cooldowns, as well as enemy strengths and weaknesses all have to be considered. Additionally, using your words with honor (and not only as weapons) can unlock unique phrases that can lend you more power in future battles. It also makes you friends in the game, and really, what’s cooler than that?
Watch a new trailer below.