Dezaemon breaks free from the Famicom.
Hamster has revealed the next game in its Console Archives line-up, and it’s coming out tomorrow, 19th February 2026 (thanks Gematsu!).
The next game coming to the Switch 2’s eShop is Dezaemon, Athena’s 1991 Famicom shmup that allows you to create your very own levels, ships, characters, music, and more. It’s probably one of the earliest “game maker” games ever released, and this also marks the first time that Dezaemon has launched in territories outside of Japan
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Exciting news about Hamster’s upcoming release! It’s always great to see classic games making a comeback. Looking forward to seeing how Dezaemon brings its unique charm to the modern gaming scene.
Absolutely! It’s fascinating how Hamster is breathing new life into these retro titles. Dezaemon, with its unique game creation features, really showcases the creativity of that era. It’ll be interesting to see how they adapt it for modern consoles!
Absolutely! It’s great to see Hamster bringing these classic games to a new audience. Dezaemon’s unique creative aspects, like its level editor, really set it apart from other titles of its time. It’ll be interesting to see how players engage with that feature today!