Cannon Dancer - Osman Switch Review

Cannon Dancer - Osman

Developed By: Mitchell Corporation

Ported/Published By: ININ Games

Date of Release: April 13, 2023 

Price: $29.99

Cannon Dancer - Osman is a thrilling platformer/shooter game that has been recently released on Nintendo Switch, and I have to say that I was pleasantly surprised by it. The game is a remastered version of the classic arcade game, and it has been adapted perfectly for the Switch. Made by former Capcom developers, it's an absolutely smashing spiritual successor to the Strider series that improves on those games in every way. Players take control of Kirin, a badass hero armed with powerful martial arts, and they have to navigate through various levels filled with enemies and obstacles that will stop at nothing to take him down.

The first thing that caught my attention when I started playing was how well the game's retro aesthetic has been preserved through emulation. The pixelated graphics and the chiptune soundtrack immediately took me back to the 90s arcade era which this title hails from. The visuals are crisp and vibrant, and they complement the game's high-octane action and fast-paced gameplay perfectly.

Speaking of gameplay, Cannon Dancer - Osman is an absolute blast to play. The game's controls are simple and intuitive, but there is enough depth to the gameplay to keep things interesting. That said the levels themselves are pretty decent, if a bit linear, with a decent boss at the end of each one. In my opinion the game is a wee bit pricy for what you get, but this really is the first time it's been available for the home market so it's worth checking out if you can stomach the asking fee.

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Get physical and take on an evil empire! - Limited boxed versions available for pre-order -

Stuttgart, Germany – 6th of April 2023 - Strictly Limited Games, in partnership with Mebius and Starfish are delighted to announce the pre-order start for exclusive and highly limited boxed editions of Steel Empire - Chronicles. This exciting collection of Steel Empire releases with a big extra, OVER HORIZON, and will launch in Spring 2023 and eager collectors can already pre-order their exclusive Limited Edition, starting on Sunday the 9th of April! These editions will only be available at Strictly Limited Games and will be the only physical version of the game.

About Steel Empire The Motorhead Empire reigns over most of the world with an iron fist, but there is still freedom to be found in the Republic of Silverhead. What follows is your typical (and very likeable) shoot 'em up narrative of the free world sending a sole pilot to save the day and bring peace and harmony to all. The story itself is displayed through what is most easily described as an old sepia-toned film newsreel. The narrative is filled with made-up historical references that’ll help to set the mood. Of course, just as you’ve come to expect of Strictly Limited Games, we’ll add to this through the presentation of the physical releases. About Over Horizon Released in 1991 for the Famicom/NES, this shoot ‘em up was created by the same developers as Steel Empire. Experience a hidden gem of gaming history that was originally only released in Japan and Germany and enjoy the atmospheric and colorful presentation!

Features: Three games of Steel Empire in one package. (Remake 2018) , (Game Boy Advance 2005), (Sega Mega Drive 1992).

Over Horizon (1991) An old school shooting classic!

Limited Editions: Steel Empire Chronicles, powered by Strictly Limited Games. The Limited Editions for Nintendo Switch™ and PlayStation® 4 (PS4) can only be found on the Strictly Limited Games store! The Limited Edition is limited to 3,000 individually numbered copies for Nintendo Switch and 1,300 for PS4, at a price of 39.99€ / $39.99. Customers have the option between two cover variations, which feature the Steel Empire Chronicles title sheet or the classic Over Horizon title sheet.

The Special Limited Edition is limited to 2,000 individually numbered copies for Nintendo Switch and 700 for PS4, at a price of 59.99€ / $59.99. A unique collector’s edition box in the shape of a Mega Drive case with several collectors items. Including the Soundtrack of all games, which are included in this collection.

Both editions will be available for pre-order on Sunday the 9th of April, at 8 AM PDT / 11 AM EDT / 5 PM CEST and shipping is expected for spring 2023, alongside the launch of the game.