OMEGA 6: The Triangle Stars, a retro-inspired 16-bit adventure game based on the manga by former Nintendo art director Takaya Imamura, is officially launching in the West on February 28, 2025, for Nintendo Switch and PC. The game was previously released in Japan on July 25, 2024, and has been eagerly anticipated by international fans.
About the Game
Set in a futuristic universe, OMEGA 6: The Triangle Stars follows two androids, Thunder and Kyra, on a quest to find a new home for humanity after Earth’s major cities are overtaken by alien migrants. Alongside their robot companion Prop and alien ally Flavo, the duo embarks on interstellar adventures aboard their spaceship, Omega 6. However, their mission is complicated by mounting debts, forcing them to take on treasure-hunting and bounty-hunting jobs across three unique planets: Impostar (a bustling alien metropolis), Igni (a fiery and hostile world), and Froslara (a frozen planet inhabited by wealthy elites). The game features:
- Exploration and Freedom: Players can freely explore planets, undertake missions like bounty hunting or deliveries, shop for upgrades, and encounter random events.
- Card-Based Combat: Battles involve strategic card mechanics where players must outwit rivals and aliens. Items like Magic Fruits from a bonsai tree aboard the spaceship can influence battles.
- Collectibles and Sub-Missions: The game includes a picture book system to record over 100 characters, sub-missions to unlock achievements, and opportunities to grow the bonsai tree for unique benefits.
Visual Style and Gameplay
The game adopts a nostalgic 16-bit aesthetic with command-style adventure mechanics reminiscent of classic RPGs. Its mix of exploration, mystery, and humor is complemented by Imamura’s distinctive art style, known from his work on Star Fox and F-Zero. The soundtrack is composed by Shinobu Amayake, a former Nintendo composer who worked on titles like Stunt Race FX and Wario’s Woods.
