Windjammers has seen a bit of a resurgence over the past couple of years. Originally releasing back in 1994 in arcades and on the NeoGeo and NeoGeo CD, Windjammers pits two people against each other with the goal of throwing a disc into your opponent's goal. For anyone who has never played it, I recommend giving it a shot as it's surprisingly fun and addictive. While the original game is currently available on the PS4 and PS Vita with a Nintendo Switch version coming October 23rd, DotEmu has announced that Windjammers 2 will hit PC and the Nintendo Switch in 2019 and bring with it enhanced online multiplayer modes and robust single-player modes for those who want to play solo.
PARIS – Aug. 20, 2018 – Retro masters at Dotemu announced that the legendary disc throwing game, Windjammers, is getting a sequel. Windjammers 2 will combine everything fans love about the classic title with entirely hand-drawn 2D animations to create the ultimate windjamming experience. Additionally, the Blitworks-developed Dotemu rendition of the original NEO GEO game will land on the Nintendo Switch on Oct. 23 for $14.99.
Windjammers is the best flying power disc game ever made, ever, and now is even better than ever made, ever, with new stages and players, surprising and amazing new power moves. The coming sequel also promises enhanced gameplay mechanics for today’s ultimate disc throwers.
Additionally, Windjammers 2 will bring enhanced online multiplayer gameplay modes, providing rewarding competition for those looking for the ultimate challenge, and robust single-player modes are included for those who like to jam solo or hone their disc-craft offline.
“Growing the Windjammers community over the past two years has been a lot of fun, and with that growth we see a great opportunity to continue to innovate on its timeless and fun gameplay,” said Cyrille Imbert, CEO of Dotemu. “Thanks to that experience, we have a clear idea of how to make Windjammers 2 as fun and entertaining as the original.”
Windjammers 2 will fly onto Nintendo Switch and PC in 2019. For complete information on Windjammers, hit upwww.flyingpowerdisc.com.
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About Dotemu:
Dotemu is a french video game company specializing in modern releases of beloved retro games. Our mission is simple: give every gamer access to yesteryear’s classic video games on today's platforms, including PC, mobile, console and more. Working alongside the world’s most cherished and recognized publishers, the Dotemu team has produced a number of global top-sellers across both PC and console, including Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap, Windjammers, several games in the Ys series and more.
Founded in 2007, Dotemu leverages its considerable technological know-how to maintain the original spirit of classic games while giving them a second life as rediscovered gems for a new generation of gamers.
