Slime-san, from studios Fabraz and Headup Games, is a retro platformer infused with Japanese humor headed to Nintendo eShop in spring 2017. Giant worm eats Slime. Slime slides down worm’s belly. What could go wrong? That’s the basic idea behind Slime-san. Developed by Fabraz, German publisher Headup Games — responsible for titles like Typoman, The Binding of Isaac, and Terraria — plans to have the game available on the Wii U eShop by next April.
Throughout various parts of Slime-san, where the setting takes place deep within the worm’s dark and damp underbelly, players will meet Japanese characters, visit a famous subway sushi bar, and be greeted with off-the-wall Japanese-styled art and references. But while the world within a worm may seem lavish, there are many dangers ahead.
Acidic stinky stomach juice, traps, obstacles, bosses, and other challenges await Slime-san during his quest. There are only two options here: escape the same way you entered, or die trying. Oh, there are mini-games you can enjoy during your arduous quest, too.
Slime-san promises at least 15 hours of single player content and a soundtrack created by “some of the most popular chiptune composers in the world.” In addition to Wii U, the game is planned for PC, Mac, Linux, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4.
