Remember Aero the Acro-Bat? Get ready to experience the classic 16-bit platforming action from a whole new perspective with Zero the Kamikaze Squirrel.
Shinyuden, in collaboration with Ratalaika Games, launches Zero the Kamikaze Squirrel, a remastered version of the 1994 hit, to Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 today.
From Villain to Hero
This time, you’re not playing as the acrobatic bat. Step into the shoes (or rather, paws) of Aero’s infamous nemesis, Zero the Kamikaze Squirrel, as he embarks on a heroic adventure of his own.
When Zero’s girlfriend informs him that their forest is in danger and her father has been kidnapped, he defies his evil boss, Edgar Ektor, and sets out on a mission to save the day.
Classic Platforming Action Reimagined
Zero the Kamikaze Squirrel delivers a nostalgic blast from the past with its vibrant 16-bit visuals, tight platforming mechanics, and challenging levels.
Utilise Zero’s ninja skills to defeat enemies, overcome obstacles, and battle powerful bosses as you race to save your beloved forest.
Modern Enhancements for a Classic Experience
While staying true to its retro roots, this remaster also includes modern quality-of-life features:
- Play through 15 stages full of ninja action, including stages with rides
- Use Zero’s combat skills to defeat all kinds of enemies
- Fight against powerful bosses
- Choose between the English and the Japanese version
- Rewind/Turbo function: repeat something till you achieve perfection or speed things up
- Save state function: save wherever you want and restart from that exact point
- Screen filters: select from several filters to modify the game’s looks (retro-style monitor, black-and-white, etc.)
- Gallery: check images from the original game’s illustrations, posters, box design, etc.
- Cheats function: activate several cheats that will make things easier (infinite energy, infinite lives, invulnerable, etc.)
Zero the Kamikaze Squirrel will suit lovers of classic platformers, retro gaming enthusiasts, and anyone who enjoys a good dose of ninja squirrel action.
There’s no reason to not relive the 16-bit era or experience this classic adventure for the first time with its modern enhancements and charming gameplay.
Buy now!
Zero the Kamikaze Squirrel launches on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S today, fully optimised for Series consoles. It costs £5.99.
It’s also on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5
Will you spin into action and save the day?
Zero the Kamikaze Squirrel Description
Who said bad guys cannot be heroes? Aero the Acro-Bat’s infamous enemy comes for some ninja squirrel action with an adventure of his own! While working on Edgar Ektor’s evil plan, Zero receives a letter from his girlfriend telling him their forest is in danger and her father has been kidnapped. When he tells Edgar that he needs to go to protect his forest, Edgar refuses, but Zero’s leaves without permission. Now Zero needs to head back to his forest as soon as possible, but the evil madman Edgar Ektor doesn’t take a no for an answer and is not planning to make it easy for the hero to go save his beloved forest…
