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Aksys Games business and news from across the web.- Anime Expo 2026 | Aksys Games Announces New TitlesDuring Anime Expo 2026, Aksys Games announced new titles that are scheduled to be released later this year. The publisher hosted a panel to reveal their upcoming lineup of games.
- From Otome to Puzzle Games and RPGs, Aksys Games Announces an Exciting New Lineup at Anime Expo 2026Aksys Games revealed its upcoming lineup at Anime Expo 2026, featuring new titles across various genres for the Nintendo Switch. Announced games include the RPG 'Another Eden Begins', shoot 'em up 'BOUNTY SISTERS', visual novel collection 'Cthulhu Mythos Adventures', otome titles 'Illusion of Itehari -trail-' and 'Olympia Soirée -Catharsis-', puzzle adventure 'UNDERGROUNDED', otome 'OVER REQUIEMZ', and the simulation bundle 'Tristia: Chronicles'.
Bounty Sisters confirms a western release on Nintendo SwitchAksys Games has announced that Bounty Sisters, a vertical shoot 'em up, will receive a western release on Nintendo Switch in Fall. The game, which previously launched in Japan, features fully voiced comedic adventures of three bounty hunter sisters and their villains, with challenging boss battles and charming characters.
Olympia Soiree Catharsis confirmed for worldwide Nintendo Switch releaseOlympia Soiree Catharsis, an otome visual novel, is confirmed for a worldwide release on Nintendo Switch in 2027, with Aksys Games and Idea Factory handling the localization. The game, a sequel to Olympia Soirée, was originally released in Japan in December 2025 and features a new romantic fantasy narrative.
Illusion of Itehari: Trail getting worldwide Nintendo Switch releaseAksys Games, Broccoli, and Lictobits announced that the otome visual novel Illusion of Itehari: Trail will receive a worldwide release on Nintendo Switch in 2027. The game is a sequel to Illusion of Itehari and features new and returning characters with Live2D animation. It will be published physically and digitally.
Puzzle adventure game Undergrounded announced for Nintendo SwitchAksys Games has announced that the puzzle adventure game Undergrounded will be released for the Nintendo Switch this fall. The game follows Scott, who loses his engagement ring down a storm drain and must journey through a surreal underground dungeon representing American history to retrieve it. Players will solve puzzles with the help of a canary companion and battle bosses using retro game mechanics.
Tristia: Chronicles announced for Nintendo Switch [update: western release date]Aksys Games announced that Tristia: Chronicles, a collection featuring Tristia: Legacy and Tristia: Restore, will launch on Nintendo Switch in Spring 2026. The western release date has been confirmed for September 17, 2026. The game involves restoring the city of Tristia through crafting and shop management.- Aksys Games Announces Anime Expo 2026 PanelAksys Games has announced its participation in Anime Expo 2026, which will take place from July 2-5 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. The company's panel is scheduled for Friday, July 3, and will offer a preview of upcoming Japanese titles, updates, and potential surprises. This event will not be livestreamed.
Review: Q Collection May Be a Better Fit on PC Than SwitchThe Q Collection, featuring Q Remastered, Q2 Humanity, and Q with Vtuber, offers physics-based puzzle gameplay that is best experienced with the precision of PC mouse controls. While playable on the Nintendo Switch, the collection's reliance on precise drawing mechanics can be challenging with touchscreen or controller inputs, sometimes necessitating makeshift tools for accuracy. Despite these control limitations, the games provide stark, budget-friendly sandbox experiences with multiple solutions, though Q Remastered's puzzle gating can be frustrating.- Q Collection Review 🖍️Q Collection is a trilogy of clever puzzle games for the Nintendo Switch, featuring Q REMASTERED, Q2 HUMANITY, and Q with VTubers. While Q REMASTERED offers challenging drawing-based puzzles and Q2 HUMANITY introduces accessible 2D platforming and local co-op, the final entry, Q with VTubers, is considered the weakest due to its baffling and sometimes random puzzles. Despite some frustrating trial-and-error elements, the collection provides hours of engaging gameplay with superb music.
- DRAW, DROP, SOLVE: Q COLLECTION IS NOW AVAILABLE ON NINTENDO SWITCH™Aksys Games announced that Q Collection, a bundle of three gravity-based puzzle games, is now available on Nintendo Switch for $29.99. The collection features over 1,800 challenges across Q REMASTERED, Q2 HUMANITY, and Q with VTUBERS, the latter of which includes puzzle designs contributed by over 20 VTubers.
Nintendo Download: 21st May (North America)The latest Nintendo Download update for North America brings a variety of new games to the eShop, including "Yoshi and the Mysterious Book," "Tales of ARISE – Beyond the Dawn Edition," and "Coffee Talk Tokyo." Other notable releases include "Bubsy 4D," "FZ: Formation Z," and "R-Type Dimensions III," alongside numerous indie titles across various genres.- Dark Wizard of Oz-Inspired Otome Visual Novel 'Over Requiemz' Coming West to Switch This AugustAksys Games announced that the dark wizard of Oz-inspired otome visual novel Over Requiemz will be released for the Nintendo Switch on August 20, 2026. The game follows a high school student transported to a version of Oz ruled by witches, where she must investigate ruins alongside convicted murderers. A special edition with the original soundtrack will be available exclusively through the Aksys Online Store.
Over Requiemz Wizard of Oz Otome Arrives in AugustAksys Games has announced that the otome game Over Requiemz, inspired by The Wizard of Oz, will be released on August 20, 2026, for the Nintendo Switch. The game features a male protagonist as a convict supervisor in the world of Oz, with players needing to survive alongside characters based on the Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Cowardly Lion. A standard edition costs $49.99, while an Aksys-exclusive edition including a soundtrack CD is priced at $59.99.- OVER REQUIEMZ Coming to Nintendo Switch on August 20thAksys Games announced that the otome adventure game OVER REQUIEMZ will be released on Nintendo Switch on August 20th, 2026. The game is a dark reimagining of The Wizard of Oz, where the player character is sentenced to death and must travel with convicts to investigate mysterious ruins.
Over Requiemz getting English release in the west on Nintendo Switch [update: release date]Aksys Games has announced that the otome adventure game Over Requiemz will be released in North America and Europe for the Nintendo Switch in Summer 2026. The game, originally released in Japan in April, is a dark reimagining of The Wizard of Oz. An update later confirmed the release date as August 20, 2026.
OVER REQUIEMZ launches August 20 in the westThe otome visual novel OVER REQUIEMZ, developed by Idea Factory and Kogado Studio, will launch for Nintendo Switch in the west on August 20. Publisher Aksys Games announced that physical edition pre-orders are now available, including a store-exclusive edition with the original soundtrack CD. The game is a dark reimagining of The Wizard of Oz, where the protagonist is sentenced to death and must investigate mysterious ruins with other convicts.
Review: Volontes Is an Otome That Doesn’t Feel Very RomanticVolontes is an otome visual novel that, despite its gorgeous character designs and intriguing premise funded by Kickstarter, feels disappointing. The game suffers from a low-budget presentation, short routes, and romance that often feels tacked on with little build-up. While the lore and multiple endings offer some depth, the overall experience is hampered by awkward localization and a simplistic UI, making it a less-than-stellar entry in the genre.
Review: Otome Daoshi Leans Into Anime and Manga AestheticsOtome Daoshi: Fighting for Love is a visual novel from Otomate, Idea Factory, and Aksys Games that blends traditional otome gameplay with martial arts themes inspired by anime and manga. While the game features attractive character designs and backgrounds, its narrative and character development feel rushed compared to other titles in the genre, and it lacks some quality-of-life features common in similar releases. The game is available on Nintendo Switch.- Tribe Nine Web Story Chapter 1 "Occupational Hazards," Released in English With 28 EpisodesAksys Games and Neo Nine Tribe have released Chapter 1 of the Tribe Nine web story, "Occupational Hazards," in English, featuring 28 episodes. Chapter 0 is also available in English, while Chapters 2 and 3 are currently only in Japanese. The Tribe Nine game, which shut down in August 2025, was a free-to-play title set in Neo Tokyo where teens battled in deadly games.