AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS – 7 October, 2024 – Today 5minlab, a creative studio in the KRAFTON, Inc. family, celebrates the Nintendo Switch release of the top-down shooter Kill the Crows.
Kill the Crows is set in a twisted version of the Wild West, with players taking on the role of “Isabella,” a gunslinger driven by revenge as she faces off against fanatics who worship a mysterious faction of humanoid crows in intense shootouts.
Since its official release on Steam in August 2023, Kill the Crows has drawn praise for its exhilarating action and unique gameplay. That success prompted 5minlab to develop and release this new and improved Nintendo Switch version just over a year after the original launch.
The Switch release marks the addition of a new “Curse” system, which is built for players who are looking to squeeze additional challenge out of Kill the Crows. Players are able to activate Curses that make the game harder by modifying how it plays, such as by increasing the complexity of enemies’ “bullet hell”-style attacks or obscuring the outer edges of the screen behind a dense black fog.
The Nintendo Switch release also utilizes the Joy-Con controller’s vibration function to deliver a tactile experience of pulling the revolver’s trigger. The aiming system has also been adjusted to make targeting easier for handheld devices, and the difficulty level has been re-balanced as well.
Um Tae-yoon, Producer of 5minlab, stated, "The release of the Nintendo Switch version was made possible thanks to the incredible support of players worldwide. We will continue to deliver exciting game experiences with new content and services for our players."
Kill the Crows for Nintendo Switch was first announced during the Nintendo Direct stream in August that ran on Nintendo's official YouTube channel. Kill the Crows is now available for purchase in the Nintendo eShop, with support for 10 languages, including English, Spanish, Chinese, Turkish, German, Portuguese, Japanese, and Korean.
'Kill the Crows' Nintendo Switch Version Official Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zE5uQv6T32Y
'Kill the Crows' Nintendo eShop (UK): https://www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/Nintendo-Switch-download-software/Kill-The-Crows-2662501.html
'Kill the Crows' Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/proj_KillCrows
5minlab Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/5minlabOfficial
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