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Galak-Z: Variant S brings retro space shooting to Switch on June 28th

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Galak-Z: Variant S brings retro space shooting to Switch on June 28th

If you like space shooters, then you'll want to keep an eye out for GALAK-Z: Variant S, which is coming to Switch on June 28th.

You'll play A-Tak, the last human pilot, and join in the fight to reclaim the universe from the evil Baron and his Imperial forces. At your disposal is either your spaceship or a sword-wielding mech, and both will let you face off against fighters, pirate raiders, and space bugs.

The main story is not the only feature in the game – there's also a Bot Battle League that will allow you to face off in multiplayer to earn rewards and trophies, and a crafting system based on salvaging materials from across space to upgrade both your spaceship and your mech.

We liked Galak-Z: Variant Mobile when it released for iPhone and iPad last year, so there's every reason to believe the smooth gameplay and distinct mechanics will be just as good on Switch. The game will be available for $9.99 / £9.99, and will include $25 / £25 worth of in-game currency.

Elizabeth M. Eagen-Jones
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