Phoenixx announced the surreal twin-stick shoot’em up, NeverAwake, will finally release on PlayStation 4/5, and Nintendo Switch on Jan. 19, 2023.
In honor of the news, a special trailer was also released to highlight the accolades NeverAwake received when it released on PC earlier this year.
Phoenixx Producer, Azusa Kawamura, added the following about the announcement:
We knew NeverAwake was a special game the moment we saw it.
Being recognized as one of the top games of 2022 is a dream come true, and we are beyond thrilled to bring NeverAwake to a brand-new audience on Switch, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5.
Press Release
If you haven’t heard much about NeverAwake, or would just like a refresher, you can find the official overview below:
A girl who never wakes up. She has been fighting monsters in her dreams…
“NeverAwake” is a nightmarish twin-stick shooter with a unique worldview and original game rules.
The girl fights against vegetables, dogs, school friends, and other things she hates. What does the girl see at the end of the battle? And will she be able to wake up?About NeverAwake
“NeverAwake” has a unique worldview with its high quality hand-drawn graphics and beautiful animations.The enemies are not demons…but vegetables and dentists that the girl hates. Things and creatures that everyone has had a bad experience with at one time or another become monsters and attack the protagonist “Rem”.
With over 80 levels, dozens of bosses, and a unique gameplay system that allows players to retry many levels, NeverAwake is suitable for both beginner shooters and experts.
Combine a multitude of weapons and accessories to fight off the monsters in your nightmares.The ending of this title will change depending on the player’s dedication. Please play and see what the girl sees at the end of the battle.
Features
Steam Listing
- Kick the veggies, dentists, and other monsters out of the way and blow away the painful memories of your childhood!
- A unique world view set in the “inside of a girl’s nightmare”
- Beautiful hand-drawn graphics and animations
- Unique game rules and high retryability
- Fast-paced gameplay and powerful boss battles
- More than 80 levels and dozens of tricky bosses
- Numerous weapons and accessories, and builds that combine them
- Great storytelling and multiple endings
