Bakeru - Nintendo Switch - Spike Chunsoft

Spectacular action in a fairy-tale Japan awaits in Bakeru for Nintendo Switch.

Set in "Fairy Tale Japan," Bakeru blends modern and period-drama elements across more than 50 stages as you battle to purge evil spirits with simple, fast-paced controls.

Fight with Bakeru’s drum, a secret treasure passed down by the Tanuki Clan and said to purify evil spirits, while navigating enemies and traps and mastering transformations earned through Henge Licenses.

Transform into famous Japanese heroes such as Kintaro and Momotaro to use their unique skills, and experience Western-release additions including the new attacks Hurricane and Spinning Top plus an added Lantern Boss enemy.

In-game voice is Japanese, and in-game text supports English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese.

More Details:

• Platform: Nintendo Switch
• Manufacturer/Publisher: Spike Chunsoft
• Genre: ACTION
• ESRB: Everyone 10+
• Setting: "Fairy Tale Japan" — a mix of modern Japan and old period dramas
• Stages: Divided into more than 50 stages
• Core mechanic: Battle using Bakeru's drum (Tanuki Clan treasure)
• Transformations: Obtain Henge Licenses to transform into heroes like Kintaro and Momotaro
• Western-release additions: New attacks "Hurricane" and "Spinning Top"; additional Lantern Boss enemy
• Languages: In-game voice Japanese; in-game text English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese
• Released: February 25, 2025
• Country of Origin: Japan
• UPC: 850042968550
  

Add Bakeru for Nintendo Switch to your collection and start your journey to free Japan from evil spirits today.