New developer diary highlights how this upcoming arcade action game delivers what fans love about the genre while adding a few twists of its own

Indie games studio Mass Creation has revealed that the side-scrolling arcade action game Shing! will launch on Aug. 28, 2020, for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation®4, Windows PC, Mac and Linux via Steam. The developer has also released a new video diary outlining the game’s inspirations and creation.

To pull off a modern look and feel while staying true to classic beat ’em up style, the Shing! team worked to strike the best balance between complexity and accessibility. The result is a unique control style designed around the right analog stick, making it a breeze to pull off angled slices, counters, aerials and more in fast-paced combat. Your band of wisecracking warriors each have their own strengths, and you can swap between them in an instant in a rich 2D world brought to life with colorful 3D artwork.