Ukidakensetsu has announced that Amel Broat, a full remake of the 1997 freeware RPG originally developed by solo creator Shou, is now available on Nintendo Switch via the Nintendo eShop.
The remake brings a cult-era MS-DOS title back into circulation with modern platform support and updated presentation for Switch players.
Background and development
Amel Broat debuted in 1997 as a freeware MS-DOS role-playing game notable at the time for smooth scrolling and a full MIDI/FM soundtrack produced by its single developer, Shou.
The original release developed a dedicated following over the years, and the remake was supported directly by fans: a 2021 crowdfunding campaign closed at 372 percent of its funding target, enabling a full reimagining of the game for contemporary platforms.
What the Switch release includes
Ukidakensetsu describes the release as a complete remake of Shou’s original RPG, rebuilt for Nintendo Switch and featuring fully voiced Japanese story scenes with English text localization.
The Switch edition is available digitally for $19.99 on the Nintendo eShop.
Players can choose between two lead characters—Alya, a young swordsman, or Tiene, the alias of Princess Celestina, who hides her identity after being presumed murdered by her father, the Emperor.
Each protagonist follows a distinct scenario as they pursue the legendary Sword of Sixteen Nights and unravel the greater mystery called the “WIND,” a calamity described in the game’s lore as a scream of the Earth.
The remake retains the long-form RPG structure that attracted the original’s audience and expands it with modernized presentation and voice work.
The campaign-backed development allowed the team to implement scenario branching, decipherable grimoires that unlock magic systems, and a roster of companion characters that includes a self-styled Superhero, a hard-drinking bishop, and a runaway mayor’s daughter.
Availability and where to buy
Amel Broat is available now on Nintendo Switch via the eShop for $19.99.
For players tracking Nintendo platform releases and indie remakes, this launch is a notable example of a fan-funded classic finding a new home on modern hardware.
For further Nintendo Switch coverage and updates on indie releases, check official eShop listings and publisher announcements.
The remake brings a cult-era MS-DOS title back into circulation with modern platform support and updated presentation for Switch players.
Background and development
Amel Broat debuted in 1997 as a freeware MS-DOS role-playing game notable at the time for smooth scrolling and a full MIDI/FM soundtrack produced by its single developer, Shou.
The original release developed a dedicated following over the years, and the remake was supported directly by fans: a 2021 crowdfunding campaign closed at 372 percent of its funding target, enabling a full reimagining of the game for contemporary platforms.
What the Switch release includes
Ukidakensetsu describes the release as a complete remake of Shou’s original RPG, rebuilt for Nintendo Switch and featuring fully voiced Japanese story scenes with English text localization.
The Switch edition is available digitally for $19.99 on the Nintendo eShop.
Players can choose between two lead characters—Alya, a young swordsman, or Tiene, the alias of Princess Celestina, who hides her identity after being presumed murdered by her father, the Emperor.
Each protagonist follows a distinct scenario as they pursue the legendary Sword of Sixteen Nights and unravel the greater mystery called the “WIND,” a calamity described in the game’s lore as a scream of the Earth.
The remake retains the long-form RPG structure that attracted the original’s audience and expands it with modernized presentation and voice work.
The campaign-backed development allowed the team to implement scenario branching, decipherable grimoires that unlock magic systems, and a roster of companion characters that includes a self-styled Superhero, a hard-drinking bishop, and a runaway mayor’s daughter.
Availability and where to buy
Amel Broat is available now on Nintendo Switch via the eShop for $19.99.
For players tracking Nintendo platform releases and indie remakes, this launch is a notable example of a fan-funded classic finding a new home on modern hardware.
For further Nintendo Switch coverage and updates on indie releases, check official eShop listings and publisher announcements.
