G-Mode Revives Classic Mobile Titles for Nintendo Switch: Armored Core and Shin Megami Tensei Return

G-Mode Revives Classic Mobile Titles for Nintendo Switch: Armored Core and Shin Megami Tensei Return In a significant announcement for Japanese gaming history preservation, G-Mode has revealed the upcoming release of four noteworthy mobile titles for the Nintendo Switch.

Joining the robust G-Mode Archives+ series, this wave includes Armored Core: Mobile Mission, Armored Core: Mobile Mission 2, Shin Megami Tensei: 20XX, and Shin Megami Tensei: Tokyo Requiem, each making their long-awaited console debut.

As part of its ongoing effort to bring classic Japanese mobile games to a broader audience, G-Mode is releasing these titles digitally via the Nintendo eShop, reinforcing the Switch’s unique position as a haven for both retro and contemporary gaming experiences. The cornerstone release, Armored Core: Mobile Mission, originally developed by FromSoftware and released in 2004 for Japanese feature phones, is available starting today on the Nintendo Switch eShop in Japan.

Its sequel, Armored Core: Mobile Mission 2, is slated for release at a later date, while Shin Megami Tensei: 20XX will launch on April 24, with Shin Megami Tensei: Tokyo Requiem planned for a future window. Armored Core: Mobile Mission marks an intriguing chapter in the storied Armored Core franchise, which began in 1997 on the original PlayStation.

Embracing its legacy of deep mech customization, this mobile-origin title introduces a top-down perspective, optimized for shorter play sessions but retaining extensive customization options.

Players can assemble their own mechs from over 30 diverse parts—spanning bodies, weapons, and equipment—with each modification impacting both the unit’s capabilities and appearance.

The in-game missions cover a broad range of scenarios, such as counter-terrorist operations, aerial combat, and competitive arena battles.

Successful missions grant funds and parts to further enhance and personalize mechs. Shin Megami Tensei: 20XX, initially launched on Japanese flip phones, reinvigorates Atlus’s beloved demon-collecting RPG formula.

Set in the post-apocalyptic Tokyo Millennium city, the narrative follows a protagonist navigating Valhalla’s slums—a district rife with danger and intrigue—after the devastation known as the Great Destruction.

Featuring systems familiar to fans—demon recruitment and fusion, and a morality-based alignment guiding the story—the game uniquely integrates Fusion mechanics that allow not only demon-demon combinations but also demon-sword and sword-sword fusions, expanding combat and narrative strategy.

Decisions made by the player directly influence story progression and outcomes, maintaining the Shin Megami Tensei series’ legacy of branching narratives. G-Mode’s commitment to releasing previously Japan-exclusive mobile games on modern platforms highlights both the historical importance and modern demand for these hidden gems.

By bringing titles like Armored Core: Mobile Mission and Shin Megami Tensei: 20XX to the Nintendo Switch, alongside the anticipated Shin Megami Tensei: Tokyo Requiem, the publisher continues to support video game preservation and introduce classic experiences to new audiences.

Fans of classic Japanese gaming and preservationists alike can now revisit or discover these formative titles through the convenience of the Nintendo eShop.

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