Numskull Games has officially announced that Reptilian Rising, an innovative turn-based tactical RPG boasting unique claymation visuals, will launch globally on the Nintendo Switch in Spring 2026 via the Nintendo eShop.
Developed collaboratively by Gregarious Games and Robot Circus, Reptilian Rising transports players into a battle across time and space.
When malevolent Reptilian invaders threaten humanity by breaking through time's barriers, legendary figures from history are summoned to fight back in epic, era-spanning skirmishes. Drawing clear inspiration from classic tabletop games of the 1980s, Reptilian Rising features a roster of iconic characters such as Cleopatra, Julius Caesar, Robin Hood, and Albert Einstein.
Players command these historical luminaries—reimagined as retro-styled miniatures—against bizarre enemies like dino-cyborgs, laser raptors, and the imposing Dictatorsaur, described by the developers as a fusion of three infamous villains in one formidable dinosaur body. Numskull Games outlined several core features for Reptilian Rising: - **Retro-Influenced Squad Tactics:** Engage in fast, reactive turn-based combat where every action invites an enemy response.
Strategic planning and chaining character abilities are essential, with dynamic battle setups ensuring that no two missions play alike. - **Unconventional Villains:** In addition to typical adversaries, players must contend with unique foes including Manborgs, Tri-Cannons, and Lazer Raptors, culminating in an ultimate showdown with Dictatorsaur. - **Time-Manipulation Abilities:** Utilizing time energy, players can unlock powerful time-bending skills such as cloning units, summoning reinforcements, or generating time gates to change the tempo of battle and traverse the map swiftly. - **Replay and Exploration:** Missions offer replay value through bonus objectives and secret discoveries, with mechanics that allow players to revisit different time periods and uncover hidden content while avoiding paradoxes. Reptilian Rising will be released as a digital title exclusive to the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch, with a worldwide launch scheduled for Spring 2026.
With its claymation art style, historic heroes, and eccentric narrative, the game aims to deliver a fresh experience for fans of the tactics and RPG genres on Nintendo's hybrid platform. Stay tuned for further updates, including future Nintendo Direct showcases, as Numskull Games continues to reveal more about Reptilian Rising ahead of its anticipated release.
When malevolent Reptilian invaders threaten humanity by breaking through time's barriers, legendary figures from history are summoned to fight back in epic, era-spanning skirmishes. Drawing clear inspiration from classic tabletop games of the 1980s, Reptilian Rising features a roster of iconic characters such as Cleopatra, Julius Caesar, Robin Hood, and Albert Einstein.
Players command these historical luminaries—reimagined as retro-styled miniatures—against bizarre enemies like dino-cyborgs, laser raptors, and the imposing Dictatorsaur, described by the developers as a fusion of three infamous villains in one formidable dinosaur body. Numskull Games outlined several core features for Reptilian Rising: - **Retro-Influenced Squad Tactics:** Engage in fast, reactive turn-based combat where every action invites an enemy response.
Strategic planning and chaining character abilities are essential, with dynamic battle setups ensuring that no two missions play alike. - **Unconventional Villains:** In addition to typical adversaries, players must contend with unique foes including Manborgs, Tri-Cannons, and Lazer Raptors, culminating in an ultimate showdown with Dictatorsaur. - **Time-Manipulation Abilities:** Utilizing time energy, players can unlock powerful time-bending skills such as cloning units, summoning reinforcements, or generating time gates to change the tempo of battle and traverse the map swiftly. - **Replay and Exploration:** Missions offer replay value through bonus objectives and secret discoveries, with mechanics that allow players to revisit different time periods and uncover hidden content while avoiding paradoxes. Reptilian Rising will be released as a digital title exclusive to the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch, with a worldwide launch scheduled for Spring 2026.
With its claymation art style, historic heroes, and eccentric narrative, the game aims to deliver a fresh experience for fans of the tactics and RPG genres on Nintendo's hybrid platform. Stay tuned for further updates, including future Nintendo Direct showcases, as Numskull Games continues to reveal more about Reptilian Rising ahead of its anticipated release.
