Brandish Renewal Brings Underground Labyrinth Adventure to Nintendo Switch via EGGCONSOLE

Nihon Falcom's revered action RPG, Brandish, is set to make a triumphant return to modern hardware with the release of Brandish Renewal on the Nintendo Switch via EGGCONSOLE.

Launching August 14, 2025, this updated edition revitalizes the cult classic for a new generation of JRPG fans and longtime enthusiasts alike.

Originally debuting in 1991 for the NEC PC-9801 and FM Towns home computers, Brandish quickly garnered a dedicated following thanks to its challenging labyrinthine gameplay and unique top-down perspective.

The game’s popularity led to ports for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES), PlayStation Portable (PSP), and PC Engine CD, with the SNES and PSP versions even reaching North American audiences. Brandish Renewal is a comprehensive update to the original, building upon the 1995 revised version that first launched in Japan.

According to details highlighted by the respected gaming archivist GSK | ALL CITY SLOP SHOP, this renewal introduces several key enhancements.

Among the improvements are auto-movement and dashing capabilities, offering smoother navigation through the game's intricate underground maze.

Developers have also implemented changes to curb exploitative combat strategies, such as using rest mechanics to easily defeat enemies, creating a gameplay balance that respects both new and veteran players. The official description, provided by Nihon Falcom, describes the experience as follows: Players take on the role of Ares, a skilled bounty hunter, who battles daunting enemies, navigates devious traps, and must ultimately escape the treacherous underground labyrinth.

In addition to updated gameplay mechanics, Brandish Renewal features newly arranged music, enhanced sound effects, clearer pitfall cues, and refined monster health recovery systems during rest, all designed to deliver a smoother and more engaging play experience. Adding to player convenience, the Nintendo Switch release enables full mouse control using a connected USB mouse, echoing the point-and-click compatibility of earlier PC versions. Brandish Renewal arrives on Nintendo Switch’s eShop on August 14, 2025, through EGGCONSOLE’s retro-centric catalog.

For collectors and connoisseurs of JRPG history, this marks a major opportunity to revisit a beloved title that helped define dungeon-crawling action RPGs.

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