Daikon Games is set to expand its portfolio of inventive indie adventures with the announcement of Chico’s Rebound for Nintendo Switch.
Launching digitally on March 26, 2026, Chico’s Rebound builds on the studio’s reputation for fresh gameplay concepts and charming visual storytelling.
The game is available via the Nintendo eShop for $7.99, positioning it as an accessible entry point for both returning fans and newcomers to the Chico series. Chico’s Rebound marks a creative evolution from its 2022 predecessor, Chico and the Magic Orchards.
This new installment uniquely blends classic block-breaker mechanics with top-down puzzle exploration, inviting players to navigate the mysterious Celestial Tower—an interconnected, multi-level dungeon.
At its core, the game challenges players to break blocks, collect power-ups, solve intricate puzzles, and face dynamic boss encounters. "When a mysterious tower rises in the forest, Chico the Chipmunk and Beeatrice—a new companion—embark on an expedition unlike any before," a representative from Daikon Games explained in an official statement.
"The duo will face inventive block-breaking stages, environmental conundrums, and a myriad of secrets within the Celestial Tower." In Chico’s Rebound, players use Chico’s giant walnut as their tool for clearing each stage, manipulating angles and volleys with clever tail-whip maneuvers.
The gameplay is designed for approachability, while rewarding mastery with increasingly complex challenges.
Over a dozen block types and a variety of power-ups—including fire, spikes, and explosive effects—add strategic depth to every level.
Elements such as fans, cannons, and ghosts further diversify gameplay, ensuring each stage feels distinctive and engaging. Between block-breaking segments, exploration takes center stage.
Players traverse all six floors of the Celestial Tower, unlocking new pathways and assisting a cast of quirky characters, each with their own hidden motives.
These exploration sections feature environmental puzzles, secret collectibles, and opportunities to uncover the lore behind the tower’s sudden appearance. Customization also plays a significant role.
By gathering sunflower seeds, players can unlock a range of cosmetic upgrades; swap out Chico’s walnut for playful alternatives like a watermelon or a paper lantern, and personalize the game’s interface with various styles and colors. Chico’s Rebound’s announcement highlights Daikon Games’ continued commitment to innovative, accessible gameplay, and reinforces the Nintendo Switch as a premier platform for indie game discovery.
As anticipation builds ahead of the March 2026 release, fans of creative puzzle and action hybrids will want to keep an eye on the eShop and future Nintendo Direct showcases for more updates.
Launching digitally on March 26, 2026, Chico’s Rebound builds on the studio’s reputation for fresh gameplay concepts and charming visual storytelling.
The game is available via the Nintendo eShop for $7.99, positioning it as an accessible entry point for both returning fans and newcomers to the Chico series. Chico’s Rebound marks a creative evolution from its 2022 predecessor, Chico and the Magic Orchards.
This new installment uniquely blends classic block-breaker mechanics with top-down puzzle exploration, inviting players to navigate the mysterious Celestial Tower—an interconnected, multi-level dungeon.
At its core, the game challenges players to break blocks, collect power-ups, solve intricate puzzles, and face dynamic boss encounters. "When a mysterious tower rises in the forest, Chico the Chipmunk and Beeatrice—a new companion—embark on an expedition unlike any before," a representative from Daikon Games explained in an official statement.
"The duo will face inventive block-breaking stages, environmental conundrums, and a myriad of secrets within the Celestial Tower." In Chico’s Rebound, players use Chico’s giant walnut as their tool for clearing each stage, manipulating angles and volleys with clever tail-whip maneuvers.
The gameplay is designed for approachability, while rewarding mastery with increasingly complex challenges.
Over a dozen block types and a variety of power-ups—including fire, spikes, and explosive effects—add strategic depth to every level.
Elements such as fans, cannons, and ghosts further diversify gameplay, ensuring each stage feels distinctive and engaging. Between block-breaking segments, exploration takes center stage.
Players traverse all six floors of the Celestial Tower, unlocking new pathways and assisting a cast of quirky characters, each with their own hidden motives.
These exploration sections feature environmental puzzles, secret collectibles, and opportunities to uncover the lore behind the tower’s sudden appearance. Customization also plays a significant role.
By gathering sunflower seeds, players can unlock a range of cosmetic upgrades; swap out Chico’s walnut for playful alternatives like a watermelon or a paper lantern, and personalize the game’s interface with various styles and colors. Chico’s Rebound’s announcement highlights Daikon Games’ continued commitment to innovative, accessible gameplay, and reinforces the Nintendo Switch as a premier platform for indie game discovery.
As anticipation builds ahead of the March 2026 release, fans of creative puzzle and action hybrids will want to keep an eye on the eShop and future Nintendo Direct showcases for more updates.
