Akupara Games and developer Mankibo have set an official release date for Montabi: the game will launch for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on August 6.
Montabi positions itself as a creature-collector roguelike deckbuilder that mixes deck construction, creature progression, and tactical turn-based combat on a compact three-by-three battlefield.
The studio describes Montabi as a city-saving adventure in which players recruit, train and evolve a roster of unique creatures called Montabi.
Players build decks around those creatures, deploy them on a tactical 3×3 grid, and use evolving skills and equipment to push through procedurally challenging runs.
The developer notes that each run is intended to feel distinct: Montabi evolve into stronger forms as they level up, unlocking new card abilities and expanding strategic options.
Key gameplay details verified in the announcement:
- Tactical 3×3 combat: Battles take place on a three-by-three grid where positioning and each Montabi’s unique abilities matter.
- Creature collection and evolution: Players can tame and train Montabi, with evolutionary lines that grant new skills and card options.
- Deck variety: The game includes over 500 cards and 22 starter Montabi, allowing for diverse playstyles and run-to-run variability.
- Trainer mechanics: Players select from multiple trainers with distinct playstyles; the announcement clarified that if a trainer is defeated, the run ends.
- Equipment and charms: Items are available to augment team synergies and strategic choices.
Akupara Games and Mankibo accompanied the release-date news with a trailer showcasing Montabi’s debut on both Nintendo Switch platforms.
The trailer highlights combat, evolution sequences, and examples of the card-based systems players will use during runs.
Montabi will be available on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 at launch on August 6.
Interested players can watch the official trailer and follow Akupara Games’ channels for additional post-launch details and potential updates.
For developers and publishers, Montabi adds to the growing roster of deckbuilding roguelikes on Nintendo platforms, blending creature-collection mechanics with tactical, grid-based combat.
Montabi positions itself as a creature-collector roguelike deckbuilder that mixes deck construction, creature progression, and tactical turn-based combat on a compact three-by-three battlefield.
The studio describes Montabi as a city-saving adventure in which players recruit, train and evolve a roster of unique creatures called Montabi.
Players build decks around those creatures, deploy them on a tactical 3×3 grid, and use evolving skills and equipment to push through procedurally challenging runs.
The developer notes that each run is intended to feel distinct: Montabi evolve into stronger forms as they level up, unlocking new card abilities and expanding strategic options.
Key gameplay details verified in the announcement:
- Tactical 3×3 combat: Battles take place on a three-by-three grid where positioning and each Montabi’s unique abilities matter.
- Creature collection and evolution: Players can tame and train Montabi, with evolutionary lines that grant new skills and card options.
- Deck variety: The game includes over 500 cards and 22 starter Montabi, allowing for diverse playstyles and run-to-run variability.
- Trainer mechanics: Players select from multiple trainers with distinct playstyles; the announcement clarified that if a trainer is defeated, the run ends.
- Equipment and charms: Items are available to augment team synergies and strategic choices.
Akupara Games and Mankibo accompanied the release-date news with a trailer showcasing Montabi’s debut on both Nintendo Switch platforms.
The trailer highlights combat, evolution sequences, and examples of the card-based systems players will use during runs.
Montabi will be available on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 at launch on August 6.
Interested players can watch the official trailer and follow Akupara Games’ channels for additional post-launch details and potential updates.
For developers and publishers, Montabi adds to the growing roster of deckbuilding roguelikes on Nintendo platforms, blending creature-collection mechanics with tactical, grid-based combat.