Nightmare Busters Ultimate Edition Announced for SNES and Nintendo Switch by Pix'n Love Games

Pix'n Love Games Announces Nightmare Busters Ultimate Edition for SNES and Nintendo Switch Reboot Pix'n Love Games has officially announced the "Ultimate Edition" of the cult classic SNES action platformer Nightmare Busters, with new physical versions offered through the Kickstarter campaign for its remake, Nightmare Busters Rebirth.

This major announcement signals a revival for the long-standing franchise, with enhanced accessibility for gamers across both original hardware and modern platforms like Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and PC. First released as a cartridge in 2013 despite its origins dating back to the 1990s, Nightmare Busters became something of a legend among SNES enthusiasts.

The game stars twin leprechauns, Flynn and Floyd, as they embark on a vibrant adventure to end the spread of nightmares.

Originally designed for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System by Arcade Zone, the project experienced a turbulent development cycle.

While Sony and Nichibutsu were reportedly set to publish the title during the SNES era, the release never materialized at the time.

It wasn't until decades later, with support from the original developers alongside Brandon Cobb’s Super Fighter Team, that players finally got to experience the game’s fast-paced action. The newly announced Nightmare Busters Ultimate Edition will be compatible with NTSC (Japanese and North American) and PAL (European) systems, offering optimized performance at both 60Hz and 50Hz.

Pix'n Love Games, through a YouTube video announcement, outlined that this new edition will feature improved gameplay modes and bug fixes, modernizing the experience while remaining faithful to the style that made it a cult favorite. Nightmare Busters has seen renewed attention in recent years.

In 2021, French developer Aurora Game Studio, with Pix'n Love Games as publisher, announced a full remake entitled Nightmare Busters Rebirth, promising updated graphics and enhanced features for modern platforms.

After initial quiet following that announcement—with only a rare demo surfacing at a cultural festival in France—the project recently returned to the spotlight.

A new teaser reveal in early 2025, combined with heightened activity on social media, indicates a concerted promotional push by the publisher, with 2025 now dubbed "the year of Nightmare Busters." Speaking via Pix'n Love's official channels, the company highlighted their commitment to both preserving the game's legacy on its original platform and introducing it to new audiences on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and PC.

Interested fans can sign up to be notified when the Kickstarter campaign for the Ultimate Edition and its remake officially goes live, granting both long-time fans and newcomers the opportunity to secure their copy. With its intricate development history, enduring fan enthusiasm, and a fresh wave of modernization, Nightmare Busters is poised for a memorable comeback.

Stay tuned for more updates on its release across SNES, Nintendo Switch, and additional current-generation platforms.

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