Nitrome Classics Series Debuts with Twin Shot Deluxe Remaster for Nintendo Switch in 2026
Nintendo fans and retro enthusiasts have a reason to celebrate as Nitrome, the acclaimed developer known for its inventive pixel-art games, has officially announced the Nitrome Classics series—set to bring some of its most beloved titles to the Nintendo Switch and modern platforms.
Launching the series is Twin Shot Deluxe, a thorough remaster of the cult-favorite arcade platform shooter, which is scheduled for release in early 2026. Nitrome Classics aims to revitalize treasured games by meticulously rebuilding them from the ground up for current-generation hardware.
According to Nitrome, each title will feature substantial upgrades such as higher frame rates, widescreen support, and fully remastered audio.
Many entries in the series will be released as themed mini-collections, often including additional content previously unavailable in the original games.
Future releases—such as Silly Sausage and Skywire—are already in the pipeline and expected to follow Twin Shot Deluxe. Twin Shot Deluxe: Enhanced Remaster for Nintendo Switch Twin Shot Deluxe invites players to defend their homeland from invading forces as they harness the archery skills of the iconic Angel Cats characters.
The remastered version offers over 200 painstakingly crafted new levels across four distinct worlds, each introducing fresh challenges, bosses, and unique enemies.
Featuring both solo and expanded local cooperative multiplayer (supporting up to four players), Twin Shot Deluxe is engineered for both brisk single-player runs and competitive face-offs with friends, fully leveraging gamepad and keyboard compatibility on the Nintendo Switch. Significant graphical improvements have been made to ensure a visually striking experience.
Every sprite, animation, character, backdrop, and menu has been recreated to elevate the game to modern standards.
Nitrome emphasized that performance has been dramatically enhanced, with gameplay now running at a silky smooth 60 frames per second in a native 16:9 widescreen ratio—representing a major leap from the original title. Fresh content abounds in the form of a new Atlantis world, additional bosses like the formidable Colossus, and innovative mechanics spanning 50 Atlantis-themed levels.
Players can experiment with expanded movement options, such as improved air control, rapid stopping, coyote time, and variable jump heights.
The remaster also offers a host of cheats and unlockable features, including new character skins, alternative gameplay modes (like Tag and Fart mode), extra weapons, health boosts, and access to revamped music tracks.
The soundtrack, reimagined by original composer Dave Cowen, is now presented uncompressed for a richer audio experience. Hats are another major addition—these quirky collectibles provide not just aesthetic flair but also confer gameplay benefits.
From backward-shooting abilities to transformative powers like the Medusa Headdress, hats add a new strategic dimension to both cooperative and competitive matches. Building on Nitrome’s tradition of playful, accessible game design, Nitrome Classics serves both as a tribute to the golden age of arcade platformers and as a fresh entry point for new audiences on Nintendo Switch.
With the promise of more remastered favorites on the horizon, Nitrome is poised to rekindle nostalgia while preserving its legacy for the next generation of gamers. Twin Shot Deluxe releases on Nintendo Switch and additional platforms in early 2026.
Stay tuned for further updates on release dates and details for the Nitrome Classics series, and follow our coverage for the latest Nintendo Switch news and eShop releases.
Launching the series is Twin Shot Deluxe, a thorough remaster of the cult-favorite arcade platform shooter, which is scheduled for release in early 2026. Nitrome Classics aims to revitalize treasured games by meticulously rebuilding them from the ground up for current-generation hardware.
According to Nitrome, each title will feature substantial upgrades such as higher frame rates, widescreen support, and fully remastered audio.
Many entries in the series will be released as themed mini-collections, often including additional content previously unavailable in the original games.
Future releases—such as Silly Sausage and Skywire—are already in the pipeline and expected to follow Twin Shot Deluxe. Twin Shot Deluxe: Enhanced Remaster for Nintendo Switch Twin Shot Deluxe invites players to defend their homeland from invading forces as they harness the archery skills of the iconic Angel Cats characters.
The remastered version offers over 200 painstakingly crafted new levels across four distinct worlds, each introducing fresh challenges, bosses, and unique enemies.
Featuring both solo and expanded local cooperative multiplayer (supporting up to four players), Twin Shot Deluxe is engineered for both brisk single-player runs and competitive face-offs with friends, fully leveraging gamepad and keyboard compatibility on the Nintendo Switch. Significant graphical improvements have been made to ensure a visually striking experience.
Every sprite, animation, character, backdrop, and menu has been recreated to elevate the game to modern standards.
Nitrome emphasized that performance has been dramatically enhanced, with gameplay now running at a silky smooth 60 frames per second in a native 16:9 widescreen ratio—representing a major leap from the original title. Fresh content abounds in the form of a new Atlantis world, additional bosses like the formidable Colossus, and innovative mechanics spanning 50 Atlantis-themed levels.
Players can experiment with expanded movement options, such as improved air control, rapid stopping, coyote time, and variable jump heights.
The remaster also offers a host of cheats and unlockable features, including new character skins, alternative gameplay modes (like Tag and Fart mode), extra weapons, health boosts, and access to revamped music tracks.
The soundtrack, reimagined by original composer Dave Cowen, is now presented uncompressed for a richer audio experience. Hats are another major addition—these quirky collectibles provide not just aesthetic flair but also confer gameplay benefits.
From backward-shooting abilities to transformative powers like the Medusa Headdress, hats add a new strategic dimension to both cooperative and competitive matches. Building on Nitrome’s tradition of playful, accessible game design, Nitrome Classics serves both as a tribute to the golden age of arcade platformers and as a fresh entry point for new audiences on Nintendo Switch.
With the promise of more remastered favorites on the horizon, Nitrome is poised to rekindle nostalgia while preserving its legacy for the next generation of gamers. Twin Shot Deluxe releases on Nintendo Switch and additional platforms in early 2026.
Stay tuned for further updates on release dates and details for the Nitrome Classics series, and follow our coverage for the latest Nintendo Switch news and eShop releases.
