Gimmick! Special Edition (Switch)

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Save the day as a star-shooting, platform-bouncing cutie pie in Gimmick! Special Edition. SUNSOFT's beloved physics-based action platformer finally bursts onto current platforms enriched with a rewind feature, a time attack mode, online leaderboards, and modern extras.

Mild Fantasy Violence

Gameplay Gallery

Product Details

Gimmick! Special Edition is on a region-free physical cart for the Nintendo Switch. This is an open pre-order for a limited time.

PRE-ORDERS CLOSE ON SUNDAY, JUNE 18, 2023 AT 11:59 PM EASTERN TIME.

This is not a numbered release, and thus is not a part of the zaituporteroselectricos Collection. We are distributing this title on behalf of Sunsoft. Missing out on this release will not compromise a complete Limited Run set.

Gimmick! Special Edition includes:

Reversible Cover

Genre: Platformer

# of Players: 1 Player

Supported Languages: English, Japanese

PLEASE NOTE: There is no purchase limit on this item. This item is currently in manufacturing and artwork is subject to change. Products are typically not expected to ship until 4-6 months after the preorder window closes. Future production updates will be visible on the product page and your account page. All orders are considered final and can not be canceled.

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An old-school challenge enhanced for the modern player

SUNSOFT's NES™ classic Gimmick! returns in this long-wished-for Special Edition from City Connection. Experience a stunning physics-based platformer with updated features like online leaderboards, achievements, a time attack mode, save and quick load, a rewind function, a gorgeous gallery (with cartridges, art, and scanned manuals), and more.

Stellar platform physics with a bouncing star

Explore a physics-based playground that was way ahead of its time. As the cute youkai Yumetaro, use your star-summoning powers to tackle complex challenges with creativity and finesse. Your wonderful star will help you reach hidden spots, traverse cliffs, and pull off trick shots that outwit even the toughest baddies!

Discover a hidden NES™ treasure

Gimmick! was exclusively released on Famicom™/NES™ in Japan and Scandinavia in the early ‘90s. It pushed the console to its limits and the Japanese cartridge featured SunSoft 5B, a custom sound chip that let Masashi Kageyama compose a star-studded soundtrack. Gimmick! remains one of the most valuable (and rarest) NES™ cartridges ever made. The Scandinavian version was called “Mr. Gimmick”.

Uncover secrets in a race against time!

Gimmick! Special Edition features a time attack mode for speedrunners, and completionists can hunt for secrets all throughout the game. Unlock a wonderful surprise by finding everything. For a hard-core challenge, disable all quality-of-life features in "Serious Mode" to crank up the excitement!

Modern enhancements: