Captain Velvet Meteor: The Jump+ Dimensions Launches Steam Page, 50% Discount on eShop
TOKYO – Dec. 16, 2022 – SHUEISHA GAMES, the Tokyo-based indie game publishing branch of manga giant SHUEISHA and developer Momo-Pi, are happy to announce the opening of the Captain Velvet Meteor Steam page, along with its first big sale on the Nintendo eShop.
In conjunction with JUMP FESTA '23 happening this weekend in Tokyo, SHUEISHA GAMES is contributing to the celebration of all things JUMP with the launch of the Steam page for critically acclaimed Captain Velvet Meteor: The Jump+ Dimensions. Previously only available on the Nintendo Switch, the award-winning tactical game earned high praise from IGN, Kotaku, and Famitsu for its tight gameplay, emotionally driven story, and clever use of the Jump+ characters. Fans are encouraged to flood the Steam page with Wishlists and requests for the game's PC version!
Captain Velvet Meteor will also be on sale for the first time on the Nintendo eShop during the holiday season with a 50% discount.
Captain Velvet Meteor tells the story of Damien, a shy boy born to a French father and a Japanese mother, whose life transforms when his family moves to Japan. Adapting to life in Japan is complex. Unable to cope with his new environment, Damien becomes an imaginary hero, "Captain Velvet Meteor," and embarks on a fantastical journey to combat his fears. His companions on these adventures are heroes from his favorite Jump+ manga!
In battles, players control Captain Velvet Meteor and a "Jump+" hero. Guide the team to defeat Damien's insecurities come-to-life with attacks unique to each character, such as melee, long-range, and charge attacks. Wipe out enemies with unique combo attacks triggered by characters' positions, which adds plenty of puzzle elements to exhilarating battles.
Featuring Jump+ Heroes from:
SPY×FAMILY - Loid Forger
Monster No. 8 - Kafka Hibino
HEART GEAR - Chrome
Slime Life - Slime
Hell’s Paradise: Jigokuraku - Gabimaru
Summer Time Rendering - Ushio Kofune
Tis Time for "Torture," Princess - Princess & Ex
GHOST REAPER GIRL - Chloé Love & Kai Iod
Captain Velvet Meteor will also be playable in the SHUEISHA GAMES booth at JUMP FESTA '23, along with demos of Arcana of Paradise -The Tower-, SOULVARS, UKIYO, and ONI. JUMP FESTA '23 will be held on Saturday, Dec. 17, and Sunday, Dec. 18, at Makuhari Messe in Tokyo. Tickets are free and distributed by lottery via the JUMP Navi App on iOS and Google Play.
Captain Velvet Meteor: The Jump+ Dimensions is available now on Nintendo Switch with a 50% discount for $12.50 from Dec. 17 to Jan. 3, with support for English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, French, Spanish, and Brazillian Portuguese text. A demo is now available on the eShop.
About SHUEISHA GAMES
SHUEISHA GAMES is a new video game publisher born by crossing the boundaries between the publishing and game industries, founded by the owners of the influential and popular Jump shonen manga publications and Viz Media. SHUEISHA GAMES aims to combine the ability of a publishing company to find and nurture new talent with the power of a game company to develop and deliver titles, bringing unique games to a worldwide audience.
SHUEISHA GAMES' first wave of titles includes The Tower -To the Bottom-, Captain Velvet Meteor: The Jump+ Dimensions, SOULVARS, ONI: Road to be the Mightiest Oni, and UKIYO, with an upcoming large-scale collaborative effort in the works with NetEase Games titled unVEIL the world currently in production. Early recognition for their works includes awards from Japan's premier indie showcase BitSummit and selections by Day of the Devs, THE MIX, INDIE Live Expo, and Asobu Indie Showcase.
About Momo-pi
Captain Velvet Meteor: The Jump+ Dimensions is developed by Momo-Pi, an indie game studio led by Rinaldo Wirz, a Swiss artist living in Japan. The culturally diverse studio garnered critical praise with their game, Persephone, and won the "Shueisha Shonen Jump+ Award" at the Google Play Indie Game Festival 2019. Captain Velvet Meteor is the result of Shueisha Games and Shonen Jump+'s first attempt to offer a small studio the full scope of the publisher's famous manga works.
In conjunction with JUMP FESTA '23 happening this weekend in Tokyo, SHUEISHA GAMES is contributing to the celebration of all things JUMP with the launch of the Steam page for critically acclaimed Captain Velvet Meteor: The Jump+ Dimensions. Previously only available on the Nintendo Switch, the award-winning tactical game earned high praise from IGN, Kotaku, and Famitsu for its tight gameplay, emotionally driven story, and clever use of the Jump+ characters. Fans are encouraged to flood the Steam page with Wishlists and requests for the game's PC version!
Captain Velvet Meteor will also be on sale for the first time on the Nintendo eShop during the holiday season with a 50% discount.
Captain Velvet Meteor tells the story of Damien, a shy boy born to a French father and a Japanese mother, whose life transforms when his family moves to Japan. Adapting to life in Japan is complex. Unable to cope with his new environment, Damien becomes an imaginary hero, "Captain Velvet Meteor," and embarks on a fantastical journey to combat his fears. His companions on these adventures are heroes from his favorite Jump+ manga!
In battles, players control Captain Velvet Meteor and a "Jump+" hero. Guide the team to defeat Damien's insecurities come-to-life with attacks unique to each character, such as melee, long-range, and charge attacks. Wipe out enemies with unique combo attacks triggered by characters' positions, which adds plenty of puzzle elements to exhilarating battles.
Featuring Jump+ Heroes from:
SPY×FAMILY - Loid Forger
Monster No. 8 - Kafka Hibino
HEART GEAR - Chrome
Slime Life - Slime
Hell’s Paradise: Jigokuraku - Gabimaru
Summer Time Rendering - Ushio Kofune
Tis Time for "Torture," Princess - Princess & Ex
GHOST REAPER GIRL - Chloé Love & Kai Iod
Captain Velvet Meteor will also be playable in the SHUEISHA GAMES booth at JUMP FESTA '23, along with demos of Arcana of Paradise -The Tower-, SOULVARS, UKIYO, and ONI. JUMP FESTA '23 will be held on Saturday, Dec. 17, and Sunday, Dec. 18, at Makuhari Messe in Tokyo. Tickets are free and distributed by lottery via the JUMP Navi App on iOS and Google Play.
Captain Velvet Meteor: The Jump+ Dimensions is available now on Nintendo Switch with a 50% discount for $12.50 from Dec. 17 to Jan. 3, with support for English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, French, Spanish, and Brazillian Portuguese text. A demo is now available on the eShop.
About SHUEISHA GAMES
SHUEISHA GAMES is a new video game publisher born by crossing the boundaries between the publishing and game industries, founded by the owners of the influential and popular Jump shonen manga publications and Viz Media. SHUEISHA GAMES aims to combine the ability of a publishing company to find and nurture new talent with the power of a game company to develop and deliver titles, bringing unique games to a worldwide audience.
SHUEISHA GAMES' first wave of titles includes The Tower -To the Bottom-, Captain Velvet Meteor: The Jump+ Dimensions, SOULVARS, ONI: Road to be the Mightiest Oni, and UKIYO, with an upcoming large-scale collaborative effort in the works with NetEase Games titled unVEIL the world currently in production. Early recognition for their works includes awards from Japan's premier indie showcase BitSummit and selections by Day of the Devs, THE MIX, INDIE Live Expo, and Asobu Indie Showcase.
About Momo-pi
Captain Velvet Meteor: The Jump+ Dimensions is developed by Momo-Pi, an indie game studio led by Rinaldo Wirz, a Swiss artist living in Japan. The culturally diverse studio garnered critical praise with their game, Persephone, and won the "Shueisha Shonen Jump+ Award" at the Google Play Indie Game Festival 2019. Captain Velvet Meteor is the result of Shueisha Games and Shonen Jump+'s first attempt to offer a small studio the full scope of the publisher's famous manga works.
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