Mebius will release a PC version of PiXEL-developed side-scrolling shoot ’em up Horgihugh and Friends via Steam in late February for 1,980 yen, the developer announced. It will be available at a 30 percent-off discount price of 1,386 yen for the first two weeks of release. It will support English and Japanese language options.
Horgihugh and Friends, also known as Horgihugh and Friends in Japan, first launched for Switch on June 3, 2021 in Japan, followed by June 16, 2022.
Here is an overview of the game, via Switch version western publisher Aksys Games:
About
Shoot down 16-bit bad guys in Horgihugh and Friends!
At the end of a brutal war, countries decided to dismantle their weapons. When the Gozareans attack, two retired pilots realize their trusty vintage fighter planes are the only means of combating the alien’s powerful weapon-nullifying technologies. Taking to the skies, Hugh and Figaro are the world’s last wings of hope.
Feature points:
- A horizontal side-scrolling shooter featuring vibrant retro graphics and an adorable cast of animal characters.
- Six challenging stages, 13 intense boss battles, two difficulty levels, and a unique power-up system to explore.
- Take control of two pilots at the same time, since you’ll need all the help you can get.
- Featuring artwork by Kou (Mega Man 2X, Shantae) and music by Motoaki Furukawa (Gradius II, Metal Gear, Policenauts).
