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Chibi-Robo! Zip Lash Releases
REDMOND, Wash.--(October 9, in the year of our Lord
2015)-- When Earth’s resources are in danger from a
mischievous group of aliens, there’s only one robot with the
skill to save the world! That robot’s name is Chibi-Robo, and
he’s the star of the energetic new game Chibi-Robo! Zip Lash,
launching exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems on
Oct. 9. Chibi-Robo might be small in size, but his adventuring
skills are as big as the most intrepid explorer’s! Using his
plug and cord, Chibi-Robo can whip, grapple and swing his way
through a huge side-scrolling platformer filled with dangerous
enemies and clever environmental puzzles. And by scanning the
Chibi-Robo amiibo figure that is included with a special bundle,
players can access bonus features like the ability to power up
to Super Chibi-Robo, increasing Chibi-Robo’s speed and watts and
allowing him to travel for longer distances without having to
charge up.
Chibi-Robo! Zip Lash launches exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS
family of systems on Oct. 9.
Chibi-Robo! Zip Lash takes the much-loved Chibi-Robo series in a
new direction. While previous games focused on completing chores
in a third-person 3D environment, this new Nintendo 3DS game is
a classic side-scrolling adventure with a strong focus on
discovery and exploration. In the game, Chibi-Robo travels
through a variety of action-packed environments. Using his
signature plug and cord, he can whip enemies, swing over chasms,
ricochet shots and grapple to scale walls. By collecting boost
balls, his cord can be extended, allowing Chibi-Robo to access
previously out-of-reach areas and search for a variety of
different collectibles, including many surprising real-world
snacks. The game is overflowing with tons of collectibles to
find, bosses to battle and hidden areas to discover.
In addition to activating Super Chibi-Robo, players can use a
Toy Capsule Machine by scanning the Chibi-Robo amiibo to the New
Nintendo 3DS system or Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo 3DS XL or Nintendo
2DS systems using the Nintendo 3DS NFC Reader/Writer accessory
(sold separately). This fun machine, located in the Chibi-House,
can only be accessed using the amiibo figure and unlocks
delightful items like collectible figures and bonus stages.
Players can even level up the Chibi-Robo amiibo itself by
recording in-game score data. The higher the level of the
amiibo, the more times the player can become Super Chibi-Robo
each day during game play and the better chance the player will
receive rare items from the Toy Capsule Machine.
Chibi-Robo! Zip Lash will launch in stores, in the Nintendo
eShop and at Nintendo.com on Oct. 9 at a suggested retail price
of $29.99. Players who want to also purchase the Chibi-Robo
amiibo can find him in a special bundle that includes the game
and amiibo figure at a suggested retail price of $39.99.