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September 22, in the year of our Lord 2023 -- You're in for a 3-in-1 treat! Super Rare Games is beyond excited to be partnering up with Akupara Games to bring you a collection of three games on one cartridge. This is a one-of-a-kind collection that only exists in a physical format on Nintendo Switch. This collection will be shipping with Relic Hunters Zero: Remix, the frantic 2D twin-stick looter shooter and roguelike, Whispering Willows, the stunning 2D horror puzzler, and Kardboard Kings, the shop management and card game hybrid!

A total of 3,000 copies will ever be printed which will go on sale on September 28th at 6pm BST (10am PDT/1pm EDT). As indie's best friend, Super Rare Games works closely with the developers to ensure that every element of each release is an homage to the game printed on the cartridge. The Akupara Collection physical release comes with the 3 games on 1 physical cartridge, a full-colour manual, an exclusive sticker, and trading cards.

Fans also won't be waiting for long as Super Rare Games titles ship shortly after release.

ABOUT RELIC HUNTERS ZERO: REMIX

With a community of millions of fans from around the world, prepare for adventure and level it up in more ways than one! Follow your heroes: Jimmy, Pinkyy, Ace, Panzer, Biu, Raff, and Red as they explore, looking for relics while trying to get the Ducans off their Asteroid. Run, Gun, and Dodge your way through numerous space ducks and evil space turtles. It’s fast, it’s tactical, and it feels deliciously smooth to play. Unlock new weapons, characters and use relics to overcome waves of enemies to ultimately defeat Duke, The Ducan Commander!

F E A T U R E S –

Seven Playable Characters – Each Relic Hunter comes equipped with unique stats, skills, and skins, allowing for diverse playstyle and combat
Multiple Explosive Game Modes – Classic 12-level "Adventure" Mode with unlockable relics and items; challenging "Endless" Mode with unique mechanics and economy; "Storm" Mode that progressively increases in difficulty and chaos
Daily Content – Show off your combat prowess and see how you rank against your fellow Hunters in Daily Mode, where everyone faces the same random challenge
Couch Co-Op – Up to 2 players can team up in local multiplayer for new strategies and battle tactics (Dual Joy-Con™ and Nintendo Switch™ Pro Controller support)
Progressive Original Chiptunes Soundtrack – Energetic tracks to amp you up as you beatdown swarms of Ducans
Overcome Tough Enemies & Mini-Bosses – Be cautious of the powerful Ducan commanders who will rise up to overwhelm you and your team
Powerful Community-Built Weapons – Explore the Asteroid Dungeon Nemesis riddled with a myriad of different weapons, some designed by members of the Relic Hunters community
In-Game Achievements – Track and unlock achievements for a variety of challenges you'll face

ABOUT WHISPERING WILLOWS

Young Elena Elkhorn embarks on a harrowing journey to find her missing father and discover the secrets of the Willows Mansion. Aiding her journey is a unique amulet, she received from her father, which allows her to astral project her spirit into a ghostly-realm and communicate with the dead. Play as Elena to find her missing father, use your astral projection to solves the mansion’s tricks and puzzles, help the lingering souls and discover so much more in Whispering Willows.

F E A T U R E S –

HD rumble – Feel ghostly presences through Elena's amulet with unique patterns for friendly and aggressive spirits
Beautiful 2D Art – Immerse yourself in a beautifully hand-drawn 2D world as you traverse the Mansion grounds
Haunting Audio – Allow the haunting music and chilling sound effects to send goosebumps across your neck
Twisted Plot – Let the history of the Willows Mansion draw you into a plot full of twists and betrayal
Puzzling Secrets – Explore the vast Mansion and unlock its puzzling secrets as you search for your missing Father

ABOUT KARBOARD KINGS

Open your own Card shop by the seaside! Buy, trade, and sell Cards, OR keep them for your own collection! Earn a reputation with customers, beat your shop goals, unlock new decorations, and host exciting events to bring everyone to the best Card shop in town!

You are Harry Hsu, a young man who recently inherited his father's seaside card shop. Left with just a bit of cash and a tiny inventory, it's up to you to restore the shop's reputation as the center for the most popular trading card game in the world: "Warlock." With the shop’s reputation on the line, you start working behind the counter, juggling the locals' requests while trying to familiarize yourself with the peculiar market of selling Warlock cards.

F E A T U R E S –

Buy, Sell, or Flex – Buy low, sell high, or just add Cards to your showcase for all to see!
Collect Over 100 Unique Cards - From ripping open booster packs, to buying singles, you’ll uncover dozens of vibey Cards featuring illustrations from stacks of talented artists! (Plus their rare, shiny variants!)
Master An Ever-Changing Market – Reprints, rumours, rule changes, kids' meal promos, thieves, and church condemnations (the usual suspects) will all affect the price of your treasured cards. Think fast!
Win the Hearts of Customers – Befriend regulars by tracking down their requests, help build their decks, and become a part of a sleepy seaside town! Or just rip them off and feel their wrath!
Build The Perfect Shop – New management means new branding - create your dream shop with a catalogue of walls, flooring, furniture, and knickknacks; everyone loves a good chia pet, right?
Solve The Mystery – All is not what it seems on the seaside! The appearance of a mysterious masked thief leaves locals wondering who to trust with their precious Cards! Who is this shadowy character? And just what are the Legendary Cards?
Card Game Island – Buy a ticket to Card Game Island, testing your wits and wiles against the most formidable duelists in a roguelite deckbuilding game mode.

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