A new Dokapon game is coming to Nintendo Switch with Dokapon: Ikari no Tekken. Biccamera, a retailer in Japan, has just released a pre-order for the game.
Dokapon: Ikari no Tekken was originally released for the PlayStation in late 1999, but only in Japan. New features are planned for the Nintendo Switch version of this board game and RPG hybrid, such as the addition of online play now. It is possible to pause a game at any time and resume where you left off. Another important feature is a double speed function, and you can increase the game speed between 3x and 5x – this is even supported online.
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It is not yet known whether Dokapon: Ikari no Tekken will be localized for the West. That said, Idea Factory released Dokapon Kingdom: Connect – initially on Wii – in the West last year, so it's possible the company could do something similar. Dokapon: Ikari no Tekken launches for Switch in Japan on August 1, 2024.
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Dokapon: Ikari no Tekken is a role-playing game developed by Asmik Ace Entertainment and released exclusively in Japan. This game is the first installment in the Dokapon series, which is a unique fusion between the role-playing and board game genres.
Dokapon: Ikari no Tekken features innovative gameplay that combines traditional role-playing game elements with board game mechanics. Players explore a fantasy world, battle monsters, and complete quests while competing against each other to become the mightiest hero.
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Battles are turn-based, where players can use special skills, weapons, and magic to defeat their opponents. Battles are strategic, with important choices to make to maximize the chances of success.
One of the most notable aspects of Dokapon: Ikari no Tekken is its competitive multiplayer mode. Up to four players can compete in a race to amass as much wealth and glory as possible. Players can attack their opponents, steal their treasures, and even form temporary alliances to achieve their objectives.
The game also features a variety of quests, random events, and encounters with non-player characters that add depth and diversity to the gameplay experience. Players must make strategic decisions throughout their adventure to succeed and become the legendary hero of Dokapon.
Graphically, Dokapon: Ikari no Tekken adopts a colorful and charming style typical of Super Famicom games of the era. The characters, monsters and environments are well-drawn and animated, adding to the playful atmosphere of the game. The soundtrack features catchy melodies that accompany the game's action and reinforce players' immersion in the world of Dokapon.
Although “Dokapon: Ikari no Tekken” was released exclusively in Japan and did not enjoy wide release at the time, it was well received by gamers and critics for its innovative gameplay and competitive multiplayer mode. . It laid the foundation for the “Dokapon” series which later found success on other platforms and in other parts of the world.