Goonect 2 coming to Nintendo Switch – from Bandai Namco’s indie game label Gyaar Studio and Phoenixx

Today, Bandai Namco Studios’ indie game label Gyaar Studio and publisher Phoenixx revealed Goonect 2 for Nintendo Switch. The title is planned for release this May.

Goonect 2 is a two-player co-op action-adventure game. While the original never left Japan, it looks like we’re getting the sequel worldwide.

Set off on a spirited journey through a vibrant 3D world where two players must hold hands the entire time to reach the end! Grab a buddy for a classic couch co-op experience or become besties with an online partner to navigate unlimited, randomly-generated stages across eight difficulty levels.

Put stretchy, rubber-like arms to the test while completing platforming challenges and dodging obstacles that could tear the pair apart. Once players let go of each other’s hands, it’s game over! Overcome towering wooden blocks, giant basketballs, and powerful wind gusts by pulling, launching, or even using each other as a stepping stone.

Reach the goal while perfectly in sync with a friend, or choose to control both characters at once for a solo excursion offline. Aim for a high Bond Level rank at the end of each stage, which is calculated based on clear time, number of restarts, and number of hearts collected.

Bandai Namco Studios said today: “We’re excited to bring Goonect 2 to a global audience. Its predecessor, Goonect, was very popular in Japan, and we hope more people will come to enjoy the thrills of sharing one fate with their gaming partner. Goonect 2 adds lots of new features to the game, while maintaining its focus on fun and friendship building.”

Check out the first screenshots below.

Screenshots

We’ll keep you updated with the exact release date. Further Nintendo Switch coverage can be found here.