08-05-2019, 11:54 AM
Irem’s Classic Shoot ‘Em Up X Multiply Is Coming To Arcade Archives On Switch
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<p>The classic side-scrolling shoot ’em up <strong>XMultiply</strong> is expected to make a comeback on the Switch thanks to Hamster’s glorious retro line, Arcade Archives.</p>
<p>If you’re not familiar with this title, you might at least know the Japanese developer behind it. Irem was best known for <strong>R-Type</strong> back in the day. XMultiply – released in 1989 – is a follow-up to the original R-Type.</p>
<p>The story in X Multiply is about microscopic aliens invading a planet. Scientists deploy a small-sized fighter into the body of a person who has been infected by this unknown threat and it’s your job as the player to save the day.</p>
<p>Irem’s <a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2018/01/irem_arcade_classics_kid_niki_youjuu-den_and_moon_patrol_heading_to_switch">previous ACA releases</a> on Switch include <strong><a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/games/gameboy/kid_niki">Kid Niki</a></strong>, <strong>Youjuu-Den</strong> And <strong><a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/games/switch-eshop/arcade_archives_moon_patrol">Moon Patrol</a></strong>. Below is arcade footage of the game, courtesy of the <a class="external" href="https://youtu.be/JIzTSeP7yIQ">YouTube channel</a> Retro Hawk.</p>
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<p><em>Is this the classic shoot ’em up you’ve been waiting for on the Switch? Leave a comment below.</em></p>
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<figure class="picture strip"><a title="X Multiply" href="http://images.nintendolife.com/d2f65be57219a/x-multiply.original.jpg"><img class="lazy" src="http://static.nintendolife.com/blank.gif" data-original="http://images.nintendolife.com/d2f65be57219a/x-multiply.900x.jpg" alt="X Multiply"></a></figure>
<p>The classic side-scrolling shoot ’em up <strong>XMultiply</strong> is expected to make a comeback on the Switch thanks to Hamster’s glorious retro line, Arcade Archives.</p>
<p>If you’re not familiar with this title, you might at least know the Japanese developer behind it. Irem was best known for <strong>R-Type</strong> back in the day. XMultiply – released in 1989 – is a follow-up to the original R-Type.</p>
<p>The story in X Multiply is about microscopic aliens invading a planet. Scientists deploy a small-sized fighter into the body of a person who has been infected by this unknown threat and it’s your job as the player to save the day.</p>
<p>Irem’s <a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2018/01/irem_arcade_classics_kid_niki_youjuu-den_and_moon_patrol_heading_to_switch">previous ACA releases</a> on Switch include <strong><a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/games/gameboy/kid_niki">Kid Niki</a></strong>, <strong>Youjuu-Den</strong> And <strong><a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/games/switch-eshop/arcade_archives_moon_patrol">Moon Patrol</a></strong>. Below is arcade footage of the game, courtesy of the <a class="external" href="https://youtu.be/JIzTSeP7yIQ">YouTube channel</a> Retro Hawk.</p>
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<p><em>Is this the classic shoot ’em up you’ve been waiting for on the Switch? Leave a comment below.</em></p>
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