Ancient Corp released turn-based dungeon RPG Ouritsu Anapoko Gakuen (Royal Anapoko Academy) for the Nintendo Switch in Japan. It is immediately available as a downloadable title and costs ¥2,800 (about $24). A new release announcement trailer also debuted at Nintendo’s Indie World showcase.
任天堂様IndieWorldにてご紹介いただきました、エインシャント最初で最後のRPG『王立 穴ポコ学園』がNintendoSwitch DLソフトとして配信開始！ ショートストーリー制、卒業により代替わりする主人公、戦略性あるバトル、森長あやみ先生による総勢120人の個性的な生徒たち！ じっくりとお楽しみください pic.twitter.com/gK4UpjEH6A
— 株式会社エインシャント【ハム式】 (@AncientGames_JP) December 16, 2021
Ancient Corp notes that Ouritsu Anapoko Gakuen is the “first and last RPG” from the developer. The game features a total of 120 characters to use in its strategic turn-based combat. Manga artist Ayami Morinaga illustrated many of the character models, as well as the game’s four-panel comics.
As the story is based around a school of dungeon explorers, there are school-themed minigames and tests that allow players to grow their characters. Eventually, these students may graduate from the school and leave the player’s roster. However, these graduating characters can also pass down their experience and skills to incoming students. As the story progresses, players can use these generational skills to battle stronger enemies.
You can check out the official Ouritsu Anapoko Gakuen release announcement trailer below:
Ancient Corp is a Japan-based developer and publisher of the Mamotte Knight and Gotta Protectors series. It also developed the original Sonic the Hedgehog on the Sega Genesis, as well as Streets of Rage 2 and 3.
Ouritsu Anapoko Gakuen is immediately available for download on the Japanese Nintendo eShop. The game costs ¥2,800 (about $24). There is currently no word on an international or English release.
