Originally published at: 3D Rail Shooter 'Rainbow Cotton' Hits PC and Consoles May 9 - XboxEra
Developer SUCCESS Corporation and publisher ININ Games announced today that their anticipated remaster of the Dreamcast 3D rail shooter ‘Rainbow Cotton’ will hit PC via Steam, Xbox, PlayStation consoles, and the Nintendo Switch on the 9th of May. Rainbow Cotton is the 5th installment in the Cotton franchise as a follow-up to Panorama Cotton and is the first true 3D shooter entry in this widely celebrated cute ‘em up franchise.
Per the press release and official website:
The reimagining of epic proportions through the power of remakes. Rainbow Cotton is the epitome of this process, breathing new life into the original 2000 Dreamcast release of Rainbow Cotton with stunning visuals, innovative gameplay mechanics, an added local 2-player mode, and even more magic. It’s a journey into the retro past, but reinvented for the present.
This new release of Rainbow Cotton comes packed with many new witchy twists and upgrades. Delivering an even more immersive and visually stunning experience, taking you on an arcade-inspired journey through a whimsical world!
- Bring on the Nostalgia: The Retro Mode allows you to experience the charm of the original Dreamcast version– as authentic as it can possibly be!
- Enhanced Gaming Experience: Revamped snap-back, lock-on targeting, controller rumble & speaker support, and more for a more luxurious gaming experience.
- Cotton’s New Look: Immerse yourself in the magic of the upgraded, stunning visuals!
- Dedicated Little Sibling Mode: Play as Cotton and Silk together with your Player 2 in this newly added local co-op mode!
- Team Sub or Team Dub?!: The fully animated cutscenes return in their original Japanese dubbing with translated English, French, Spanish, Italian, and German subtitles for your viewing pleasure!
Dive right into this 3D rail shooter as the young witch Cotton, accompanied by her trusty fairy friend, Silk. Lured by the promise of delicious Willow, help Cotton confront the wicked demon, Tweed, and his legions of followers who have stolen the Legendary Willow from the enchanting land of York Country. Hop on your broomstick and go to town in this wacky adventure!
Rainbow Cotton features exciting gameplay reminiscent of its predecessor, the classic game Panorama Cotton. The game takes you on an arcade-inspired journey through a fantastic world full of surprises and challenges. Every stage in Rainbow Cotton is guarded by peculiar bosses that puts your skills to the test. Collect power-ups, build up your flashy projectiles, and hurl them at colorful enemies. Use powerful magic attacks to clear the screen with fireballs and lightning. Only the most courageous (or stubborn, Willow-obsessed!) witches will prevail!
The charming 3D graphics will leave you mesmerized as you travel through, for example, a cozy moonlit town draped in Christmas lights, a mysterious sunken forest, and a magical castle above the clouds!
ININ and SUCCESS have also put out a little video, going in-depth on the work they do to bring beloved classics to new hardware. Check that out below for more details on the Cotton games as well as the screenshots below. Looking to broom ’em up right now? ‘Panorama Cotton’ and ‘Cotton 100%’ are currently available on the Xbox Store for your perusal.
