Classic robot arcade shooter Strania The Stella Machina to get enhanced Switch release 

Independent Japanese developer G.rev Ltd. has announced that it will be releasing Strania –The Stella Machina- EX for the Nintendo Switch on January 23. The game is an upgraded version of the original Strania –The Stella Machina-, which came out back in 2011 in arcades and on Xbox 360. 

Now coming to the Nintendo Switch, Strania –The Stella Machina- EX is the “extra” version of the nostalgic robot action shooter. Released in arcades in 2020, the EX version comes with numerous quality-of-life improvements and added content to make it the definitive edition of the robot blaster.  

First of all, Strania –The Stella Machina- EX features balance adjustments that make it easier for newcomers to get into the game. The player’s armaments have been buffed and other variables like enemy attacks have been adjusted accordingly. The original game’s three difficulty levels (Normal, Hard and Expert) have also been dialed down to make the game more accessible. Also, the game’s true ending can now be viewed by beating the game on Normal difficulty. 

At the same time, the EX version contains a brand-new challenge for Strania and shmup veterans- a new “Hell” difficulty mode which is significantly harder than the original game’s highest difficulty level.  

Other bonuses in the Switch release of Strania –The Stella Machina- EX include the option to switch to a new arranged soundtrack by original composer Keishi Yonao, and the inclusion of the additional story “Side Vower,” which was initially released as a DLC for the Xbox 360 version. 

Strania –The Stella Machina- EX will be released for Nintendo Switch on January 23.