Roguelike Action "Desolate Heroes" Released Today on Switch – Lead an Elite Squad to Battle the Insectoid Invasion and Save Humanity
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https://www.4gamer.net/games/942/G094269/20251016046/
Editorial Department: Akasaka | 2025/10/16 08:20 (UTC)
2P Games today (October 16, 2025) released the Nintendo Switch version of Desperation Heroes, developed by Fuse Game.
The standard price is 800 yen (tax included), but during a special sale running until October 29, it will be available at a 15% discount for 680 yen (tax included).
This game is a rogue-like action title where players command an elite squad to defend humanity from an invasion by alien insects arriving from space. The PC version has been available on Steam since November 2024.
It adopts gameplay mechanics similar to those found in Vampire Survivors, offering the freedom to combine weapons and plugins, as well as the exhilarating satisfaction of mowing down massive hordes of enemies.
Players can use six distinct hero characters, each with unique combat styles, and choose from over 17 types of weapons and more than 55 different plugin units.
Mission objectives assigned by headquarters vary widely—including reconnaissance scouting, targeted eliminations, extreme survival scenarios, and base defense—while procedurally generated stages ensure a fresh challenge every time you enter the battlefield.
Desperation Heroes on My Nintendo Store
操控机甲，迎击虫群！为人类存亡而战吧！
『Desperation Heroes』
Released for Nintendo Switch
The pixel-art rogue-like action game Desperation Heroes is officially released today on Nintendo Switch, developed by Fuse Game and published by 2P Games. The price is 800 yen, with a 15% discount offered as part of the launch promotion. Set in a world where human civilization teeters on collapse due to an invasion by swarms of alien insects from space, you will command an elite squad and utilize time-warp technology to rapidly travel across multiple parallel timelines. Fight fiercely against the insectoid invasion, twist fate itself, and ultimately annihilate the entire swarm to reclaim humanity’s future.
Aliens from space suddenly launch a full-scale assault, shattering Earth Defense Force’s combat capabilities. Your special unit is now humanity’s last hope. In the game, you can control six heroes, each with unique fighting styles. Equip over 17 different weapon systems to arm your mecha and combine more than 55 distinct plugin units to enhance performance. Even if a mission fails, retreat back to your mothership, use accumulated experience points to upgrade character skills, and unlock stronger air support for future operations.
Deep Mecha Customization System
To counter the ever-evolving threat of mutating insect swarms, players must flexibly combine various weapons and plugin units to create a unique combat style. Choose light sabers or chainsaws for high-speed melee combat, deploy laser cannons or rocket launchers for long-range suppression fire, or pair flamethrowers with machine guns to maintain control and dominance over areas. The vast array of equipment options and plugin combinations will help you maneuver freely amidst relentless waves of insects and carve out a path to victory even in the most desperate situations.
Master the Battlefield with Hero Skills
Each warrior comes equipped with unique combat abilities and specialized mecha, capable of turning the tide in decisive moments. Summon missiles for wide-area bombardment, wield a lightsaber to unleash dazzling whirlwind sword dances, or activate overload mode to dramatically boost your mech’s performance—properly utilizing these powers is key to seizing victory in life-or-death battles.
Weapon and Plugin Growth System
As battles progress, you’ll receive weapon resupply from headquarters and upgrade your mecha and equipment. Additionally, random supply containers appearing during combat provide further enhancement options. The game features over 17 main weapons and 55 functional plugin units. Plugins can improve rate of fire, ammunition capacity, and attack range, or add special effects such as burning, freezing, or chain attacks—some even completely alter a weapon’s firing mechanics. This ensures that every battle remains fresh and strategically rich.
Diverse Missions and Persistent Upgrade Mechanics
Headquarters assigns a variety of missions, including reconnaissance scouting, point elimination, extreme survival, and base defense. At the same time, special randomly generated stages containing unknown enemies and rewards ensure unique challenges with each battle entry. All experience gained during combat can be used at your mothership for permanent stat upgrades or unlocking achievements—continually enhancing your strength to face increasingly difficult battles.
The tragedy of the insect swarm’s invasion and the fall of your home has repeated across countless timelines. Yet, you are humanity’s final hope. Desperation Heroes is currently available for purchase on eShop. Join this grand counterattack right now—lead your heroic squad across time and space to defy the swarms and reshape the future! The fate of humanity rests in your hands!