Embark on a sparkling journey in this long-awaited sequel to SUNSOFT’s legendary 8-bit platformer Gimmick! Solve puzzles, trick enemies, and explore a physics-based playground. Yumetaro is back!
Recent Reviews:
Very Positive (14) - 85% of the 14 user reviews in the last 30 days are positive.
All Reviews:
Positive (43) - 83% of the 43 user reviews for this game are positive.
Release Date:
Sep 5, 2024
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“It builds on the original game in some smart ways, but it never feels like it’s paying too much homage to be its own thing. If you enjoyed the first game, you’ll be thrilled with this.”
4.5/5 – TouchArcade

“Bitwave’s sequel manages to be faithful to the essence of the original while also carving out its own identity with a modern hand-drawn visual style, refined control scheme, and improved level design.”
8/10 – Nintendo Life

“The hand-drawn artwork is colourful, bright and crisp, and the animation is just wonderful. Just when you think you have seen the cutest anthropomorphic blob creature you have ever seen in your life, it throws another one at you to “squee” over, before pummelling it with a star volley.”
8/10 – GodIsAGeek

About This Game

A Classic Challenge Modernized

In Gimmick! 2, you once again meet the green little yokai Yumetaro. Decades after his first adventure he now sets out on a new quest in a world packed with interesting challenges, dangerous enemies, and hidden treasures. The game can be played in either a friendlier assisted mode, or if you’re up for a challenge play in the true-to-the-original “Gimmick!” mode!

Star physics

As a yokai, Yumetaro has the ability to summon and throw a powerful star that not only bounces, but also keeps the momentum of his movement. The Star can be used to activate switches, defend against enemies and even be ridden to get to those hard-to-reach places while exploring the secrets of the world. You can discover treasure, find shortcuts or set speed records by mastering the star's bouncing physics. Experiment with it to unlock its full potential. This is a game with true star power!

A Legendary Soundtrack

The composer David Wise hardly needs any introduction. In his work on the Gimmick! 2 soundtrack, he has both written completely new melodies and remade old classics. The soundtrack was creatively directed by Pelle Cahndlerby and recorded live in Sweden together with Joel Bille.

Blast from the past

The original Gimmick! game was released for the Famicom™ in 1992. It was localized and released in the West - but only in Scandinavia. This, combined with the fact that the game's physics and gameplay mechanics were far ahead of its time, made the game both fabled and beloved. With Gimmick! 2, however, there is no longer any doubt: this is a game that the whole world should have the chance to experience.

System Requirements

Windows
SteamOS + Linux
    Minimum:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
    • Processor: Quad-core Intel or AMD 2.5 GHz
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Any DirectX 11 or 12 compatible card.
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Storage: 2 GB available space
    Recommended:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
    • Processor: Intel i5-9400f / AMD Ryzen 5 3500X
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 / Radeon RX 6800
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Storage: 2 GB available space
    Minimum:
    • OS: Ubuntu 22.04
    • Storage: 2 GB available space
    Recommended:
    • OS: Ubuntu 22.04
    • Storage: 2 GB available space

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