You might remember, back in February, Arika announcedan adapted Nintendo Switch editionof its cult fighting titleFighting EX Layer, with the promise of further news on April 1. Well, it seems that “further news” is the game’s actual release – at least in Japan – asFighting EX Layer: Another Dashis now available on the Japanese iteration of the Nintendo eShop, with a western release to follow on April 15.
Fighting EX Layer: Another Dashis a free-to-play “stripped down” edition of the 2017 fighter, which features an overhauled control scheme, as well as the removal, or replacement of certain mechanics withinFEXL‘s “Gougi” system. The free-to-play edition ofAnother Dashincludes four characters – D.Dark, Darun, Kairi, and Shirase – while a paid DLC pack adds all remaining members of theFEXLroster, as well as online play. This will be the same delivery system for the western release, with the paid edition retailing for around $25.
Fighting EX Layer struggled to find its place in the crowded fighting game market, and while it has never really taken off as much as Arika might have been hoping, it’s a solid little fighter, with am old-school cast of characters and solid and generous support from its developer. Perhaps this new Switch edition will help the game to find a new audience in handheld form.
