Toki Getting A Remake On Nintendo Switch

Microids have announced a remake for 1989 arcade game Toki, coming to Nintendo Switch in late 2018.

Artist of the original Toki game, Philippe Dessoly, will be handling the game’s artistic direction. Pierre Adane will be taking care of the game’s development.

Check out the first screenshots and details below.

Toki, a human warrior, has a peaceful, primitive existence in the depths of the jungle with his beloved Miho. But they weren’t counting on the witch doctor Doctor Vookimedlo, who, entranced by Miho’s beauty, decides to kidnap her and transform Toki into a sinister-looking ape. With the help of the demon Bashtar, Doctor Vookimedlo takes Miho to his golden Palace far away. Determined to get her back, Toki sets forth on a perilous adventure to reach Doctor Vookimedlo’s home, save his sweetheart and regain his appearance.

The former warrior must adapt to his new form: rather than using conventional weapons, he spits strange projectiles at his enemies to eliminate them. In the course of his quest, Toki finds items that help him reach his destination, including an American football helmet, a pair of ferns and a tuba.