Glory Hunters, a 2024 Game Boy game inspired by The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening, launches on Nintendo Switch on November 25, 2025. Developed by 2Think Design Studio and Ogre Pixels, the title features retro top-down gameplay focused on achievements and exploration. Fans can pre-order it now on the Nintendo eShop with a 15% discount.
Game Overview
Glory Hunters is a brand-new retro-style game originally released in 2024 exclusively for the Game Boy console. It draws clear inspiration from The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening, with its top-down art style, dungeon crawling, exploration, and hidden secrets. Players progress by earning in-game achievements that unlock glory points, which open new paths in the game's world.
The story follows heroes known as Glory Hunters who journey to ancient gods’ vessels to save the land of Glorianta from impending doom. As the official synopsis states: “A massive object is about to strike Earth, and you hear the call: Rise, hunter. Knights and warriors around the world make journeys from their homeland to the ancient gods’ vessels, seeking their blessing for an hour of need. These courageous heroes are called Glory Hunters. Fire has lit the sky, announcing the last days of the world. It is up to you to find one of the four gods’ vessels to save the land of Glorianta.”
Release Details
The Nintendo Switch version arrives on November 25, 2025, marking the game's expansion beyond its retro roots. It will be available digitally on the Nintendo eShop, with no plans announced for other platforms. Pre-orders are open now, offering a 15% discount that reduces the price from $9.99 to $8.49. While there's no dedicated Nintendo Switch 2 version confirmed, the game will be playable on the upcoming console through backward compatibility.
This release appeals especially to Zelda enthusiasts seeking nostalgic yet innovative gameplay on modern hardware.