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Escape From Castle Matsumoto

Two shinobis race against each other to recover stolen items and escape a Japanese castle, using their wits and tricks to outsmart the opponent. Retro split-screen duel arcade game using pixel art in 3D.

5 December 2024

Escape From Castle Matsumoto is an arcade, released 5 December 2024 on Linux, Mac and PC (Microsoft Windows).

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What Escape From Castle Matsumoto is

Escape From Castle Matsumoto was released in 2024. It is available on Linux, Mac and PC (Microsoft Windows). It runs on SDL.

The premise, in the publisher's words

Medieval Japan. An evil daimyo lord has stolen treasures of the Imperial family and hidden them in his castle in an attempt to seize power. As a young shinobi apprentice you've decided to sneak into the castle, recover the treasures and return them to their rightful owners in an attempt to bring prominence to your clan. However, a member of a competing clan has also discovered daimyo's scheme and is on the same mission as you. Do whatever it takes to be the first to recover stolen items and bring honor to your clan.
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How it plays

It is played from a side view perspective. Its themes are action. It supports multiplayer for up to 2 players online, and includes co-op. Local play supports 2 players. Available modes: Multiplayer, Single player and Split screen.

What it launched against

Escape From Castle Matsumoto launched on 5 December 2024, within three weeks of Delta Force, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, Marvel Rivals and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.

Released around the same time: Delta Force, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, Marvel Rivals, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.

Official trailer

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Quick answers

Escape From Castle Matsumoto — frequently asked questions

When did Escape From Castle Matsumoto come out?
Escape From Castle Matsumoto was released on 5 December 2024 for Linux, Mac and PC (Microsoft Windows).
Does Escape From Castle Matsumoto have multiplayer?
Yes. Escape From Castle Matsumoto supports multiplayer, including co-op for up to 2 players online.

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