Pix'n Love and Aurora Studios have announced that the Nightmare Busters Rebirth Kickstarter campaign has reached its goal in less than 7 hours. With that, we can confirm that a physical release is on the way for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Super Nintendo.
On current consoles, both a standard and a collector's edition are available, costing €45 and €70, respectively. The collector's edition includes the OST on CD + in digital, a 32-page art booklet, a numbered certificate of authenticity, a keyring featuring Flynn, an acrylic standee, five lithographs, your name in the credits, wallpapers (for PC and mobile) and access to a special channel on Discord.
The physical editions are scheduled to ship in October 2026.
About-
Nightmare Busters Rebirth is a fast-paced run ‘n gun game with stunning hand-drawn 2D visuals. Travel through the Kingdom of Dreams to defeat the nightmare menace and bring sweet dreams back to the children!
The Kingdom of Dreams is in Peril
The Tyrant, an evil creature, has assembled a nightmarish army to seize control of the kingdom. Luckily, Flynn and Floyd, two leprechaun brothers and skilled nightmare hunters armed with magical cards, are here to stop him!
One Game, Two Eras
Inspired by the golden age of arcade games, Nightmare Busters Rebirth immerses players in a stunning world where the supernatural meets fast-paced action. Take control of Flynn and Floyd, the leprechaun brothers, as you explore diverse environments and put your reflexes to the test. Blending tight gameplay, explosive action, and hand-drawn graphics, this 2D run ‘n gun is a thrill ride for adrenaline junkies!
A Classic, Lovingly Remade
Originally developed in 1994 by Arcade Zone for the Super Nintendo, the release of Nightmare Busters was ultimately canceled. Now, in partnership with Pix’n Love Games, Aurora Game Studio breathes new life into this extraordinary game. With Nightmare Busters Rebirth—and under the guidance of some of the original creators—you’ll experience this intense adventure through a complete overhaul. The game now features enhanced visuals, refined animations, and a fully reorchestrated soundtrack while staying true to the essence of what made the original so special.
Features-
- Explore diverse and magical environments.
- Battle massive bosses that will put your skills to the test!
- Share the adventure in local cooperative play for two players.
- Build your character by choosing your secondary shot, three superpowers, and a passive ability!
- Modern gameplay: easy to learn, challenging to master.
- Replay levels to chase the coveted S++ rank.
- Gorgeous, hand-drawn 2D graphics.
- Epic moments filled with thrills and emotions!
Collector's Edition-
- The OST on CD + in digital
- A 32-page art booklet
- A numbered certificate of authenticity
- A keyring featuring Flynn
- An acrylic standee
- Five lithographs
- Your name in the credits
- Wallpapers (for PC and mobile)
- Access to a special channel on the Discord
Trailer-