The new Chibi-Robo! game is a few days from release as the special amiibo of the little robot, which of course comes packaged with the game.
Chibi-Robo! Zip Lash takes the much-loved Chibi-Robo series in a new direction. While previous games focused on completing chores in a third-person 3D environment, this new Nintendo 3DS game is a classic side-scrolling adventure with a strong focus on discovery and exploration.
In the game, Chibi-Robo travels through a variety of action-packed environments. Using his signature plug and cord, he can whip enemies, swing over chasms, ricochet shots and grapple to scale walls. By collecting boost balls, his cord can be extended, allowing Chibi-Robo to access previously out-of-reach areas and search for a variety of different collectibles, including many surprising real-world snacks.
“With colorful graphics, accessible game play and a lovable main character, Chibi-Robo! Zip Lash is perfect for every member of the family,” said Scott Moffitt, Nintendo of America’s Executive Vice President of Sales & Marketing. “It is a terrific addition to the robust series of fun Nintendo games launching between now and the end of year.”
The game will be released for the Nintendo 3DS on October 9th. And while you could purchase the game on the Nintendo 3DS eShop, why would you want to do that when you’ll miss out on the Chibi-Robo amiibo that comes packaged with the game. And since you can’t purchase this amiibo by itself, it makes sense to purchase the physical game.
Players can use a Toy Capsule Machine in the game by scanning the Chibi-Robo amiibo located in the Chibi-House, which can only be accessed using the amiibo figure and unlocks items like collectible figures and bonus stages. You can even level up the Chibi-Robo amiibo itself by recording in-game score data. The higher the level of the amiibo, the more times the player can become Super Chibi-Robo each day during game play and the better chance the player will receive rare items from the Toy Capsule Machine.
Chibi-Robo! Zip Lash will launch in stores, in the Nintendo eShop and at Nintendo.com on October 9th at a suggested retail price of $39.99. The special special bundle that includes the game and amiibo figure will retail at a suggested retail price of $49.99 in Canada.
