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Classic Arcade Gameplay Meets Thrilling Symphonies

Yū Suzuki's Air Twister Finally Arrives to Home Consoles & PCs!

Stuttgart, Germany - June 27, 2023 - ININ and YSNET are thrilled to announce the anticipated release of Air Twister, the exhilarating 3D shooting adventure game crafted by the legendary Yū Suzuki, on modern consoles!

Renowned for iconic titles such as Space Harrier, After Burner, Out Run and the Shenmue series, the Japanese game designer returns with an exciting new experience. Pre-orders begin on July 18th, so mark your calendar for the release on November 10, 2023!

Air Twister will be available in both physical and digital formats for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 & 5 and only digitally for Xbox and PC. Secure your copy in advance and get ready for a captivating journey through Yū Suzuki's imaginative realms!

In Air Twister, embark on an epic quest with Princess Arch as she fights to save her planet from imminent destruction. Armed with arrows that trace graceful arcs of light, she confronts bizarre invaders in her path. With more than 20 unique enemies to conquer and beautifully designed stages to explore, Air Twister promises an unforgettable gaming experience.

To evoke a sense of nostalgia for traditional arcade games, Yū Suzuki designed Air Twister with varying levels of difficulty, providing an authentic old-school arcade feel.

The game's challenging gameplay is amplified by an epic musical score by Valensia that will take you on a nostalgic and thrilling journey. It is a one-of-a-kind gaming adventure that no player will soon forget!

Check out the Announcement Trailer to see the game in action!

Game Features:

  • 12 artfully crafted stages with unique and new experiences each time you play. Embark on a fantastic journey, resembling that of Alice down the rabbit hole.
  • Over 20 Vanguard creatures and 10 unique bosses to challenge your skills and simple controls for a fun and easy play experience.
  • An epic soundtrack by Valensia, a Dutch music composer, known for over three decades of keeping the musical rock and opera heritage of Queen's greatest hits alive.8
  • High replayability by unlocking Challenge Games in the Adventure Map with different modes like Arcade, Turbo, Boss Rush and more!
  • Many fantastic Minigames with surprising elements.

Air Twister will be shown at Gamescom 2023!

About ININ
ININ, a subsidiary of United Games Entertainment GmbH, is a rising publishing label of high-quality retro, arcade, and indie games. With a passion for feel-good games, ININ brings classic titles back to life and creates future gaming gems. Known for titles like "Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World," "Cotton Reboot," and "CrossCode," ININ is the Western publishing partner for iconic TAITO series such as "Bubble Bobble" and the legendary “Space Invaders”. In collaboration with partner label Strictly Limited Games, ININ offers limited and collector's editions to die-hard gamers. As ININ continues to impact the gaming world, stay tuned for frequent announcements of new (or old but returning) games. Visit www.iningames.com for more information.

About YSNET Games
YS NET Inc. is an independent development studio founded by innovative game creator Yū Suzuki in 2008 after his career at SEGA. In 2015, Ys Net announced the Shenmue III project on Kickstarter, which led to two Guinness World Records, including the fastest $1 million pledged for a crowdfunded game. Shenmue III was released in 2019 for fans all over the world.


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