BAROQUE-YA

Platform: Nintendo™ Switch / Nintendo™ Switch 2
Developer / Publisher: Sting
Product Code: HAC-P-BRPTA
Version: Japan

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Compatibility

• Works on all Nintendo Switch™ and Nintendo Switch 2™ systems sold worldwide

• A correct regional account may be required for online features

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Overview

BAROQUE-YA is a multi-application collection celebrating the cult-classic dark fantasy universe of BAROQUE.

This comprehensive package brings together four distinct BAROQUE titles, spanning action RPG, visual novel, shooting, and action-platforming genres—each expanding the series’ haunting world and philosophical themes.

A must-have for fans of experimental Japanese games, surreal storytelling, and dark fantasy aesthetics.

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Included Titles

1. Baroque

Ultra Portable Edition – Dark Fantasy Action RPG

A distorted world on the brink of collapse.

Players descend the Nerve Tower, a mysterious dungeon where reality itself is warped. Each playthrough reveals new story layers, discoveries, and meanings, making repetition a core narrative mechanic.

Features:

• Multi-layered story that evolves with each playthrough

• Challenging dungeon-crawling action RPG gameplay

• Includes bonus, non-commercial software “BAROQUE-REPORT-”, allowing players to browse original Baroque reports previously distributed only via print media

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2. Baroque Syndrome

Dark Visual Novel

Originally released in 2000, this title depicts the world before the Great Heat Wave, expanding the BAROQUE lore through a psychological narrative.

Players follow “Fox,” a character drawn into the strange commerce of BAROQUE, where healing comes through fulfilling delusions.

Features:

• Story-driven visual novel with a proprietary, surreal visual style

• Deep lore exploration of the BAROQUE universe

• Focus on psychological themes and distorted reality

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3. Baroque Shooting

Vertical Scrolling Shoot ’Em Up

A fast-paced shooting game infused with BAROQUE’s signature dark world.

Players battle through a decadent realm filled with gods, angels, and grotesque enemies, collecting Ideasphiro to destroy foes and boost scores.

Features:

• Vertical scrolling shooter gameplay

• Score Attack format with time limits

• Special Gallery featuring previously released “Hot Wave Commemorative Wallpapers”

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4. BAROQUE: Become a Meta-Being

Action Platformer

Take control of Gru, a Zako (minor) enemy from the original Baroque.

Using precise jumps and lateral movement, players challenge the depths of the Nerve Tower, aiming to advance as far as possible while encountering familiar characters from the series.

Features:

• Jump-focused action gameplay

• Playable enemy character perspective

• Includes characters such as Moon and Catool, alongside others from the original BAROQUE

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Key Features

• Four BAROQUE titles in one package

• Covers multiple genres: RPG, visual novel, shooter, and action platformer

• Deeply atmospheric dark fantasy world

• Rare bonus content previously unavailable digitally

• Ideal for fans of experimental and philosophical Japanese games

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Language Support

Text Language:

• Japanese

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Ideal For

• BAROQUE series fans and collectors

• Players interested in cult-classic Japanese games

• Fans of dark fantasy, surreal narratives, and experimental gameplay

• Retro and niche game preservation enthusiasts