Today’s Nintendo Direct Showcase was stuffed with launch dates that both felt very shut or very far-off. None extra so was this the case with information that the basic arcade shoot ’em up Radiant Silvergun, from acclaimed Japanese developer Treasure, could be coming to Switch. What’s extra, it is touchdown on the console right now!

A basic in its style, Radiant Silvergun will give you 5 completely different weapons to take down a relentless onslaught of enemies in ships of varyingly ridiculous sizes. The sport is available in a retro pixelated look, carrying its arcade and Sega Saturn heritage on its sleeve.

Take a have a look at the screenshots under to get an thought of the classic-inspired really feel that we’re speaking about:

We reported on rumours that the sport may be making the flight over to Switch method again in 2018, and just some weeks in the past, the sport was revealed to be coming to Tokyo Game Show — which begins later this week. And all of a sudden, it is right here! And we will play it!

The sport is reside on the Nintendo eShop proper now for $19.99 / £15.29. Prepare for lift-off!

Will you be downloading Radiant Silvergun? Fly on right down to the feedback to tell us!