Spike Chunsoft has released new information and screenshots for Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island, introducing online Rescue and Parallel Play features, as well as new characters. Here are the details:
New Rescue Options: Help and Self Rescue The game’s Rescue feature allows players to save others who have collapsed in a dungeon or be rescued by others when they themselves have fallen. If the rescue is successful, the downed player can resume the game without losing belongings or Gitan (money). In a single dungeon challenge, players can issue up to three ransom requests. Additionally, the room where the rescued player is located will become a monster house, where various monsters will appear. In a rescue, the rescuer cannot recover Gitan or items found along the way, but can earn Help Points at the end of the rescue.
Aid Points can be used to set up Rescue Aids which can be advantageous when performing a rescue. For example, a Level 10 Aid allows the rescuer to start at level 10. With a Health Aid, the rescuer starts with HP and Satisfaction increased by 30. If a rescuer is successful, they will be rewarded with additional aid points. In the event of a failed rescue, the rescuer will still earn Aid Points based on the items and Gitan acquired during the attempt, as well as the floor reached. If no internet connection is available, players can use Self Rescue. No Help Points will be earned when using Self Rescue, but it is recommended if you think you can resolve the situation yourself or are playing offline.
Share Data with Other Players through Parallel Play Parallel Play is a feature that allows players to upload save data (parallel data) created at any time during a dungeon adventure to the server, allowing other players to continue the challenge. By uploading the created parallel data to the server and sharing the issued Parallel ID, other players can take on the dungeon under the same circumstances and conditions, providing a fairer way to compete. Additionally, since parallel data can be created and shared even in the middle of Parallel Play, multiple players can enjoy a relay-style dungeon adventure. It is important to note that even if a dungeon is completed in Parallel Play, the obtained items and Gitan cannot be recovered.
Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island is scheduled for release on Switch on January 25, 2024 in Japan and February 27, 2024 worldwide. For more information on the game, see here, here and here.
Fountain: Gematsu
