RS34 has announced “Project Clean Rooms”, a new initiative to bring back the arcade vertical scrolling shoot 'em up game released in 2006. Karous Ports for Switch and PC (Steam) as well as a brand new sequel, Karous 2: Shattered Sanguisfor unannounced platforms.
The Tokyo-based developer will launch a Campfire crowdfunding campaign for the app Karasu ports on November 11 at 21:00 JST. It will seek ¥2.5 million (approx. US$16,464) to fund the Switch port, which is targeting a September 2025 release in Japan, and three million yen (approx. US$19,760) to fund the PC port. Aiming for a November 2025 release. There will also be stretch goals for a physical release for the Switch for the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 ports at five million yen (approximately US$32,938) and six million yen (approximately US$39,518).
Karous first released for arcades in Japan on November 15, 2006. Ports were released on March 8, 2007 for the Dreamcast, and on April 10, 2008 for the Wii and Xbox 360. Sakura Flamingo Archive November 27, 2014. A separate entrance, Karous Ren Monster: Edenalso released on January 23, 2014 for the 3DS. The game is notable for its various distinctive elements, such as black-and-white graphics, drum and bass-based music, progression system, and shoot 'em up friendly difficulty. beginners.
Check out the teaser trailers for both projects below.