TOKYO, JAPAN – June 26, 2025 – Phoenixx Inc. (CEO: Kazunori Sakamoto) is thrilled to announce that Parry Nightmare, the highly-acclaimed “parry & buddy action” game of Soul and Instinct, is now available on the Nintendo Switch™ as of today, Thursday, June 26, 2025.

Launching simultaneously is the long-awaited Original Soundtrack, now available on Steam. Immerse yourself in the world of Parry Nightmare with its beautiful main theme, composed by Osamu Kubota and featuring vocals by Emi Evans.

To celebrate the Nintendo Switch™ release, Parry Nightmare has been powered up with new gameplay elements to help you stand against the nightmares! They might just come to your aid when a looming trauma feels too powerful to handle! (The Steam version will also receive this update on the same day).

Is this Honnou-chan? What a powerful-looking silhouette!

Parry & Buddy Action Game Parry Nightmare Launches on Nintendo Switch™!

Praised on Steam for its simple two-button controls, high-stakes challenging difficulty, and the sheer exhilaration and accomplishment it delivers, Parry Nightmare can now finally be enjoyed on the Nintendo Switch™.

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Original Soundtrack, Featuring the Colorful Music of Parry Nightmare, Also Released!

The highly-anticipated Original Soundtrack for the game is now available on Steam. The album is packed with incredible music, from the main theme to tracks that brilliantly express the various traumas in each scene.

Visit the Parry Nightmare Steam Page! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2081230/_/

All music for the game was composed and arranged by Osamu Kubota, known for his contributions to the beatmania IIDX series and numerous other titles. He brings color to the world of Parry Nightmare with his signature orchestration and approaches from a wide variety of genres.

The main theme features vocals by Emi Evans, known for her work on the theme song for NieR:Automata. This powerful tag-team of Kubota and Evans delivers the core message embedded within Parry Nightmare.

Osamu Kubota With the unusual background of taking piano lessons from age 4, majoring in French literature at the University of Tokyo, and making his major band debut during a short stay in France, Osamu Kubota has built a unique career. While composing for film and TV soundtracks in Japan and China, he entered the game industry by providing music for Konami’s hit rhythm game series, Beatmania II DX. His work, which spans from jazz and classical to electronic and experimental sounds, has been widely embraced by younger generations. He has since composed for major Asian MMORPG titles such as Granado Espada and The Romance of the Three Kingdoms, and has participated in major concerts and recording sessions, including for Kingdom Hearts, Ragnarok Online, and the BEMANI SYMPHONY concert. He recently had the honor of serving as music director for the stage adaptation of world-renowned manga artist Leiji Matsumoto’s Galaxy Express 999. He continues to record with ensembles and full orchestras around the world.

Emi Evans Emi Evans is a Japanese-British singer, lyricist, and voice-over artist based in Tokyo. Born in London, she moved to Tokyo in 2000 and formed the trip-hop/electronic duo Freesscape, performing for brands like Cartier, Lexus, and Christian Dior. She has also recorded music for TV dramas and commercials for companies such as Mercedes-Benz, Canon, Nivea, Panasonic, P&G, and Suntory. Her major debut in the gaming world came as a singer and lyricist for NieR (2010), where her invented “Chaos Language” lyrics became a hot topic among fans, and the game won Soundtrack of the Year. She has since recorded songs for major gaming franchises, including BANDAI NAMCO’s Dark Souls and Ace Combat, Mistwalker’s Terra Battle, Capcom’s Monster Hunter, and Cygames’ Granblue Fantasy series. She was heavily featured on NieR:Automata (2017), whose soundtrack also won “Soundtrack of the Year” at The Game Awards. In 2021, her song “Song of the Ancients” from the NieR series was performed twice during the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Summer Olympics. Outside of gaming, she lent her vocals to the Star Wars: Visions series, debuting her Chaos Language in the Star Wars universe, and has contributed to the soundtracks for Koji Endo’s film Ace Attorney, Keiichi Okabe’s anime Yuki Yuna Is a Hero, and the NHK dramas Mayonaka no Panya-san and Chimudondon.

Parry Nightmare — A Top-Down Action Game About Blasting Away Your Trauma in Style

Parry Nightmare is a top-down action game where “Tamashii” (Soul), the protagonist trapped in a nightmare, teams up with her other self and buddy, “Honnou-chan” (Instinct). The player (Tamashii) must parry the diverse “Traumas” that attack them. When you do, Honnou-chan automatically finishes them off! Leave the attacking to Honnou-chan and focus on mastering your parry timing!

Chaining parries fills a gauge that unleashes a devastating “Burst” attack, wiping out hordes of enemies in a spectacular flash! Pop, yet a little creepy!? Get hyped and mow down your nightmares to an upbeat BGM that will get your body moving! Experience the unique exhilaration and sense of accomplishment that anyone can enjoy, thanks to the simple two-button controls combined with high-stakes, challenging action.

This title was an award-winning entry in the “1st GYAAR Studio Indie Game Contest” held in 2022 by Bandai Namco Studios’ indie game label, GYAAR Studio, and is the first among the winners to be released.

Nintendo Switch™ Version Trailer

Escape the Nightmare with Soul and Instinct!

The player is a “Tamashii” trapped in a nightmare, where a girl calling herself “Honnou-chan” appears. Tamashii can parry the enemies—manifestations of trauma—while Honnou-chan can destroy the parried foes. The two decide to combine their powers to escape the nightmare. Set off to find the answer to why you can’t awaken from this dream.

Enemies and Stages Themed After Past Traumas

Stages are unlocked via a simple point-and-click system. As you glance at your sleeping self in a dimly lit room, clicking on items will trigger various memories—unpleasant moments at work, the dread of another day, traumatic events from school… Unlocking these daily frustrations reveals new stages to conquer.

Parry Countless Oncoming Enemies! Once Your Gauge is Full, Unleash a Burst, Gather the Light, and Dispel the Darkness!

Enemies personifying your trauma will relentlessly attack. Lure them in close and PARRY! While the parried enemy is stunned and vulnerable, Honnou-chan will take them down. Successfully chaining parries will max out Tamashii’s hype, enabling a “Burst.” This attack obliterates all surrounding enemies and lets you collect their light all at once. Get hyped, blow away your trauma, and gather the light to banish the darkness of the nightmare!

A Chance to Power Up Honnou-chan! Don’t Miss the Shining Presents!

As you fend off attacks, a brightly shining present may appear in the nightmare. Inside, you’ll find food items representing delicious “memories.” Depending on the item you grab, Honnou-chan’s appearance and abilities will change. Power up Honnou-chan to match the stage and your playstyle to gain a strategic advantage.