US Release Date for Gunvolt: 29th August

A North American release date has been set for the much anticipated 3DS side-scroller, Gunvolt.

The studio behind the game, Inti Creates, confirmed the news on Twitter today - 29th August for $14.99. As for a European release, there isn't a timeframe yet, but the team are working on bringing the game to the continent at somepoint.

Proud to announce #Gunvolt's North American 3DS eShop release date: Friday, Aug.29, $14.99! 2D action at its finest! https://t.co/uJZKTWrpRy

— Gunvolt Official EN (@GunvoltGame) August 14, 2014

Inti Creates is working alongside the Mega Man creator Keiji Inafune on the game, which bares similar elements to Inafune's work on Mega Man Zero and the upcoming Mighty No. 9. The game is a side-scroller, featuring a young boy with psychic abilities who goes up against a giant organistion. High speed and high tension 2D action for Nintendo's portable.

Will you pick up a copy of Gunvolt on release?