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Chibi-Robo! Zip Lash adds a touch of Castlevania to Nintendo's cute robot series

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Chibi-Robo! Zip Lash adds a touch of Castlevania to Nintendo's cute robot series

Chibi-Robo! Zip Lash has got a new trailer that shows the pint-sized robot actually being quite vicious.

In fact, the way he uses his plug as a whip reminds me of the chainwhip in the Castlevania series. It'd be a fitting inspiration for the game (if it is one) considering that this is a side-scrolling action-platformer.

You'll also see Chibi-Robo dressed up as Mario for a couple of seconds in the trailer. The game will be compatible with amiibo so, presumably, this Mario costume is what happens when you connect a Mario amiibo - no promises, though.

You'll also see the robot using that plug like a grappling hook to swing across gaps. Throughout the game you'll get upgrades for that plug so it can reach further and bag you more collectibles.
Watch the trailer below.

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Chibi-Robo! Zip Lash is due out for 3DS in North America on October 11th while we Europeans get it on November 6th.

Chris Priestman
Chris Priestman
Anything eccentric, macabre, or just plain weird, is what Chris is all about. He turns the spotlight on the games that fly under the radar.