Chibi-Robo: Zip Lash Coming on Nintendo 3DS

Chibi Robo: Zip Lash will be released on October 9th, 2015, and is an all-new side-scrolling action platformer starring Nintendo’s favorite oft-forgotten, kinda-neglected lil robot-who-could, “Chibi-Robo”! Nintendo also announced an all-new large-sized Chibi-Robo Amiibo that will be released alongside the game & can be used to turn Chibi-Robo “super”.

Check out this E3 2015 Nintendo Press Conference trailer for Chibi-Robo: Zip Lash.

Chibi-Robo: Zip Lash is an action platformer that looks to combine elements of Castlevania with say, Yoshi’s Island, where it’s about using angles and throwing your “whip”. You mostly whip at various enemies as you make your way through the stage, while swinging from boxes & platforms.

It’s worth noting that the game will get a physical & digital release, as a physical version is available for pre-order now at GameStop for $30, but does NOT look to include the Amiibo. However the game will also include a version where it is bundled with the Amiibo, I imagine for a higher price of $40-50.

Chibi-Robo! Zip Lash comes to the Nintendo 3DS system with a fresh, new take on the franchise.

In this side-scrolling game, Chibi-Robo uses his plug and cord to whip enemies, grapple onto ledges, and swing across chasms.

Power-up the plug and cord to search for collectables and explore previously out of reach areas.

Check out 20 straight minutes of Chibi-Robo: Zip Lash gameplay footage from this Day 1 E3 2015 Nintendo TreeHouse Live video.

* Climb, jump, run and throw your plug and cord in this all-new platforming game.

* Whip enemies and ricochet your plug and cord off of walls to solve puzzles.

* Tons of collectibles.

* Tap the new Chibi-Robo amiibo figure to power up Chibi-Robo into “Super Chibi Robo” or use a Toy Capsule Machine to unlock the in-game Collectible Figures.

Check out this Day 2 Treehouse Live Chibi-Robo: Zip Lash 3DS gameplay footage from E3 2015 for another half-hour look at the game!