Vanillaware seemingly want their other games on PC too, but if you want that to happen, talk to their publishers
Rock Paper Shotgun • • technology
Key Points:
- Vanillaware, known for acclaimed titles like Odin Sphere, Dragon's Crown, and 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim, currently has most of its games unavailable on PC, but recently announced that Muramasa: The Demon Blade will be coming to PC.
- Vanillaware founder George Kamitani expressed interest in porting more of their games to PC, but stated that the decision and financing of ports depend on the publishers.
- Confusion arose when Atlus, publisher of Unicorn Overlord, clarified that only a console release was planned, leading some to mistakenly believe Vanillaware was against PC ports; this was corrected by James Mielke, who confirmed Vanillaware's willingness for PC versions.
- The possibility of more Vanillaware games coming to PC now largely depends on fan demand and pressure on publishers to finance these ports, encouraging players to advocate politely for PC releases.
- Fans particularly hope to see visually stunning titles like 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim available on PC, highlighting the community's enthusiasm for broader access to Vanillaware's library.