If you were an early user of the iPhone App Store, you likely remember Rolando. It was a puzzle-adventure game released in December of 2008, and one of the first iOS games to achieve widespread popularity.
Now, Rolando is being remastered for 2019 as “Rolando: Royal Edition,” and you can pre-order it now.
HandCircus, the development company behind the game, says that Rolando: Royal Edition is built on a brand new engine and is “completely remastered.” The game runs at 60 frames-per-second on all devices, while graphics have also been completely revamped.
Here’s how HandCircus describes the new gameplay:
New features in Rolando: Royal Edition include Squad Goals, Touch the World, and four new worlds:
- SQUAD GOALS – From the Spiky Commandos and mischievous Prince to the endlessly napping King and Queen – each Rolando gives you a different way to play!
- TOUCH THE WORLD – Reach into the world to directly aid your Rolandos – hoist them up on elevators, launch bombs to clear their path and fling them across chasms with catapults.
- FOUR GORGEOUS, FUN-PACKED WORLDS – From devious puzzles to action-packed platforming, a huge variety of challenges await – all set in a world bursting with fauna and flora, so charming you’ll want to move in!
- TAP YOUR FINGERS AND YOUR TOES – Vibrant soundtrack from critically acclaimed producer and DJ Mr Scruff.
Rolando hasn’t been available for iOS since 2017, when iOS 11 cracked down on the availability of 32-bit apps. You can pre-order Rolando: Royal Edition on the App Store today for $1.99. The game is expected to be available on April 3rd, which is also when the price will increase to $5.99. The original version of Rolando, as noted by The Verge, was $9.99.
