Kudzu Harks Back to Link's Awakening, Out Today

Miss the days of playing Link’s Awakening on your Game Boy? Kudzu, a new game out now from Pie for Breakfast Studios, pays homage to that classic Nintendo adventure in more ways than one.

Published by Mega Cat Studios and 8bit-Legit, Kudzu is billed as a non-linear adventure game “about a man trying to save his mentor from a world-eating plant.” The game aims to capture that classic 8-bit Zelda gameplay, complete with puzzles, side quests, and boss battles.

Available digitally for Nintendo Switch and physically for Game Boy (you read that correctly), Kudzu and its team are pulling out all the stops to rekindle those ’90s memories. The Switch eShop version retails for $4.99, whereas the physical version will run you either $39.99 for the cartridge or $49.99 for a complete-in-box product (cartridge, manual, and box).

Kudzu Launch Trailer and Press Release

Check out the full details on Kudzu, courtesy of Mega Cat Studios:

The Leafy Adventure is Now Invading on Gameboy and Nintendo Switch!
[Pittsburgh, PA] April 5th, 2024 – Pie For Breakfast Studios, in collaboration with publishers Mega Cat Studios and 8bit-Legit, is thrilled to announce the highly-anticipated full release of Kudzu, available today, April 5th, on both Gameboy and Nintendo Switch platforms.
Kudzu invites players to embark on a captivating journey filled with mystery, danger, and discovery. As Max, the apprentice gardener, players must navigate through treacherous landscapes overrun by the enigmatic kudzu plant to save their mentor, Zoen, from its clutches. With its non-linear gameplay, masterful storytelling, and captivating visuals, Kudzu promises an unforgettable gaming experience for players of all ages.

Key Features of Kudzu Include:

Explore diverse environments, from ruined fields to lush forests, in your quest to unravel the mysteries of the kudzu plant.
Master a variety of gardening tools, including machetes and hoes, to clear your path and fend off menacing creatures.
Encounter a colorful cast of characters and engage in epic battles against formidable foes, including giant bugs and living plants.
Uncover the secrets of the kudzu maze and discover the true origins of this invasive plant.
“We are beyond excited to bring Kudzu to both the Gameboy and Nintendo Switch platforms,” said Mina Figueroa, Marketing Lead at Mega Cat Studios. “With its rich storyline, challenging puzzles, and nostalgic gameplay, we believe Kudzu will resonate with gamers old and new alike.”
Kudzu is available for purchase in both physical and digital formats on the Gameboy and Nintendo Switch platforms. Don’t miss your chance to experience this one-of-a-kind adventure – grab your copy of Kudzu today and embark on an epic journey like no other!