He-Man Dragon Pearl of Destruction gets release date

Yes we know, it's not anime, but doubtless for a certain generation, He-Man was as much a part of your Saturday morning diet as Battle of the Planets and Ulysses 31. With a wave of retro-brawlers hitting hard and fast, He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Dragon Pearl of Destruction stands out among the crowd. And it'll help us pass the time until the Samurai Pizza Cats scrolling beat-em-up gets here.

The game is coming to Nintendo® Switch™, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC. If you're a Steam user you can wishlist the game here. 

The sprite works looks first class and it appears that Bitmap Bureau have understood the brief - pack in all the action you can with as many Easter eggs as humanly possible. I'm looking forward to getting my hands on it, and now we have a release date of April 28th, or "MOTU day" apparently.

The Story:

When Skeletor uncovers the ancient Dragon Pearl of Destruction, a relic of unspeakable power, he joins forces with Evil-Lyn to plunge all of Eternia into eternal darkness, and only He-Man, Man-At-Arms and Teela can save the planet.

Trailer:

Here's what we can look forward to:

• Stunning Retro Revival: Experience Eternia like never before with massive, highly detailed pixel-art sprites and lush environments that look exactly like the original 1980s cartoon come to life.
  
  
• A Legendary Roster: Play as He-Man, Man-At-Arms, Teela, and unlock She-Ra as a playable character in future playthroughs! Each hero features a unique playstyle, from He-Man’s raw power to Teela’s agile staff combat.
  
  
• Ride into Battle: It wouldn't be Masters of the Universe without Battle Cat! Ride He-Man’s fearless feline companion to tear through Skeletor’s minions with tooth and claw.
  
  
• 12 Action-Packed Stages: Battle your way across the diverse landscapes of Eternia, from the Royal Palace and the Vine Jungle to the dark corridors of Snake Mountain.
  
  
• Classic Co-op Action: Team up with a friend in two-player local co-op to deliver double the justice. Perfect for those who grew up playing side-by-side at the arcade.
  
  
• Deep-Cut Villains: Square off against iconic foes including Skeletor, Evil-Lyn, Beast Man, and Trap Jaw, along with appearances like the dark sorceress Shokoti and the Shadow Beasts.

He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Dragon Pearl of Destruction arrives on April 28th.