Kiwi Walks has announced Shade of the Marionette: The Story of Piyorita, the newest entry in the WitchSpring series slated to arrive on Nintendo Switch sometime in 2027.
The studio positions the game as a story-driven 3D action RPG that combines fast, accessible swordplay with the franchise’s established crafting and boss-collection systems.
Overview
Shade of the Marionette puts players in control of Piyorita, a blank doll who awakens in a place called the White Nest and follows a guiding voice into a series of mirrored rooms.
Kiwi Walks describes the title as blending ‘‘fast-paced, accessible, and stylish combat’’ with an intricate narrative built on the WitchSpring world and a robust crafting loop.
Rewritten developer statements
Kiwi Walks explained that the sequence in which players unlock rooms will alter the scenes they experience and affect how the story unfolds, giving the game a non-linear, room-by-room progression.
The studio also emphasized that combat is designed to be immediate and stylish, with targeting assistance, unlimited dashes, and simple inputs rather than complex command memorization.
On the crafting side, developers noted players will gather magical materials in the field to forge new spells, weapons, and traps, and can upgrade captured boss "dolls" to expand combat options.
Gameplay and features
- Protagonist: Piyorita is a taciturn, memory-less doll who absorbs other dolls’ life force in her quest to become the Masterpiece.
- Nest preparation: In the White Nest, players combine weapons, traps, and spells, change costumes, and manage captured bosses before each expedition.
- Boss dolls: Defeat room bosses and, under certain conditions, convert them into commandable "Dolls" whose parts can be upgraded with collected materials.
- Combat: Three-dimensional encounters emphasize movement, cover, elevation, and coordinated skills with allied Dolls.
The system prioritizes fast swordplay, varied weapons, and spectacular magic.
Presentation
Kiwi Walks presented the reveal alongside an announcement trailer.
The developer frames Shade of the Marionette as a fresh fairy-tale–style entry in the WitchSpring universe, promising more vivid visuals, characters, and a distinct narrative voice for the franchise on Nintendo Switch.
Release
Shade of the Marionette: The Story of Piyorita is scheduled to release on Nintendo Switch sometime in 2027.
Further platform or eShop availability details and a firm release date have not yet been announced by Kiwi Walks.
The studio positions the game as a story-driven 3D action RPG that combines fast, accessible swordplay with the franchise’s established crafting and boss-collection systems.
Overview
Shade of the Marionette puts players in control of Piyorita, a blank doll who awakens in a place called the White Nest and follows a guiding voice into a series of mirrored rooms.
Kiwi Walks describes the title as blending ‘‘fast-paced, accessible, and stylish combat’’ with an intricate narrative built on the WitchSpring world and a robust crafting loop.
Rewritten developer statements
Kiwi Walks explained that the sequence in which players unlock rooms will alter the scenes they experience and affect how the story unfolds, giving the game a non-linear, room-by-room progression.
The studio also emphasized that combat is designed to be immediate and stylish, with targeting assistance, unlimited dashes, and simple inputs rather than complex command memorization.
On the crafting side, developers noted players will gather magical materials in the field to forge new spells, weapons, and traps, and can upgrade captured boss "dolls" to expand combat options.
Gameplay and features
- Protagonist: Piyorita is a taciturn, memory-less doll who absorbs other dolls’ life force in her quest to become the Masterpiece.
- Nest preparation: In the White Nest, players combine weapons, traps, and spells, change costumes, and manage captured bosses before each expedition.
- Boss dolls: Defeat room bosses and, under certain conditions, convert them into commandable "Dolls" whose parts can be upgraded with collected materials.
- Combat: Three-dimensional encounters emphasize movement, cover, elevation, and coordinated skills with allied Dolls.
The system prioritizes fast swordplay, varied weapons, and spectacular magic.
Presentation
Kiwi Walks presented the reveal alongside an announcement trailer.
The developer frames Shade of the Marionette as a fresh fairy-tale–style entry in the WitchSpring universe, promising more vivid visuals, characters, and a distinct narrative voice for the franchise on Nintendo Switch.
Release
Shade of the Marionette: The Story of Piyorita is scheduled to release on Nintendo Switch sometime in 2027.
Further platform or eShop availability details and a firm release date have not yet been announced by Kiwi Walks.
