Through The Nightmares Confirmed for Nintendo Switch: Release Date and Gameplay Details Revealed

Pingle Studio and Sandman Team have officially announced the arrival of their acclaimed precision platformer, Through The Nightmares, on the Nintendo Switch.

Scheduled for a digital release via the Nintendo eShop in June 2025, this atmospheric adventure promises to deliver a fresh challenge for fans of the genre.

First unveiled by Pingle Studio and the indie developers Sandman Team, Through The Nightmares thrusts players into a surreal dream world where a corrupted deity known as Morpheus has trapped children in endless cycles of fear.

It is up to Sandman, a mystical guardian spirit tasked with granting peaceful sleep, to journey through a succession of menacing dreamscapes and rescue the imprisoned youth. According to statements from the developers, Through The Nightmares offers a "ruthless, precision-driven platforming experience," demanding skillful navigation through over 45 meticulously crafted levels across three narrative chapters.

Each level draws inspiration from classic childhood terrors, ranging from ominous forests filled with lurking creatures to monsters concealed beneath beds.

This unique setting is enhanced by a dark, evocative world inspired by elements of Nordic folklore, modern suburbia, and haunting medieval ruins. Distinct gameplay mechanics set Through The Nightmares apart, most notably Sandman's ability to shift size.

This size-changing feature directly impacts gameplay physics—altering jump arcs, manipulating momentum, and enabling players to access otherwise unreachable areas, avoid cunning traps, and uncover hidden pathways.

The developers emphasize that mastering this mechanic will be crucial for progressing through the intricate challenges posed by each nightmare environment. Key features highlighted by Pingle Studio and Sandman Team include: - Size-Shifting Platforming: Seamlessly alternate Sandman’s size to navigate tight spaces, dodge traps, and reveal shortcuts. - Challenge-Driven Gameplay: Experience demanding platforming with instant respawns and a customizable checkpoint system based on collectible in-game items. - Handcrafted Dreamscapes: Venture through dozens of levels set across diverse dream locales, each hand-designed for maximum immersion. - Reactive Environments: Use Sandman’s powers to manipulate the dream world, solve puzzles, and open new routes. - Narrative Collectibles: Discover personal mementos in each nightmare, unraveling the backstories of rescued children and unveiling the true fate of Morpheus. - Immersive Visuals and Soundtrack: Enjoy low-poly visual artistry paired with an original, haunting score designed to heighten the surreal atmosphere. With its combination of intricate platforming, a size-shifting protagonist, and imaginative dream-inspired settings, Through The Nightmares is set to expand the Nintendo Switch’s library of innovative indie titles.

The game will be available worldwide as a digital purchase on the Nintendo eShop starting June 2025, marking another milestone for both Pingle Studio and Sandman Team in their collaborative efforts to push the boundaries of platform game design.

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