Buka Entertainment and Epic LLama have officially announced the release of Darkestville Castle on Nintendo Switch, expanding the audience for this acclaimed point-and-click adventure to Nintendo's hybrid platform.
Originally praised for its witty narrative and classic gameplay mechanics on PC, Darkestville Castle draws heavy inspiration from timeless genre favorites and seeks to deliver a fresh yet familiar experience for fans of graphic adventure games. Set in the quirky and ominous town of Darkestville, players control Cid, a mischievous skeletal demon whose greatest joys in (after)life are sharpening his fangs and causing chaos among the townsfolk.
Cid's reign of harmless evil is quickly interrupted when Dan Teapot, his longtime nemesis, hires a team of professional demon hunters in an attempt to expel him from his beloved residence.
Players are tasked with guiding Cid through a whimsical tale packed with clever puzzles, memorable characters, and a generous dose of dark humor, all while striving to restore his villainous influence over Darkestville. In a recent statement, representatives from Buka Entertainment emphasized their excitement about bringing Darkestville Castle to Nintendo Switch, noting that the platform's intuitive controls and portable nature make it an ideal fit for story-driven point-and-click adventures.
"We believe Nintendo Switch players will appreciate the rich narrative and timeless gameplay Darkestville Castle has to offer," the developer shared. The game launches globally on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch on August 13, 2020.
Pricing is set at £11.99 in the United Kingdom and $14.99 in the United States.
This release marks another significant milestone for Epic LLama, continuing their partnership with Buka Entertainment to introduce their titles to a wider console audience, further cementing their reputation within the indie gaming community. Since its original launch, Darkestville Castle has earned positive attention for its hand-drawn art style, voice acting, and homage to the adventure games of the 1990s.
The Nintendo Switch version maintains the full experience, adapting controls for the handheld and docked modes.
With its global release on the eShop, Nintendo Switch owners worldwide can now enjoy the misadventures of Cid and the vibrant, twisted world that Epic LLama has crafted. For fans of the genre or those seeking a humorous, well-crafted adventure, Darkestville Castle's arrival on Nintendo Switch is not to be missed.
Download it via the Nintendo eShop starting August 13, 2020.
Originally praised for its witty narrative and classic gameplay mechanics on PC, Darkestville Castle draws heavy inspiration from timeless genre favorites and seeks to deliver a fresh yet familiar experience for fans of graphic adventure games. Set in the quirky and ominous town of Darkestville, players control Cid, a mischievous skeletal demon whose greatest joys in (after)life are sharpening his fangs and causing chaos among the townsfolk.
Cid's reign of harmless evil is quickly interrupted when Dan Teapot, his longtime nemesis, hires a team of professional demon hunters in an attempt to expel him from his beloved residence.
Players are tasked with guiding Cid through a whimsical tale packed with clever puzzles, memorable characters, and a generous dose of dark humor, all while striving to restore his villainous influence over Darkestville. In a recent statement, representatives from Buka Entertainment emphasized their excitement about bringing Darkestville Castle to Nintendo Switch, noting that the platform's intuitive controls and portable nature make it an ideal fit for story-driven point-and-click adventures.
"We believe Nintendo Switch players will appreciate the rich narrative and timeless gameplay Darkestville Castle has to offer," the developer shared. The game launches globally on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch on August 13, 2020.
Pricing is set at £11.99 in the United Kingdom and $14.99 in the United States.
This release marks another significant milestone for Epic LLama, continuing their partnership with Buka Entertainment to introduce their titles to a wider console audience, further cementing their reputation within the indie gaming community. Since its original launch, Darkestville Castle has earned positive attention for its hand-drawn art style, voice acting, and homage to the adventure games of the 1990s.
The Nintendo Switch version maintains the full experience, adapting controls for the handheld and docked modes.
With its global release on the eShop, Nintendo Switch owners worldwide can now enjoy the misadventures of Cid and the vibrant, twisted world that Epic LLama has crafted. For fans of the genre or those seeking a humorous, well-crafted adventure, Darkestville Castle's arrival on Nintendo Switch is not to be missed.
Download it via the Nintendo eShop starting August 13, 2020.
