Top Hat Studios and Slime King Games have revealed that their 2D action RPG Under The Island is in development for Nintendo Switch.
Nia is the game’s courageous heroine. New to Seashell Island, she’s not on the best of terms with the studious, long-time local girl Avocado. When they both alarmingly discover that the island is fated to sink into the ocean, they set out to uncover its secrets in the hope of saving their home before it is too late.
The developer has looked to celebrate “the feeling of self-directed, open adventure that captures the childhood feelings of hoping to discover hidden secrets and corners of the world as you rummaged around in the backyard.”
That will see you battle ferocious monsters, solve intricate puzzles and explore vibrant ecosystems teeming with life in which you will encounter lovable characters who each have their own story to tell.
The publisher has outlined the game’s key features, which include:
- Embark on a thrilling adventure through a vibrant island world, filled with at least 6 different diverse biomes that change according to the day/night cycle and weather.
- Meet fascinating characters just waiting to get to know you with their own stories to tell!
- Or get foiled by and bicker with Avocado, that’s fine too…
- Traverse treacherous dungeons and caves, ranging from sentient greenhouses, to treacherous ice caverns, to crazy saw mills, gathering unique items and artifacts to become stronger and unlock new abilities.
- Fight weird enemies like eggplants that can’t stop throwing up on the floor, and wolves that somehow dig underground. And walking onions that would love nothing more than to whack you with their stalks… discover new ways to fight them, and new strategies with the artifacts, loot, and upgrades you discover around the island!
- Experience the world in unique different ways from playthrough to playthrough, with different events and challenges to encounter and overcome, all depending on the order you decide to approach them in.
- Uncover the secrets of the island’s ancient past, piecing together clues to unravel the truth behind its mysterious sinking.
- Embrace the freedom and fluidity of an adventure directed by yourself, exploring the island’s nooks and crannies at your own pace and discovering hidden secrets along the way.
- Befriend and help animals and treat them with snacks! Maybe some of them can help you?
Under The Island will be released digitally on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch worldwide, with a release date or window unspecified.
