THQ Nordic and Weappy Studio have shared a new gameplay trailer for The Eternal Life of Goldman, which is in development for Nintendo Switch.
In this hand-drawn, story-driven 2D platforming adventure, you play as the unlikely hero Goldman, who must explore a mysterious Archipelago where twisted fairy tales and corrupted folklore come to life. Your mission is to track down the fabled Deity, a legendary figure that no one has ever seen, and defeat it.
With challenging platforming gameplay blended with rich exploration, you can upgrade your trusty cane with new parts to unlock powerful abilities to help you explore the hidden corners of the Archipelago and face mythical creatures.
The publisher has outlined the game’s key features, which include:
- A Tale With Hidden Depths: The Eternal Life of Goldman is a vibrant yet dark adventure that weaves together legends, fairy tales and myths. It takes the genre at an unusual angle and offers something unexpected at every turn. Upgrade your cane with new parts and unlock new abilities to explore the hidden corners of the Archipelago and face incredible creatures.
- Hand-Crafted To The Smallest Detail: The Eternal Life of Goldman is the result of years of work by people who love and appreciate the same cartoons, comics and games that you do – meticulously drawn, colored and animated by hand using classic frame-by-frame techniques. Every place, every object, every character, every visual effect — everything is carefully planned and executed to the finest detail.
- Tapping The Best of The Genre: It’s a challenging platformer that demands precision, but it never devolves into a gruelling exercise where you have to memorise and methodically execute an exact sequence of actions. It’s a game that encourages exploration and will give you a sense of discovery – But it won’t have you backtracking in confusion after you gain each new ability or artifact. Finally, it’s a game with complex scenes, robust characters and a multi-layered story – but it never gets bogged down in thoughtful poses and feigned pretension.
The Eternal Life of Goldman will be released at retail and digitally on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch in 2026.
