Outright Games and Dr. Seuss Enterprises have announced that The Grinch: Christmas Adventures is now available on Nintendo Switch.
Casual Brothers is the developer behind this “vividly colourful, side-scrolling platformer” that takes inspiration from the classic children’s book, How The Grinch Stole Christmas.
Accompanied by your faithful dog Max, you must set out on a quest as The Grinch to ruin Christmas for The Whos. That will challenge you to complete dastardly missions to steal all the presents as you confront the spirit of Christmas in Who-ville, from joyful carolling to twinkling fairy lights.
Overcoming puzzles will unlock special abilities and gadgets such as snowballs that can freeze creatures, a Santa disguise for stealthy sneaking, a lasso candy cane and a jumping jetpack. You will also be able to use a sleigh or snowboard to help speed up your devious antics around Who-ville.
Whether playing alone or with a friend in two-player local co-op, as the story progresses you will have the chance to discover the spirit of Christmas and help the Grinch’s heart grow three sizes.
“It has been an incredible pleasure to work with Dr. Seuss Enterprises to translate the beloved story of ‘How The Grinch Stole Christmas!’ into the world of video games,” explains Outright Games chief operating officer Stephanie Malham. “We’re bringing this incredible adventure to a whole new generation of fans, and it’s been an exciting experience adapting the core elements that make the book such an enduring classic into a completely different entertainment medium.”
Casual Brothers chief technology officer Hernán Castillo adds: “’How The Grinch Stole Christmas!’ is a classic Christmas story beloved by so many. We wanted to keep the spirit of the book alive within our game and side-scrolling platform adventures are a timeless game design that is familiar to gamers across generations and skill levels.”
The publisher has outlined the game’s key features, which include:
- Have Awfully Good Fun: Sneak and steal presents as the Grinch and his dog Max.
- Unlock Grinchy Gadgets: Solve puzzles to gain abilities! Throw snowballs, disguise as Santa, use a Candy Cane Lasso or a Jumping Jetpack, and more!
- Get In The Spirit: The Grinch wants to stop Christmas, but you can help his heart grow three sizes!
- Experience A Classic: With visuals inspired by Dr. Seuss’s book and controls for young players.
The Grinch: Christmas Adventures is now available at retail and digitally on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch worldwide.
