Yes, developer Hungry Pixel and publisher SelectaPlay are bringing a physical edition of the 2D action-adventure game NetherWorld to Nintendo Switch, with pre-orders now open.
Developer and publisher background
Hungry Pixel, a game development studio based in Barcelona, Spain, founded around 2017, developed the game.
SelectaPlay, also based in Barcelona, is the video game publishing division of SelectaVisión (a long-standing Spanish media distributor) and will publish it.
SelectaPlay partners with studios to release games physically and digitally; their previous titles include Bubble Ghost Remake and Luto.
Physical edition details
SelectaPlay aims to launch this upcoming boxed version for the Nintendo Switch alongside the digital release later in 2025.
The physical copy includes a full-color manual titled ‘NetherWorld for Dummies’, which aims to provide players with more context for the game’s setting.
Anyone interested in collecting physical games can check with retailers for pre-order availability.
About the game: NetherWorld
NetherWorld follows the story of Medoo, a jellyfish dealing with a recent breakup, who finds himself in a surreal and seedy world after a night of heavy drinking.
The narrative involves navigating this strange environment and interacting with its unusual inhabitants; developers describe the tone as darkly humorous.
Players will guide Medoo through his predicament, making choices along the way.
Key gameplay elements include:
- Characters: Interactions with a cast the developers describe as degenerates, perverts, and psychopaths, including specific examples like coke-fueled mages and sadistic mobsters.
- Minigames: A bizarre mix of activities, from high-stakes drinking competitions to intense shooting sections and even guiding a bionic tick through roguelike dungeons.
- Boss Fights: Encounters with large, unusual enemies requiring different approaches to defeat.
Release information and discussion
The digital release of NetherWorld is scheduled for PC (via Steam) and Nintendo Switch sometime in 2025. The physical edition for Nintendo Switch is available for pre-order now.
What are your thoughts on games using surreal settings or dark humor to explore character stories? Are you a fan of point-and-click adventures?
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