The 16-bit 2D platformer, Fox n Forests is arriving later this Spring for Nintendo Switch. Fox n Forests takes inspiration from titles like Super Ghouls ’n Ghosts, Wonder Boy in Monster World and ActRaiser 2 as well as the Castlevania and Zelda series.
Here’s an overview of the game and check out its official teaser trailer above:
FOX n FORESTS is a 2D 16-Bit style action platformer with adventure and puzzle elements! Set within a mystic forest and its surroundings, FOX n FORESTS is a stunning fable offering pixel perfect Retrotainment and rewarding challenges!
The game is inspired by the glorious days of 16-Bit and all time classics like Super Ghouls ’n Ghosts, Wonder Boy in Monster World and ActRaiser 2 as well as the Castlevania and Zelda series.
Your weapon is a magic melee crossbow that can not only be used for ranged and close up combat, but empowers you to seamlessly switch between 2 seasons per level, completely changing the whole environment and resulting in amazing secrets, tricky skill tests and thriving exploration! FOX n FORESTS will feature pixel perfect platforming, screen filling bosses, rich bonus levels, powerful potions, bags of loot, stuffed shops, clever backtracking, challenging skill tests, a magic melee crossbow to shoot and slash enemies, upgradeable shots, not 4 but 5 seasons to explore, stunning 16-Bit pixel art, a catchy chip tunes soundtrack and tons of humorous retro charm!
Our goal is to merge modern game design with our passion for 16-Bit titles. We want to create a fresh, charming and highly entertaining experience with tight gameplay, beautiful pixel art and catchy chiptunes. Easy to learn, difficult to master, impossible to not fall in love with.
An official release date for the game is currently unknown, however, we’ll make sure to follow-up as more information is available.