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CFK releases new puzzle adventure SOWON: The Toy Wonderland to the globe on Nintendo Switch™ May 2nd (Thursday)!

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May 2, 2024

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[This unedited press release is made available courtesy of Game Developer and its partnership with notable game PR-related resource Games Press]

CFK :

   May 2nd, 2024 (Thurs.)
 
- CFK releases ALTF4 series developer PUMPKIM’s latest work, SOWON: The Toy Wonderland, to the Nintendo Switch™!
- Tumblbug funding raises quadruple their goal, raising expectations for this unique new 3D adventure game dealing with dreams, memories, and time
- Downloadable version available May 2nd, 2024 (Thurs.); Promotional discount held alongside release!
 
Global game publisher CFK (headed by Chang-sik Koo) is proud to announce today (5/2) the global release of 3D puzzle adventure game SOWON: The Toy Wonderland to the Nintendo Switch™.
 
SOWON: The Toy Wonderland is the work of Korean indie game company PUMPKIM, known for winning various awards at a number of events, such as the 2018 Epic MegaJam (UE4Jam) and the 2019 Global Indie Game Development Contest (GIGDC). They also exceeded expectations as they reached 418% of their funding goal—over four times what they needed—on the Korean crowdfunding website Tumblbug.
 
SOWON: The Toy Wonderland was released to Steam in 2022. In cooperation with publisher CFK, this Nintendo Switch™ version of SOWON: The Toy Wonderland will allow even more players around the world to experience the fun packed into this game.
 
SOWON: The Toy Wonderland: Official launch trailer
https://youtu.be/10mcRpMDxVw?si=RsaAZryy3LDvVQW9
 



● Game story
One night after being awoken from her sleep by a strange dream, Sowon discovers that her parents have disappeared.
 
During her search for her missing parents, she stumbles upon a secret location through an attic door that’s been locked for a long while... As she searches for clues to solve the mystery, her house collapses around her, and she falls into a world of toys.
 
She finds that the toy world is filled with the toys her dad crafted for her. Sowon then embarks on her journey through Jack’s mansion in search of her parents...
   

● Game features
- A journey through a world of toys inside a game filled with puzzles
SOWON: The Toy Wonderland is a 3D puzzle adventure telling the story of Sowon, the child of one of the developers. Awoken in the middle of the night, Sowon stumbles through an attic door that has been locked for a long while, accidentally falling into a world of toys where she must search for her parents and a way back home.
 
The toy world is a beautiful, mysterious, and bizarre sort of place. In a world where every living thing is a doll, you can meet everything from the most ugly dolls this world has to offer to the ones you just want to take home. With its unique atmosphere created with shading and lighting, each stage gives a different sort of feeling, presenting a new background and new elements that never overlap.
 
As this is a puzzle adventure game, the toy world is filled with all sorts of puzzles. Talk to as many dolls as you can, discover hints, and use tools to find the way forward. Players can solve the puzzles at Sowon’s side, find the hidden easter eggs, and be the only person to find Jack’s heart.
 
- Find clues to solve puzzles
Use the cursor to investigate objects close to you. Don't miss even the smallest of clues! Collecting tools along the way will also help in your puzzle-solving endeavors. At times, you may need to ask for help to escape from the perils you will encounter along the way. Communication is key if you wish to unravel all the secrets.
 
- A unique toy world only traversable through puzzles
The puzzles in this world keep things fresh as they vary by background, art style, and visuals. Go on a journey through this beautiful and mysterious world of dreams. Find all the hidden easter eggs to become the only one able to locate ‘Jack’s heart.’
 
In this world of toys where the bizarre exists alongside the beautiful, meet everything from the most hideous of dolls to the most desired. Solve each unique puzzle as you explore this unique world of dreams!
   

● Characters
- Sowon: A four-year-old girl. She is woken up in the middle of the night by a strange sound and sent on an adventure in search of her missing parents. Her favorite thing in the world is a monkey doll named Hama.

- Clover: A scientist inside of the dream world. Her hobby is disassembling toys. She wants to dissect Sowon as well, but is also working hard to get close to her.

- Jeck: the owner of a large mansion in Dream World. A prime suspect in the abduction of Sowon's parents. A promising joker leading the next generation, known for his humor and brutality.
   
Alongside the Nintendo Switch™ release of SOWON: The Toy Wonderland, CFK is holding a promotion so that more gamers can experience this game.
 
During the promotional event, players can get the game at a 10% discount. From today’s release date (May 2nd) until May 22nd, players can pick up SOWON: The Toy Wonderland at a more affordable price.
 
SOWON: The Toy Wonderland, the game about a journey into a fantastical toy world in search of your parents, comes to the globe on Nintendo Switch™ May 2nd.
 
● Screenshots

● Product info
Title: SOWON: The Toy Wonderland
Platform: Nintendo Switch™ (Nintendo eShop exclusive)
Release date: May 2nd, 2024 (Thurs.)
Price: $8.99
Developer: PUMPKIM
Porting / Publishing: CFK Co., Ltd.
Genre: 3D Puzzle Adventure
Supported players: 1 player
Supported languages: English, Korean, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese
Copyright information: ©2024 PUMPKIM All rights reserved. Published by CFK.
 
● CFK Official Channels
Official homepage: https://www.cfk.kr/
YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/CFKOfficialChannel
Twitter: https://twitter.com/CFK_NEWS_EN
Facebook: https://ko-kr.facebook.com/cfknews/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cfk_news/
 

● This article and all screenshots are available for download by clicking the link below.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1IdbmYBB0oB9ElsILGjvFfQEgW7OZAwk4?usp=drive_link

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