Embark on a timeless adventure on Nintendo Switch
August 22, 2024
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Assemble Entertainment :
[Wiesbaden, Germany - August 22nd, 2024] - Assemble Entertainment and Gametopia are excited to reveal that narrative adventure Verne: The Shape of Fantasy is now available on Nintendo Switch. Step into the shoes of Jules Verne and embark on a breathtaking journey through the fantastical world of Hemera, a realm shaped by Verne's own imagination. With its captivating pixel art, dynamic nonlinear dialogues, and puzzle mechanics, this adventure promises to enchant players as they delve into an epic narrative on the go. Check out the launch trailer below!
Set in the year 1888, Verne: The Shape of Fantasy has players navigate a world at the brink of destruction due to a war with the ominous “Nation.” Accompanied by the legendary Captain Nemo and his crew, players must seek out the Flame of Hephaestus, an artifact rumored to possess the power to alter history. The game challenges players to solve puzzles across beautifully detailed environments using the IMAG device, which allows them to rewrite history and influence Verne's fate. Inspired by classic adventure games, Verne invites players to explore every corner of its atmospheric steampunk world, uncovering hidden secrets and untold stories.
Features:
Unleash your imagination: Use the power of the IMAG, an ancient device from Atlantis, to rewrite history and change Verne's fate at certain moments.
Non-linear dialogues: A varied gameplay experience that reflects the human ability to imagine and tell the most fantastic stories.
An Atlantis-tic scavenger hunt: In gameplay inspired by classic adventure games, solving puzzles and exploring every inch of your surroundings is always the key to success.
No Ruin Left Unturned: The atmospheric and detailed pixel art steampunk world invites you to explore from the dark corridors of the Nautilus to the Atlantean Ruins.
With attention to detail: Become part of a fascinating story about the life and works of Jules Verne.
Verne: The Shape of Fantasy is available for Nintendo Switch now for $14.99 with a 20% launch discount and is also available for PC via Steam. To keep up with the latest news, follow Assemble Entertainment on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Steam, and join the official Assemble Discord server.
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About Assemble Entertainment
Based in Wiesbaden, Germany, Assemble Entertainment is an independent games publisher founded by Stefan Marcinek in 2016. Known for its diverse and highly praised indie games, Assemble has published titles such as Roadwarden, Sticky Business, Lacuna, and Orbital Bullet. Their in-house studio, Gentlymad Studios, was founded in 2017 and is the developer behind the critically acclaimed Endzone franchise. Currently, gentlymad Studios is developing Endzone 2, the sequel to Endzone – A World Apart.
With a combined team of 25 dedicated employees, Assemble Entertainment continues to make significant contributions to the gaming industry. Since 2022, Assemble has also managed the distribution of Mixtvision’s games, including FAR: Lone Sails. The company has earned the German Developer Award twice in the category of “Best Publisher.” In addition to its development and publishing efforts, Assemble organizes GermanDevDays, the largest German-speaking developer conference in Germany, held annually in Frankfurt. Learn more about the GermanDevDays at www.germandevdays.com and Assemble at www.assembleteam.com.
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