The Switch version of Polygon Treehouse-developed adventure game Roki will launch on October 15, publisher United Label announced.
Roki first launched for PC via Steam and GOG.
While not officially announced, a PlayStation 4 version of Roki also seems to be planned. The game was rated for both PlayStation 4 and Switch on August 24.
Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page:
About
Every dark fairytale has its monster.
Roki is an adventure game inspired by Scandinavian folklore=—a dark contemporary fairy tale underpinned by a touching narrative, an alluring art style, ancient puzzles and atmospheric exploration.
Join Tove on a fantastical journey to save her family; one that takes her deep into a hidden, long forgotten world of folklore, filled with strange locations and even stranger creatures.
Explore the ancient wilderness, solve its mysteries, and save your family in this modern adventure game for all.
Key Features
- Explore a Living Fairy Tale Forest – Explore a rich, beguiling world of wintry, Scandinavian folklore; filled with detail and brought to life by Roki‘s signature graphical style.
- Make Friends With Monsters – Seek out the ancient and magical creatures of the Scandinavian wilderness; some are friendly, some not so much! Roki has a rich cast of unique ‘creepy-but-cute’ characters – discover our own take on Nordic folklore.
- Search for Long Forgotten Items – The ancient wilderness holds many secrets. Seek out long forgotten items to aid you on your adventure.
- Solve the Riddles of the Wilderness – Roki is a game of brains not brawn. Can you unlock ancient pathways and solve the riddles of the ancients?
- Chart your Journey – Tove charts her progress in her trusty journal—it’s her grail diary. Map uncharted regions, delve into the rich Scandinavian folklore, collect loot and earn unique ‘wilderness explorer’ badges.
- An Adventure for All – Roki is an adventure game for ALL gamers—with its non-violent gameplay, accessible controls and universal themes… The game is designed uniquely to pose a challenge, but to also offer a helping hand when adventurers need it. A truly modern take on the adventure game genre.
Watch a new trailer below.