Sparklite Receives a Release Date on Nintendo Switch

Alex Harding -

For those who have been keeping up to date with Sparklite, you’ll know how great this one looks. Well, the wait is nearly over as it will be coming to Nintendo Switch on November 14th. Here’s the rundown:

Having built up an impressive amount of momentum so far this year with highlight reveals across the likes of Gamescom and PAX, Merge Games are delighted to announce that their whimsical top-down action adventure Sparklite will release via PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One and PlayStation 4 on November 14th! Ahead of the release, Merge Games are also excited to unveil the brand-new key art for the game (which you see above and can find in the press kit) which gives another insight into the world of Sparklite ahead of November’s release! 

With a recent showing in Nintendo’s Indie World Showcase alongside unveilings across PAX events such as ID@Xbox, ‘The Mix Seattle’, ‘Kinda Funny’ Showcase,as well as the ‘Monsters of Indie’ Superstar Dev Panel, Sparklite continues to make an impact as one of 2019’s most interesting and exciting Indie games to watch out for. Fusing together an arsenal of gadgets, guns and gear, Sparklite will have you exploring a diverse, procedurally-generated world to take down the titans of the mining industry and harness the power of Sparklite! 

From solving puzzles to defeating a range of different bosses and enemies, Sparklite combines elements of classic adventure titles such as The Legend of Zelda alongside a unique blend of approachable roguelike elements. Get ready to immerse yourself in an ever changing world as you take Ada on a journey across an assortment of different biomes and save Geodia! 

Ahead of release, Merge are running a Steam Wishlist promotion to receive exclusive content ahead of launch. They recently hit a new Wishlist mark of 15,000where members of the community will now be receiving a free demo ahead of release! Each new mark achieved unlocks a special treat for the community and a final, mystery gift is unlocked at 55,000. Check out their Steam page for more information.

You can keep on top of all things Sparklite on the official Merge Games discord channel where there will be regular updates leading up to the release date.

Features

  • Stunning visuals – Intricate pixel art aesthetic inspired by retro classics
  • Original soundtrack – GameCube inspired soundtrack by composer Dale North (Wizard of Legend)
  • Explore the world of Sparklite – Five beautiful, procedurally generated biomes
  • Invent your arsenal – Invent gadgets to solve puzzles and defeat enemies
  • Battle bosses – Take on the Baron Mining Corp and its formidable gremlin Titans
  • Meet the locals – Befriend the people of Geodia and help build The Refuge

Source: Evolve PR