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So, there’s this game, right? Kitfox Games and Freehold Games — sounds like a match made in pixel heaven — are cooking up something for the Nintendo Switch. It’s called “Caves of Qud.” Ever heard of it? No? Well, brace yourself. This 2D, turn-based roguelike is like nothing else. Imagine a world where you’re stuck in this massive biology experiment gone wild. Seriously, sentient plants. Mutants. You get the vibe.
Now, they dropped some deets on what’s in store. Here’s a – well, kinda chaotic – rundown from yours truly:
First off, the world’s your oyster. Or maybe an oyster trying to eat you? Anything goes in Caves of Qud. Want to smash through a wall? Get a pickaxe. Or, if you’re feeling spicy, just breathe some of that gnarly corrosive gas you’ve mutated. Heck, melt the wall to lava. Apparently, every wall’s got a melting point. Who knew?
Next up, the creatures in the game? They’re as real as virtual critters get. From the lowly spider to whatever else lurks in the depths. These guys have skills, gear, alliances. Ever thought of hijacking a spider? Well, here’s your chance. Web-slinging, munching, spider shenanigans. Why not?
Oh, and factions. You aren’t just a lone wanderer. You’ve got 70 groups – factions, they call ‘em. Apes, crabs, trees… even robots. Maybe it’s my short attention span but, what’s a highly entropic being? Guess you’ll find out when you play.
The setting’s like diving headfirst into a rabbit hole of science fantasy. They’ve spent fifteen years — yeah, you read that right — building this weird and winding world. It’s a labyrinth that’s begging you to explore. Just remember to “live and drink.” A little game wisdom for you there.
Then there’s the gameplay. It’s tactical, they say. Turn-based and sandboxy. So, if you’ve got any brainpower left after digesting all these cool features, you get to invent wild ways to survive. Use your mutations, implants, skills — if you can dream it up, you’re probably good to go.
RPG vibes hit hard here too. Quests, NPCs, villages. Some stuff’s dynamic, some is… not? Like an RPG cocktail mix. Refreshing, if you ask me.
And don’t even get me started on the soundtrack. Over two hours of music to lose yourself in. Otherworldly, apparently. Perfect for getting lost in caves. Or something like that.
Mark your calendars or whatever because Caves of Qud’s making its digital debut on the Nintendo Switch sometime in Winter 2025. So, grab your Switch and get ready to dive deep.
Anyway, there was a trailer and some screenshots too, but honestly, you gotta see it to believe it. Go check it out yourself and soak in all the weirdness.
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There you have it!