The Switch eShop is home to a plethora of interesting smaller games, some of which have slowly overtaken Steam. Another one on the list is Moonrise Fall, developed by Made from Strings and originally released on Steam in 2019; it appeared on the eShop on June 3.
As you can see in the video above, it has a distinct style and sense of mystery to its world. The story centers on a boy who is trapped in a supernatural forest after losing his parents in a car crash, while gameplay will feature a mix of exploration, investigation, and puzzle solving. Below is part of the official description.
– Detective: Test your observation and puzzle solving skills.
– Explore an immersive world: Rain falls, wind blows, leaves fall, insects buzz, the sun sets, the moon rises, and more in this crafting world.
– Day and night cycle: The world changes continuously between 5 times of the day at your own discretion or under your control.
– Photograph: Use the magazine’s clues to discover and photograph strange creatures (cryptids) in the forest. Check back in the diary at any time to view your photo collection.
– Investigate: Discover many secrets including cryptography to translate an unknown language and the messages it conceals.
– Kalimba: A playable in-game engine that can be played by simply tapping a stick. Play the correct song to summon rain, summon wind, and more.
– Music: There’s the original track as well as a music system that creates different layers of music and mixes to make sure no two plays are the same.
– Riddle: Explore different locations offering their own unique puzzles to solve.
– Detect: Unearth many Easter Eggs and behind-the-scenes information.
It will cost $9.99USD with regional variations, and could be one worth a look – let us know what you think, as always, in the comments.
