We've had our eye on the 16-bit platforming of Fox n Forests for a while now, so we're excited to confirm the throwback adventure will be springing its way onto the Nintendo Switch eShop on 17th May. If you've not come across it before, you play Rick, a fox with the rather handy ability to control the seasons. You'll guide him across diverse, nostalgia-inducing 16-bit worlds, and use your wits and acrobatic attacks to overcome enemies, puzzles and colossal bosses.
The full game will also enable you to spend earned resources on new items and powers throughout your quest to solve the mystery of the fifth season, so there's plenty of modern systems at play with this classic Mega Drive/Genesis era visuals.
To tidy you over until 17th May, check out this five-plus-minute long slice of gameplay footage. All the 16-bit feels. Let us know what you make of it in the comments below...
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I like the wiggling tail action....I’m currently really enjoying Adventure Pals Co op with my young un so maybe this could be a follow up if the reviews are decent .
Edit....although I’m not seeing any two player action here?
Yep, that's one fine looking 16 bit tribute game...
Would have bought this kind of game in a heartbeat on SNES or GBA. But I'm a little sick of all these old looking games that rarely bring anything new. It feels like they all want to capitalise on 90s nostalgia rather than creating a good game.
Not sure I needed to see him as a hunky furry.
Dang, man. This game looks great!
@Rhaoulos Gotta agree. I’m getting burnt out now with all these 90s style playformers. It looks really charming but I’m needing some more variety in my gaming library. Who knows, maybe i’ll pick it up during an eShop sale.
Had my eye on this one 😁
The day 32-bit nostalgia hits, we'll feel pretty old.
Probably too close to Megaman release - but can't wait for reviews
This looks absolutely awesome.
Looks great. Will wait for the inevitable LRG physical edition.
Possible day 1....if not eventually for sure!
@KIRO True that, we planned an asynchronous multiplayer mode but - I am sure you have guessed it - ran out of time. However, couch co-op is something we would love to do in the future...
@Rhaoulos Hmm... It is a good game We went for the SNES look and feel as we are big fans of it and love the old classics. But we did put a lot of our own ideas and fresh elements into the title, such as the seamless season switch mechanic.
It's looking like a solid little retro platformer.
@Eef There are no plans for a physical release. Many people are asking but we are a small team and for a physical release the digital sales would need to be very, very solid. And "limited" etc. physical releases are also not everyone's cup of tea.
I cannot wait for this... Day 1 for me!
I like what I see.
Very fun looking game and they nailed the SNES/Genesis(Megadrive) look.
I absolutely ADORE this game. If the developer ever reads this comment, THANK YOU.
It also reminds me of an old DOS game I used to play called Shakii the Wolf:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_5KffB3SEo
Anyone remember Fox Fights Back? An old C64 game I vaguely remember.
The game looked pretty good but I'm not feeling the music.
@diablo2 Thank YOU Love the video too, the SFX made me smile after an 11 hours day of work, cheers!
@MartyFlanMJFan Crazy! Looks really hard: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LI4oLF1EQbU
My favorite C64 game is Montezuma's Revenge and this even inspired us to the 4th Bonus Level of FOX n FORESTS.
@Bonus-Level ha thanks for the link, I enjoyed that!
@Bonus-Level
How much will it be?
@Bonus-Level
Euer Spiel sieht echt stark aus! Vielleicht sind die Verkaufszahlen ja so hoch, dass ihr doch noch 'ne Retail-Fassung hinterherschieben könnt; ich würd's euch gönnen.
Good games are timeless, and pixel-based games tend to age better than 3D games, so this might turn out to be a new classic.
I personally prefer my protagonists human, and female, but I'm also a sucker for pure good gameplay, so I'll keep my eye on this.
@NintendoPete 19,99 USD/EUR and 15,49 GBP
@Bonus-Level
That is actually quite reasonable - gonna put it on my watchlist. It does look gorgeous and switching between seasons is quite unique.
Looks awesome and very furry, so it'll be an instant purchase for me. I'll double dip for a physical copy if the digital sales do well enough to support a physical release.
Oh look... Another random 2D indie retro game for the Switch. Not like we haven't gotten any of those the last 4 months.
Rather just pay double for BattleChasers on the 15th. Something that actually looks good on both TV and handheld.
I like
Sold! Comes out the same week as Battle Chasers too. So we've got a 16 bit style 2D platformer and a turn based RPG within 3 days. It's like I'm back in the 90's and I like it.
Like the season switching mechanic and the game looks good to me. Guess I'll see what reviews say.
This looks gorgeous, the music is great too! I love the contrast between the autumn-mode? music and the regular music.
I'm very, very into the game. Looks fantastic. I'm very, very NOT into the concept art that goes along with it. Looks like everybody's worst idea of a furry. This is my first time seeing this game and that concept art almost turned me off it but seeing the gameplay convinced me to put this on my wishlist. Only thing is - I hope there are no creepy cutscenes in it!
@bolt05 Glad you like the music! Here is a preview with some songs to listen to: http://music.fbpsound.com/album/fox-n-forests
@Bonus-Level wow, awesome thanks for sharing that! This game looks like a solid effort all around. Can't wait.
@KIRO We wanted an asynchronous couch co-op mode but ran out of time... Maybe something for the future
@Eef - There are no plans for a physical edition yet. Rather not wait forever
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