The Switch eShop can add another intriguing release to its 2017 line-up, with confirmation that Figment is coming to the store. Developed by Bedtime Digital Games, its twist is that it's an action-adventure title (with a mix of puzzle-solving and combat) that is also a musical.
Below you can see the developer's own description, along with a new musical trailer produced to highlight its quirky style.
Figment is a whimsical adventure set in the recesses of the human mind. Nightmarish creatures have arrived, spreading fear wherever they go. As Dusty, the mind's former voice of courage, you'll fight the nightmares and solve an array of puzzles. As Dusty gets back to his old self, he can help the mind to face its fears.
But Figment is not just a game; it's also a fully-fledged musical, performed by the game's cast of nightmarish characters as Dusty traverses around the game world. Figment's latest trailer takes the form of a music video and showcases The Plague Song - both in-game, and as performed by Støj Snak - a.k.a. composer Niels Højgaard Sørensen - in the studio.
It's due out on PC in September and is set for Switch this year; we reckon this is certainly one to follow closely.
Do you like the look of Figment?
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Interesting
That's a fascinating concept, I look forward to seeing how this develops.
Was kind of hoping for a game based on the purple dragon from Disney world.
Make sure you watch video at 2:40 to 2:34. lmbo! Hopefully this game ends up being wonderful and as crazy as the guy singing.
Someone has eaten too many blue smarties
hmmm looks interesting enough to invest in...I will be looking out for this one. But it really depends on when it is released.
Goodness!! How much caffeine did this guy consume?!
Looks promising but that voice was like nails on a chalkboard.
Loved it! Where do I throw my money to pre-order?
Has anyone Noticed it's Nintendo and Indies pretty much for Switch so far. Well not in Japan. They have Monster Hunter Coming and Dragon Quest X and XI. But hey the rest of the world gets a rock lol
Very interesting game! Not quite for me but I do love it's whole concept! The music didn't sit well with me though so, yeah, I'm gonna pass. But I hope this does really well! Would love to see more from this studio!
Cool concept, too bad I am not a fan of musicals and this particular song wasn't easy listening. I would rather have a bunch of different songs to showcase variety.
And that main character reminds me a lot of Tingle.
Looks interesting
@Roam85
Haha! My brain did the same thing!
"Figment is a whimsical adventure set in the recesses of the human mind"
How is this game NOT based on the Epcot Dragon?!
Hm... I'll bite. Can't watch the trailer right now but I'll bite.
And I thought Flippin' Death was brimming with personality. Another game out for my wallet's blood. :3 Awesome to see games embrace the animated musical concept again, too; has there even been much in this field besides Rhapsody and arguably Ar Tonelico/Nosurge series?
That guy kinda sounds (and is even dressed like) Murdoc Niccals.
Man I couldn't play a game like this with that awful voice, my God this is bad, shoot the guy
I hate musicals, but I like the idea of the game and hope it does well.
Weird
... That was singing? Okay.
Looks nice...sounds awful!
Looks charismatic, eventually not my lunch but looks interesting.
Who would want to undergo this headache inducing, screaming voice for an entire video, let alone an entire game? Too bad, the game looked good.
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