It has been revealed that Morphite will launch on the Switch eShop on September 7th, at the same time as all other previously confirmed versions of the game.
Described as an "atmospheric exploration sci-fi shooter with platforming elements", Moprhite is a collaboration between Crescent Moon Games, We're Five Games, and Blowfish Studios, and follows the exploits of Myrah Kale, whose life "takes a sudden turn when a routine mission develops into an interstellar adventure revealing her mysterious past and connection to the coveted substance Morphite."
Players will assume the role of Kale as she explores uncharted planets packed with alien life. Using a scanner, players will be able to record data and sell it for profit, purchasing upgrades for her ship, suit and weapons with the cash.
When not planetside, Kale can engage in dogfights, trade with other lifeforms and use her starmap to locate other "procedurally-generated planets brimming with side quests."
Ben Lee, CEO, Blowfish Studios, sounds quite excited:
Morphite is an atmospheric sci-fi shooter with inspiration drawn from classic console games including Ratchet and Clank, Metroid Prime and Turok. With those roots, bringing Morphite to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One is a natural fit, and we look forward to sharing our universe with everyone this September.
This certainly looks very interesting indeed, and it's good to see the Switch version launching at the same time as the others. Will you be investing your cash? Let us know by posting something below.
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Seem nice
We'll see how it performs. Looks great, and if it has a decent duration, I will gladly pick it up.
looks nice
"Inspired by Ratchet and Clank, Metroid Prime and Turok"
My childhood in one sentence. I'm interested.
I like the premise but the art style seems like it could get annoying after a while.
@Kalmaro Also seems somewhat inspired by No Man's Sky too.
As i read the title of the article, i thought "ah great, another 2D retro shooter" then i saw the trailer. Ooooh i want it, i love the visuals, but they may start hurting my retinas after a while
@Folkloner not sure how to feel about that.
The minimalistic art style looks a little TOO minimalistic, lol, but if it launches at a sub $20.00 price point I will pick it up.
Oh my god. I just want to give them money for being so ambitious. I almost don't care how well it turns out to be!
@Bunkerneath I almost didn't watch the trailer because I thought the same thing, but now it has my interest.
My only fear is it looks like it is trying to do too much and might not be that great at anything it does. We'll see.
It did remind me of Metroid.
May sit on the fence until it has been praised or ripped an new orifice.
All I need is for the gunplay to be solid and I will pick this up immediately.
Inspired by No Mans Sky - no doubt, hope it will not end like that game...
@Folkloner
The 1st source of inspiration - NMS
Nice soundtrack. I love 80s synthwave.
After seeing the trailer and reading the article, it definitely has my interest!
Side note: Crescent Moon Games also made Mines of Mars, a clone of SteamWorld Dig on mobile devices that puts its own twist on why you're digging. It's free to play, but $3 will kill ads (not intrusive though) and another $3 will give you a sort of starter kit for items, which helps early on, mainly for sight. I recommend it. (No, I'm not part of the staff, just going through the game right now and enjoying it)
Looks cool, I have other systems but will be a first day purchase on switch for me
This game actually looks kind of nice, I'll have to wait for some sort of review first though.
Games like this is what I want. Plus major third parties. I know Switch will not get all but it should get most.
Ratchet & Clank, Metroid Prime and Turok is quite a range of influences! I like the bold minimalist art style, will definitely keep my eye on this.
Very interesting.
I'm not particularly impressed. I'll wait for reviews I guess.
Needs good single player missions but needs a solid multiplayer for me like the days perfect dark goldeneye and time splitters 2 that will make it a must buy for me
The art style and Metroid Prime feel have me interested for sure, as does the mention of Ratchet & Clank as an inspiration. Hope the gameplay holds up, it looks a bit soft and floaty from the trailer. It's on the radar but I'm waiting to see some more.
Looks really neat, not sure where the Ratchet inspiration comes from but Going Commando and Up Your Arsenal were well loved by my Dad, brother and I
Crescent Moon are one of the most prolific publishers of mobile games. That's not a slight - they're also one of the best on the platform. I've been following the production of this game for a while, and it's definitely interesting. Quite a few of their games are worth checking out, but this is probably their most ambitious project.
Well, they certainly carried out a market map for Switch! Hope other devs do too
Looks cool
@Folkloner Exactly what I was thinking, very familiar and similar feeling look/feel to that, hopefully though not the same pitfalls, lol..
Yeah after NMS I'm sorta hesitant when I see the phrase "procedurally-generated planets". Doesn't mean it'll be bad but I'm unable to muster excitement without a demo or reviews...
I want to want this game but it looks a lot like Moon Chronicles on the 3DS. Moon Chronicles was a decent game that I enjoyed playing and beating once without much desire to play it again. The neon artwork, perspective and even the weapons in Morphite remind me so much of Moon Chronicles that I feel like I have already played this game.
Whoa, they got me interested, that's for sure. Super cool stylized graphic and, if that tune is any indication, a potentially amazing soundtrack.
I will definitely look at this game. Nintendo is releasing to many multi player only games at the moment. Good to see a single player game coming to the market. Sept/October looking pretty good for the switch.
Cool. Looking forward to reading the reviews.
Looks like an interesting way to hold my self over until Prime 4
Looks way too much like One Man's Lie to me.
Great music!
Metroid Prime & Turok as influence? And a pretty cool art style?
Pretty damn sold.
Looks good!
Looks nice to me I am interested!
Looks good! LOVE that low-poly style! The fact it draws from Metroid makes it even better!
Love the art style and the music. I've got to many games to play between now and September... I'll give it a shot if I can fit it in.
So, how can we turn this into a negative thing about the Switch? Wait, I know - "lol, see how the only third party support the Switch gets is these low-res shovelware games?!? WiiU had better looking games than this on launch day! Stupid Nintendo!!"
I would also accept "PS4 version is obviously superior".
Nice land speeder
The colours made my eyes throw up a little
Do we know if it's coming to retail stores, or is it only launching on e-shop?
I really like the art style.
Looks interesting!
@LeanneMustafa No retail, just digital eShop version.
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