We're seeing more and more titles using crowdfunding sites like Kickstarter to get up and running these days, and the latest project to catch our attention is Freja and the False Prophecy - a hand-drawn Metroidvania game that is aiming to launch on Switch.
The game will have players exploring the magical and expansive world of Norse mythology. It will fuse a charming hand-drawn aesthetic with "exciting combat, richly detailed environments and a thrilling story", as protagonist Freja goes on a perilous journey through a world full of monsters, giants and gods.

As well as being classed as a Metroidvania, the game also focuses on its narrative and features RPG elements. There are nine realms to explore, each with their own uniquely crafted environments, and plenty more to do besides. Here's a gameplay feature list:
- Character Progression: Unlock awesome abilities, warcries and rune stones.
- Battle: Diverse enemies and challenging boss encounters punctuate the nine realms. You'll have to rely on your wits and abilities to defeat them.
- Tight Controls: Responsive and engaging controls that give you full control over Freja and her array of abilities and acrobatics.
- Explore: A meticulously crafted world with multiple paths and secret areas to discover.
- Platform: Navigate your way through exciting obstacles and puzzles.
- Be Challenged: A fair yet satisfying default difficulty level.
- Or not... A Story Mode option for those who would like to experience the tale of Freja without the combat or platforming challenge.

If you're interested in this one, make sure to check out its Kickstarter page for more info and to pledge your support. The project has a Switch stretch goal of $23,750 (it needs to make another $12,000 in the next ten days to make it) and the development team is very eager to have a version running on Nintendo's machine.
What do you think of this one? Would you like to see it launch on Switch? Share your thoughts with us below.
[source kickstarter.com]
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Give me a physical and I would back it to the death
I'll be blunt. That trailer was naff. But the gameplay trailers on YouTube look much better.
Oh for feck’s sake, can we please get a game that isn’t a “Metroidvania”? Genuinely seems like very Switch eshop release is either “Metroidvania”, “Retro” or involves cats...
Intriguing, and best of luck to them, but I've given up on Kickstarters for games. Getting ripped off once was enough. There's no quality control to make sure it's actually playable and fun.
@gaga64 8-bit Catroidvania ftw.
I think we have quite enough Metroidvanias at this point
Some gameplay scenes can be found here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1769906085/freja-and-the-false-prophecy-norse-platforming-gam
It's no Ori and the blind Forest but still looks interesting though.
Welp, I love metroidvanias. Can't get enough of them. If it has RPG elements and a map with lots of secrets to explore, I'm in. ^^ Let's wait and see when Timespinner comes to Switch as well.
Just how many 2d metroidvanias can we get in a year?
Make it physical and you'll get receptive audience.
@Tsurii what stuff?
I'm always down for a Metroidvania, as long as they have tight controls, a lengthy campaign and some challenging battles. Female lead is a bonus too.
Could be good, could be bad. "Kickstart" with the understanding that your investment may be forfeit... or don't invest at all.
Oh, so this is what Freya is doing after God of War PS4's ending.
@gaga64 And I only get tired of people saying "metroidvania's", not the games. It triggers me. It will never be an official genre to me.
They need to chill with all the Metroidvania. There is such a thing as too much of a good thing
@EasyDaRon Here you go:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYsm5O2sgiM
(PS: Privateer... awesome!)
@gaga64 - Catroidvania 64.5 Ultra Fighting Fist.
It's a 3D Fighting game platformer Roguevania game where everyone is cats and perma death changes everyone's fists and arena platforms.
Featuring Shovel Knight.
@Paraka presumably funded on Kickstarter 15 years before being released to average reviews on every system except the one the Kickstarter targeted at the start
9 realms, huh? So that includes Midgard/Earth?
Does anybody know the name of the song?
I love Metroidvanias and platformers in general, I want just these types of games
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