Last month, it was revealed the award-winning PC and mobile indie title To The Moon was on the way to the Nintendo Switch, after a fan reached out via email to the title's writer, composer, designer and director Kan Gao.
It's now been confirmed by developer XD Network and publisher Freebird Games this absolute tear-jerker of a tale will make its eShop and console debut this summer, with a special trailer announcement. An exact release date is not yet locked in.
Once again, if you're not familiar with this upcoming release, here's a description of the adventure role-playing game courtesy of its Steam page:
Dr. Rosalene and Dr. Watts have peculiar jobs: They give people another chance to live, all the way from the very beginning... but only in their patients' heads.
Due to the severity of the operation, the new life becomes the last thing the patients remember before drawing their last breath. Thus, the operation is only done to people on their deathbeds, to fulfill what they wish they had done with their lives, but didn’t.
This particular story follows their attempt to fulfill the dream of an elderly man, Johnny. With each step back in time, a new fragment of Johnny's past is revealed. As the two doctors piece together the puzzled events that spanned a life time, they seek to find out just why the frail old man chose his dying wish to be what it is.
And Johnny's last wish is, of course... to go to the moon.
And here is the official Switch trailer:
Have you played this game before? Will you be picking it up when it eventually arrives on the Switch? Leave a comment below.
[source engadget.com]
Comments 27
News to me. With the anniversary of the Apollo moon landing , it’s great timing for building hype. I’ll look forward to the reviews!
A poignant, beautiful game. It’s definitely one not to miss.
Well, this one sounds like a trip and a half. Might get this.
I haven't played it but it seems right up my alley. Count me in.
Fantastic little game, will gladly play again, day one for me.
Loved it. Recommend. More of an experience and story than an actual game but definitely worth getting.
What a game. Makes me wish I could wipe my memory to experience it for the first time again.
Another game that I own on Steam but didn't play much. Will buy it on Switch, it's a great game on a more convenient platform.
I’ll keep my eye on this!
Am I the only one disappointed in this game? Sure, the story is sweet but I find the gameplay boring with wierd "puzzles" and it's only about 4 hours long. Could have been better.
@Chimaj You're not, I also didn't like it much. I thought the writing was rather weak and there was really no gameplay to speak of. A lot of people really liked it though, apparently.
I wonder if they ported it to a new engine, or if this means RPG Maker games can be compiled for Switch now.
So a mobile port can be good ?
So , about Half community comments are wrong ??!
The story sounds pretty cool. I may have to give this one a go.
@SenseiDje This was a PC game before it was a mobile game.
Rather looking forward to the anime adaptation.
A classic of narrative gaming. I would definitely recommend it to those who haven't experienced it yet.
Great game, and I usually do not play this type of graphics. And only 4.99 on Mobile. No good reason to wait for this to come out on Switch.
This game is wonderful. I didn't expect much from an RPG Maker game but it really is beautiful. I don't know if I'll double dip for the Switch but I hope there are people who play it for the first time.
Interested! Looks great
@TossedLlama Please no physical if it will push the price up drastically for is digital gamers. We should have to pay higher because of the collectors.
Sounds like a game that I would enjoy at a price cut. I like unique and touching stories in games, but due to the short length they usually have, I tend to enjoy them more when they are dirt cheap. Makes me not worry about the financial aspect of short adventures.
Well.....better get ready to cry alot again😭😭😭
This is one of those games that I've always heard is really good but just kind of passed me by... and I OWN it. But, it being on Switch will motivate me to finally check it out. It's silly, I know, but I've always preferred to do my gaming from the recliner.
@Donald_M Not silly at all. Given that it is mostly a low gameplay, story driven experience; it goes hand in hand with a recliner.
Story and visuals have me interested. Is it an RPG, visual novel, etc.? Gonna do some research...
Looks interesting. Will give it a shot when it comes out.
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