Ashen, the action RPG from New Zealand studio, A44, is headed to Nintendo Switch. You'll be able to play it on the go from December this year.
Originally launching on Xbox One and the Epic Games Store in December 2018, Ashen went on to receive praise from critics, achieving a Metacritic score of 82 on PC. The game is described as "a co-op adventure game about a wanderer in search of a place to call home".
You'll find the now-usual RPG tropes tucked away here, with a vast, handcrafted open-world to explore and combat against the various monsters standing in your path. The game also has a focus on forging relationships; players may cross paths with one another and choose to guide those they trust into their camp.
There's no specific release date in place just yet, so keep an eye out for that as we get closer to December.
In the meantime, let us know your thoughts on this one in the comments below. Have you played it before on other platforms? Intrigued by the Switch release?
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Couch co-op or online only?
Looks interesting. But does it have wireless play? I'll have to keep an eye on it I suppose.
@NoxAeturnus No couch co-op, at least it didn't when I played it awhile ago on PC. It's a really good game though and I'll pick this up again for Switch. I was actually gonna replay this again the other day, but will wait.
Looks mighty pretty!
Though I came in hoping for a remaster of the Nokia Ngage shooter. -_-
@EasyDaRon
Can't blame them for putting the best bits from the best reviews in their trailer though, can you?
@MisterMan Unfortunate. Maybe they'll give us wireless.
@NoxAeturnus Yeah, I'm pretty sure it will. You can set it on PC to play offline or online, so I'd assume you can on the Switch too, especially given the portable nature of the Switch.
Enjoyed through Gamepass. A little soulslike, but far easier to get into. You could play offline too. Definitely will double dip, as I didn't finish it, but wanted to. Wait... is that even double dipping? More like buying after a rental...
I played through one boss one game pass, but I’d love more souls-like games on Switch!! I’ll pick this up cuz it’s already somewhat polished
Just read a few reviews and this seems really interesting. If the price is right I would definitely pick this up day 1.
What, I thought this was the N-Gage game of the same YouTuber name. Hopefully it's a good game, might check it out if it ever caught my interest.
Can't argue with a action adventure co-op game. Bring it on!
Just FYI, there is an official release date of December 9th, as stated here: https://www.ashen-game.com/news/ashen-to-release-on-playstation-4-nintendo-switch-gog-and-steam
So the coop is mandatory? That's a surefire way to make my interest in such a game plunge.
@ricklongo there is AI co-op as well. Different companions you can team with in the game. I’m not sure if you can avoid using a companion the whole game, cuz I remember a few moments you needed a partner, but not required to have another live person to play with
Hmm I'll give it a go via gamepass. If I like what I see I'll buy it.
Hey, this game slightly resembles BotW! Smashes Xbox and PC
Dang you Nintendo! I only have so much money. I have bills to pay. But it seems like every other day, it's like "oh, a new game I have to buy".
Add it to the list! So many games I want to play!
Common where over with eShop we need a Physical options and my a CE package. Gaming company needs to get with the times here Physical sells and does just as good or better then eShop. Just look at Witcher III it supposedly comes complete no downloads if that is the case.
@jipiboily and it was in the video 0_o
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