République's had a quite a long history since it first released. Starting on iOS as 5-part episodic game in 2013 after a successful Kickstarter campaign, you play as Hope, a young woman held captive within a totalitarian state ruled by the authoritarian Overseer. Bringing us a stealth-action premise, it may finally be hitting the Switch next month.
The news comes as a listing has been spotted on Nintendo's website directly, which can be seen when typing République in the search bar. Though clicking the game's page now brings up a dead link, the fact it's even listed there doesn't seem like something they'd accidentally do. As reported by Nintendo Everything, that listing allegedly confirmed a February 25th release date and $9.99 price point.
République's had a long history of ports too, bringing the episodes into one package. Having released on Android, PS4, Stadia, PC, Mac and VR, a Switch release is certainly plausible. It received positive reviews - our own sister site Push Square gave it 7/10 on PS4 - so it would make a welcome addition to the indie library.
Have you played République on other platforms? Would you like to see it on Switch? Let us know below in the comments.
[source gonintendo.com]
Comments (13)
This is a rather old android/ios game, if it is not getting 1080/720p @ 60 fps enhancement with some extra graphics boost, then don't even bother .
@TIND Age doesn't say much. Is it a good game though?
@TIND Why wouldn't it just be the PS4 version, with some degrading to the texture sizes, screen resolution and some geometry down rezzing?
Agreed if its the mobile versions just tweaked then that's a lazy port, but I would say it'll be the PS4 version downgraded slightly as that has all the console tweaks and upgrades.
I heard good things about this game and picked up a physical copy years ago for PS4 but I still haven't played it. I'd double dip and try it out on Switch if it gets a physical release.
It’s a great game, would be happy if it got a switch release. I’ve only played an iOS version, but I hope that well get the real deal.
Wouldn’t go so far as to say it’s a great game, but it’s fine. Clunky movement, passable stealth mechanics, a few secrets and lots of story. High production values for its time In the mobile sphere, though, which is why it got good write-ups.
@Krull Absolutely, all that. Its a decent game to grab for $5
Stealth is a genre I've yet to really dip into. Which is odd, as I love sneaking about in games like BotW or Crysis.
I'll keep on eye on this but I wondering what the top Stealth games are for Switch?
F.E.A.R trilogy! If they could've given us...
Played it on Stadia awhile back (it was a free game on Pro). At €10 it's probably worth it. Decent game.
@TIND The quality of a game is not dependent on 1) its age, 2) its platform, or 3) its production values. Apart from misunderstanding those, your advice is spot on.
Fun fact: République features, among others, David Hayter in a voice role. Now, if we could only get that other stealth game he’s in...
@Slowdive “Thief, eh? It's never too late to take charge of your own fate, you know.”
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