VLG publishing and developer imaginarylab have announced that the surprisingly-named Willy Morgan and the Curse of Bone Town will be launching on Switch next week.
Said to be a great fit for fans of point-and-click classics like Day of the Tentacle and Monkey Island, Willy Morgan offers "a modern take" on point-and-click games by having players pick up the usual clues and master puzzles in a fresh, 3D, pirate-themed world. You'll be helping Willy discover details on his father's mysterious disappearance, and hopefully enjoying the "hilarious dialogue, whimsical characters and charming cartoon graphics" throughout.
"10 years have passed since the mysterious disappearance of Willy’s father, the famous archaeologist Henry Morgan. After Willy receives a strange letter containing a cryptic message he heads on a perilous adventure to Bone Town, an unconventional place full of pirates and shady characters, to once and for all uncover the truth behind what happened to his father."
Key Features:
- Non-linear gameplay – Explore without constraint, collect items and solve stimulating puzzles.
- Unique graphic style – A fantastical world with a magical atmosphere.
- Full HD quality – Cinematographic cutscenes and over 50 locations to see.
- A pirate world with a modern twist – Pirates and computers? Why not?!
- 15 NPCs to interact with – Learn about the story through several hours of interactive dialogues packed with irony and easter eggs.
- Original soundtrack – More than two hours of original music.
The game's launching on the Switch eShop on 8th June for £22.49; it arrived on Steam last summer and has received 'very positive' user reviews.
What do you think? Will you be keeping an eye out for this one? Tell us below.
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Curse of Bone Town sounds like a Leisure Suit Larry title.
@Dezzy I was think the same thing! I was getting nervous that Nintendolife might've lost it with jokes about Willy and Bone Town. 🤣
The graphics kind of remind me of 90s PC games, but better if that makes any sense.
@Dezzy ahahahahah
Bone town, Willy? Is this a comedy?
Launching soon, but still no listing on the eshop or website...I was gonna wishlist for later
Alternative title:
"Billy Boy Showers in the Slammer"
Isn’t that the singer from smashing pumpkins
Semi-lewd name, the developers didn't think that one through, or did they?
Either way, looks good, has that classical vibe, even though the graphics are obviously more modern. Loving the 90s "fisheye lens" perspective on a lot of the scenes.
@Dezzy Wow, my thoughts exactly. I''d almost say that there's multiple semi-depraved gamers here...
I rather get a Pen to use for this game P/C doesn't do justice for this game.
Wait, this isn't porn? You called it Willy Morgan and the Curse of Bone Town and it's NOT alluding to penises? Somebody actually thought of this as a serious name for a serious game that has nothing to do with penises and NOBODY said "mate, you've got two penis euphemisms in the title"?!
One Eyed Willy and the Curse of Bone Town
@ThanosReXXX I’m going to be sorely disappointed if they didn’t do it on purpose!
I think it looks great, likely to be a day one pick up for me.
Looks lovely, but why isn't the Day of the Tentacle, Monkey Island and Full Throttle remasters on Switch yet??
I doubt this Willy has ever been to Bone Town
Will this trip to Bone Town have a satisfying finish, or will it be over all too soon? I look forward to the video review!
This game was awful but it had so much promise! Walking and getting objects was absolutely torture. I was so excited for this and especially because the art and opening cut scene were so incredible! Then actually playing it was deflating. We played for an hour and a half and then archived it so it's not taking up space. It's a shame.
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