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So, guess what? Kitfox Games and Freehold Games just dropped a bombshell. Caves of Qud is coming out as a console exclusive for the Nintendo Switch. Yeah, you heard it right. This is happening.
Now, if you’ve never dipped your toes into the madness that is Caves of Qud, let me break it down. It’s this 2D turn-based roguelike set in the wackiest world imaginable. Think sentient plants and mutants. It’s survival of the weirdest.
They’ve tossed out some juicy tidbits about what makes the game tick:
First up, you can do basically anything. This world is like, the ultimate sandbox. Walls in your way? Pfft, just dig through. Or, if you’re feeling spicy, use your corrosive gas mutation to get all Melty McMeltface on it.
And every critter in the game is like your mirror image. Levels, skills, gear—the works. Want to stop being you for a while? Bam! Psionically dominate a spider and skitter around leaving webs everywhere. Creepy? Maybe. Awesome? Definitely.
Factions, factions everywhere! Over 70 of them. Apes? Check. Crabs? Why not. Trees and robots? Yep. It’s like a bizarre social club and you’re totally invited.
This isn’t your average fantasy game. We’re talking a setting that’s been brewed and stewed for over 15 years. It’s like stepping into a living, breathing, eccentric novel. Go ahead, explore it. “Live and drink” as they say in the game. Whatever that means.
And for you tactical minds out there, the gameplay is a turn-based paradise. You, your mutations, and everything else can come together for some crazy problem solving.
Quests, NPCs, awesome villages, historic sites. Some parts dynamic, others straight from a writer’s fever dream. It’s a full-on RPG experience.
Oh, and let’s not forget the soundtrack. Over two hours of music that’s probably unlike anything your ears have experienced before. Seriously, it’s otherworldly.
Mark your calendars for Winter 2025. Caves of Qud drops exclusively on the Nintendo eShop for the Switch.
And just a heads-up, check out the trailer and screenshots when you get a chance. They’re all over the interwebs right now, just waiting for your eyeballs.
Whew, okay. That’s the scoop. Now go ponder life while waiting for this piece of digital art to land.
