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Mend Broken Friendships in 2D Platformer ‘Switch’. Coming Soon to PC and Xbox One. Brand New Puzzle Platformer Unveils Unique ‘Switching’ Mechanic.

Press release:
New Delhi, India – February 7, 2017 – Independent games developer Threye Interactive today announced Switch, a brand new touching puzzle platformer, to be released on Steam for PC on March 7th and on Microsoft Xbox One later this Spring, where players embody the letter ‘i’, on an adventure to redeem lost friendship. Featuring over 70 challenging levels that span across five visually soothing worlds, Switch is a 2D puzzle platforming game with a heartwarming narrative, that mixes classic platform mechanics with a nimble ‘switching’ twist. Leisurely paced, challenging, and addictively fun, Switch will keep players’ palms sweaty and thumbs fatigued.

“In times when people immerse themselves in social media rather than nurturing real relationships, it’s inevitable every now and then to feel lonely and out of touch. With this in mind, we wanted to create a narrative led platformer, that modern players could emotionally connect to. We finally concluded – is it not me, myself and I that every person best identifies with?”, said Bharat Nag from Threye Interactive. “The core game mechanic of switching between a small ‘i’ and a capital “I” perfectly illustrates how the self-centered character abandoned by his friends transforms into a loving and all encompassing version of himself”.

In Switch players “switch” across traps and obstacles, speedrun through gruelling situations, and test their reflexes with unique environmental interactions. Following known 2D platforming mechanics such as jumping, wall jumping and shooting, Switch introduces a unique ‘switching’ mechanic which not only affects the platforms in several ways but also grants a double jump, which leads to situations demanding interesting choices to be made within split seconds. The game employs a beautiful, minimalist 2D art style which is further enriched by a soundtrack that emboldens a sense of excitement and fun throughout the game’s challenging levels.

About Threye Interactive
Based in New Delhi, India, Threye Interactive is an award winning interactive tech development company with one goal – immersion. It aims to provide its users compelling experiences powered by the latest strides in technology – a rare amalgam of art and science. Threye has been carrying out cutting edge research in the field of AR/VR/computer vision and machine learning via its engagements with the technologically demanding aerospace and defence sector. And while it gets better and better with the tech part, it harnesses that power to create beautiful experiences for its users – those that can move the senses, appeal to the heart, and bring out emotions, predominantly via the medium of games. The latest of which, is Switch.

For more information, visit: http://www.threye.com