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Press release:
[Wiesbaden, Germany – August 5th, 2024].
The Wiesbaden-based (Germany) indie games publisher/developer Assemble Entertainment and Madrid-based (Spain) indie games developer Gametopia, are today very pleased and glad to announce that their sci-fi pixel art adventure game “Verne: The Shape Of Fantasy”, is coming to the Nintendo Switch via the Nintendo Eshop on August 22nd, 2024.

Become Jules Verne and adventure into the dangers that hide in Hemera, a fantastic parallel world built from his own imagination. With its stunning pixel graphics, non-linear dialogues, and varied puzzle-adventure gameplay, Verne will captivate you from start to end – this time, on Nintendo Switch!

Verne: The Shape of Fantasy is a narrative-driven puzzle adventure game set during the year 1888 when a war against the ruthless “Nation” threatens to demolish the land of Hamera. You’ll take on the role of Jules Verne, a famous author who – accompanied by Captain Nemo and their crew – set out to find the Flame of Hephaestus, an ancient artifact said to hold the power to change the course of history. Along the way, you’ll have to be careful as you may just discover unimaginable wonders, mysteries, and dangers.

Only those who crave knowledge and adventure will survive on this epic journey. As you explore, you’ll utilize the IMAG device to rewrite history and change Verne’s fate throughout the story. Solve puzzles in each stunning location and leave no stone unturned to uncover mysteries. Inspired by classic adventure games, you’ll want to stay on your toes, as you never know what important detail could be hiding in a dusty corner. Pay close attention and discover the fascinating truth about Jules Verne’s incredibly unique stories. Take Verne: The Shape of Fantasy on the go when it launches for Switch this summer.

Features:

Unleash your imagination: Use the power of the IMAG, an ancient device from Atlantis, to rewrite history and change Verne’s fate at certain moments.
Non-linear dialogues: A varied gameplay experience that reflects the human ability to imagine and tell the most fantastic stories.
An Atlantis-tic scavenger hunt: In gameplay inspired by classic adventure games, solving puzzles and exploring every inch of your surroundings is always the key to success.
No Ruin Left Unturned: The atmospheric and detailed pixel art steampunk world invites you to explore: from the dark corridors of the Nautilus to the Atlantean Ruins.
With attention to detail: Become part of a fascinating story about the life and works of Jules Verne.

Verne
Verne: The Shape of Fantasy will launch for Nintendo Switch on August 22nd for $14.99 (with a 20% off launch discount). Stay up to date by following Assemble Entertainment on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Steam. Join the official Assemble Entertainment Discord server to keep up with the latest news.

About Gametopia
Gametopia is an indie development studio located in Spain and Colombia made up of four people. For more than 10 years the team have been passionately imagining and creating education and awareness-raising projects with games such as The Journey of Elisa, Marrow Transplant, and Allan Poe’s Nightmare. Currently they are working on their most ambitious project, Verne: The Shape of Fantasy, a pixel art adventure game based on the life and works of Jules Verne.

About Assemble Entertainment
Based in Wiesbaden, Germany, Assemble Entertainment is an independent, privately owned games publisher that’s made “Saving the World. Game by Game.” its mission. Founded by Stefan Marcinek in 2016, Assemble is known for its critically acclaimed and diverse indie games, such as Endzone – A World Apart, Roadwarden, Lacuna, and Orbital Bullet. Since 2022, Assemble has been responsible for the distribution of Mixtvision’s games, handling indie hits such as FAR: Lone Sails. Assemble also has won the German Developer Award twice in the category of “Best Publisher.” Learn more about Assemble at www.assembleteam.com.

Assemble organizes GermanDevDays, the most popular German-speaking conference. The conference, hosted by Stefan Marcinek, features the GermanDevDays Indie Award, where indie teams across Germany can participate to win cash prizes. Learn more about the GermanDevDays at www.germandevdays.com.