Castle of Heart: Retold coming to consoles and PC this summer
2018 action-platformer (and Nintendo Switch exclusive) Castle of Heart is getting an expanded release this summer.
Revealed today, Castle of Heart: Retold will be released on the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC with a Nintendo Switch 2 port coming later. A reveal trailer can be seen here. A release date will be unveiled soon.
A synopsis for Castle of Heart: Retold reads:
Castle of Heart: Retold is a completely revamped version of the original Castle of Heart game that first launched exclusively on Nintendo Switch back in 2018, selling 300,000 copies to date on this platform alone.
The game is set to launch this summer, boasting massively enhanced gameplay, visually revamped, and a reimagined story, and allowing you to discover the untold legend of Svaran and Mira, who dared to defy the will of the Sorcerer.
Travel across four distinct Slavic landscapes and prove your worth against the Sorcerer’s minions and blood-thirsty mythological creatures such as chorts, ghouls, and vodniks. Master your swordsmanship and tip the odds in your favor with dozens of melee and ranged weapons—from torches and hatchets to javelins and crossbows. Test your skills and reflexes in challenging boss battles against powerful, intimidating foes.
Experience the definitive version of Castle of Heart, boasting a legendary number of improvements. Immerse yourself in a medieval world made more beautiful thanks to new animations, updated character models, improved lighting, remixed music, and more detailed environments. Enjoy massively enhanced gameplay with rebalanced combat and platforming, a vastly improved player interface, and more responsive controls. Thanks to much smoother gameplay, everything now comes down to your skills and tactics!
Discover the untold legend of Svaran and Mira, who dared to defy the will of the Sorcerer and found themselves caught in the battle between good and evil. In Castle of Heart: Retold, every line of dialogue has been rewritten and every cutscene remade. Challenge yourself to collect all the Crystals of Mokosh and unlock fully reimagined endings to the story!
Developed by 7LEVELS, the original Castle of Heart game sold over 300,000 copies on the Nintendo Switch.
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