2D action-adventure RPG Dreamed Away announced for Switch

Dreamed Away, a 2D action-adventure RPG, has been announced for Switch. Publisher Pineapple Works and developer Nicolas Petton announced today that the game is set to arrive in Q4 2023.

Dreamed Away takes place in France in the 90s and has you playing as Théo, a boy lost in a dark, mysterious world and is trying to find his sister. The game puts the focus “on the bond between siblings, fear of death and questioning reality” while offering “immersive storytelling” and a “diverse setting with a vibrant color palette and varied environment”.

You can find additional information about the title in the following overview:

Dreamed Away is more than just a game. It’s an intense reflection of the developer’s own story, born at the same time as his second child. The game’s world is built around the main character’s – Theo’s – bond with his sister Louise as well as his desire to find and reconnect with her. The story takes place in a cozy little village in Brittany, where the surroundings tell you a story about a safe, calm, and happy place. But mystery steps in. A darkness is encroaching. It’s unsettled, shady. It’s a game about a young boy questioning his sense of reality and sanity. While trapped alone in a world where he constantly faces his fears. Such an experience of internalizing doubts and fears is how the game was born.

Key Features

– Cozy and safe atmosphere mixed up with unsettling and dark mood full of doubts
– Externally introspective: Dive deep into Theo’s fears while exploring the game’s story and world
– Alternative way to battle: pre-equip varied abilities that can affect the stats of the player or enemy and/or impact gameplay. Each ability has a side-effect
– Engaging turn-based combat system with real-time enemy attacks

The debut trailer for Dreamed Away is included below.

Dreamed Away is expected to release digitally on Switch via the eShop.

Source: Pineapple Works PR