2D action game Heidelberg 1693 announced for Switch
The 2D action game Heidelberg 1693 is in the works for Switch, publisher Red Art Games and developer Andrade Games announced today. It’ll be out on November 18, 2022.
Here’s an overview of the title, courtesy of Red Art Games:
The year is 1693. War engulfs Europe as France, led by the illustrious King Louis XIV, battles the Grand Alliance. Also known as the Sun King for his luxurious tastes and extravagant appearances, Louis XIV is driven by the belief that the sun – his sun – should shine upon all peoples of the world. While his enemies are way too many to be counted, one stands out as the most dangerous of all.
That enemy is none other than his own bastard son. Poisoned and left for dead, he emerges from the smoke and ashes of Germany’s battlefields and makes himself known as the “Moon King”. With nothing but hatred in his heart, he turns to diabolical and forbidden sciences in order to build an army the likes of which the world has not seen since the days of Satan’s rebellion.
Now the dead rise from their mass graves, seeking vengeance upon the King that asked for their heads while he basked in glory. Can you – the Sun King’s bravest musketeer – stop the approaching and never ending royal eclipse?
Heidelberg 1693 is a challenging 2D Action platformer set in a zombie-infested version of 17th century Germany in which the player takes control of one of French King Louis XIV’s famous musketeers. The game adds a layer of tactical combat to the genre by introducing the weapon of choice of musketeers: the musket. Players will be able to fire one powerful – and very effective- musket shot at a time. The weapon must be used wisely because of its long reset time though. Heidelberg 1693 tells its somber story – featuring real locations and historical figures – across multiple paths and endings.
Key Features
- Classic 2D action platformer
- Story set in a 17th century uchronia
- Unique musket mechanic adds a layer of strategy to the action
- Featuring authentic locations and historical figures
- Beautifully animated sprites
- Animated cutscenes inspired by silent era films
- Multiple endings
We also have the following trailer:
Heidelberg 1693 is planned as both a physical and digital release on Switch. You can reserve a copy through Red Art Games here.
Source: Red Art Games PR
