Dreamscaper coming to Switch

Posted on August 27, 2019 by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop

Afterburner Studios took its action-RPG roguelite Dreamscaper to Kickstarter in hopes of getting the project funded. The $25,000 target was eventually met, and a $40,000 Switch stretch goal has now been surpassed as well. That means Dreamscaper will end up on the eShop next year.

Here’s some additional information about Dreamscaper, along with a trailer:

Dreamscaper is a strategic, fluid, and dynamic ARPG Roguelite blending elements from brawlers, top-down shooters, and dungeon crawlers.
Every slumber is a different dungeon and you must unlock the power of your dreams to see a new day.
Play as Cassidy and dive into her subconscious, taking on the surreal nightmares she wrestles with in order to save her from a dark fate.
MASTER DEEP COMBAT SYSTEMS
A rich, expansive combat system rewards skilled play. Use careful positioning, exact timing and quick reflexes to defeat foes with an abundance of combat options.
Each weapon class in Dreamscaper is unique, from rending the earth below your nightmares to whipping a yo-yo into their faces. You’ll have a myriad of ways to approach combat.
OVERCOME THE NIGHTMARE
Adventure through beautiful, haunting dreams to discover untold secrets, vanquish nightmares, and upgrade your gear all while uncovering Cassidy’s story.
Lean into the nightmares and make the rush of permadeath your ally as progressive exploration, a multitude of surreal items, and an ever-changing world create deep replay-ability.
Live Cassidy’s waking life and forge friendships with the people around her. Empower Cassidy with their hopes and memories to dispel the darkness of her nightmares.
DISCOVER THE DANGERS OF DREAMS
Vanquish the deadly enemies and bosses that invade Cassidy’s dreams, clearing the dark miasma that surrounds her.
Each enemy and boss in Dreamscaper is a representation of one of Cassidy’s most negative emotions.
Battle bosses with styles and attack patterns that embody Isolation, Fear, Negativity, Loss and more.
HARNESS YOUR LUCID POWERS
Warp the Dreamscape around you with “Lucid Powers” – surreal dream attacks and abilities that manipulate the elements, warp space, and even control time itself.
EXPLORE A VIBRANT, SHIFTING DREAMSCAPE
Explore the ever changing Dreamscapes and discover powerful artifacts, surreal scenery and a multitude of unique events, challenges and puzzles.
UNCOVER THE MYSTERY
Unravel Cassidy’s story as you plunge through her subconscious, build relationships in the real world and discover dream vignettes. Each dream is another peek into Cassidy’s memories and experiences.

Dreamscaper is targeting a Q1 2020 release. Learn more about the game on Kickstarter here.