Tales of Seikyu, fantasy-style farming sim adventure game, confirmed for Switch

Tales of Seikyu, a new project from Ace Entertainment, recently took to Kickstarter where it’s seen a ton of success. Not only was the $40,000 goal absolutely smashed, but the total now sits at nearly $300,000 and a Switch version is concerned.

For those who haven’t been keeping track of the Kickstarter, Tales of Seikyu is fantasy-style farming sim adventure game. Aside from doing things like cultivating crops, players will interact with other characters, explore a special realm and obtain ability-enhancing masks, and more.

Here’s some additional information:

Tales of Seikyu is a fantasy-style farming sim adventure game set in the enchanting land of Seikyu, a haven for legendary creatures from the world of yokai. The town bustles with unique inhabitants, including the lord Kyubi, Shuten-dōji, the flamboyant and perpetually tipsy bar owner, Yoji, a rebellious folklorist with a sharp wit and a deep fascination for ancient gods, and Otter Andolini, a former mafia boss who now cherishes peace at his beloved dock.

You and your friend Kon arrive in Seikyu, buying a house in the countryside of Seikyu with your savings, thus beginning the comfortable and leisurely pastoral life!

Key Features

• Retreat to the Countryside, Manage a Farm in a World of Yaokai: Adhere to the seasonal rhythms to cultivate crops; construct coops and barns for eggs and dairy; utilize a variety of local ingredients to craft unique recipes; renovate old buildings, expand rooms, decorate with furniture, and create either a cozy pastoral setting or a luxurious monster inn. Become the premier rancher, revitalizing the once dilapidated and abandoned farmhouse!
• Shape-shift Your Way Through Mysteries: Unleash Unique Abilities with Divine Masks: Venture into the divine realm, a maze brimming with intriguing puzzles, and obtain ability-enhancing masks. Transform into a crow tengu and soar freely in the skies of Seikyu. Whether climbing cliffs effortlessly as a Dryad with vine powers, or diving deep as a Slime in search of hidden treasures, use your creativity to solve puzzles in novel ways.
• Unveil Hidden Stories: Nurture Friendships and Romances with Villagers: Engage with 30 unique characters are ready to cross paths with you, each possessing a captivating storyline interwoven with Seikyu’s world and the village. Can you unlock their hearts, empathize with their joys and sorrows, and as emotions intensify, will you find yourself fostering friendships and potentially blossoming romances?
• Team up with friends to uncover the secrets of the world: Invite friends to join you in the mystical Seikyu to explore its secrets together. As a team, challenge the divine realm to recover lost treasures, demonstrate the strength of friendship against adversaries, collaborate on the farm, or work together to build your own manor. Or, for more tranquil moments, simply relax in a town corner, enjoying the sea breeze and sunshine.

Get a look at a trailer for Tales of Seikyu below.

Announcement Trailer

The game is still live on Kickstarter, but only for a few more days. You can contribute here.