Adventure of Samsara announced for Nintendo Switch
Today, Atari and Ilex Games announced Adventure of Samsara for various platforms including Nintendo Switch. No release window has been shared currently.
Adventure of Samsara is a 2D action platformer. This is attempting to capture the spirit of the original Atari 2600 title, Adventure and takes it in an entirely new and unique direction.
You can find more information in the following overview:
In Adventure of Samsara, players take control of the Solar Champion, a long-dead Plutonian resurrected by the primordial light of the Sun. Tasked with reactivating a mysterious interdimensional fortress, the Champion must restore balance to the multiverse. As players battle through a series of diverse, interconnected biomes and confront brutal mutant bosses, they will unlock new abilities and enhancements – each revealing deeper layers of the game’s enigmatic, cosmic narrative.
Key Features
- Metroidvania Exploration – Explore 10 unique biomes, from frozen wastes to industrial labs, each filled with distinct enemies, hazards and hidden upgrades.
- Classic Gameplay Feel – With classic gameplay and twisted 2D pixel art, Adventure of Samsara evokes the timeless feel of games like Prince of Persia (1989) while offering something entirely new.
- Original Worldbuilding – Immerse yourself in an expansive, interdimensional fantasy world with a deep, spiritual lore.
- Adventure Easter Eggs – The game features nods to the original Adventure, with familiar structures, enemies, and references that reward both new and returning players.
- Collectibles – Hidden collectibles boost health, mana, damage, and flasks, while dozens of augments let players customize their playstyle.
Take a look at the first trailer below.
Ethan Stearns, VP of games at Atari, said today: “Adventure of Samsara is not a remake or a sequel, it is a completely new game that lives in the same imaginative landscape as the original Adventure 2600 game. Adventure of Samsara is brimming with the elements of exploration, curiosity and hidden secrets that make adventure-style games so rewarding.”
The very first trailer can be found below.
