Japanese-style RPG Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass coming to Nintendo Switch

After it originally debuted nearly seven years ago, Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass is confirmed to be heading to new platforms, including Nintendo Switch. Although there’s no word on launch timing, Electric Airship says that it’s teaming up with Starseed Games on the port.

Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass, a Japanese-style RPG, takes inspiration from SNES games like Earthbound, Final Fantasy 5, and the Breath of Fire series. Yume Nikki is also said to be a heavy influence.

Some additional details can be found in the following overview:

The game takes place in the dream of an eight-year-old boy. When an alien entity appears and threatens his family and the stability of the dream world itself, Jimmy sets out on an adventure to save his family and eradicate the threat of the Pulsating Mass. Along the way, Jimmy will have to work with his family, confront his own shortcomings, and brave the creeping nightmares of his subconscious.

Key Features

• Full-length Japanese-style RPG
• Classic turn-based combat with some modern sensibilities
• A big emphasis on exploration
• As an empathetic kid, Jimmy gains the ability to imagine himself as several of the monsters he meets, allowing him to interact with the world in new ways
• These different transformations can also be leveled up, granting Jimmy higher stats and new abilities
• A story for adults delivered from the perspective of a child
• Jokes.
• Unspeakable horrors

Those wanting a closer look can view the trailer below.

Official Trailer

Thanks to Electric Airship for the news. Once we get a release date for the port, we’ll let you know. Find more Nintendo Switch news here.