Metroidvania-style action platformer Barbarian Saga: The Beastmaster on the way to Switch

Publisher SelectaPlay and developer Dormidin Studio today announced that Barbarian Saga: The Beastmaster will be appearing on Switch. A release window was not provided.

Barbarian Saga: The Beastmaster, a 2D Metroidvania-style action platformer, is inspired by classic movies and games of the 80’s and 90’s such as Beastmaster, Conan and Deathstalker, Castlevania, Golden Axe, and Ghouls ‘n’ Ghosts. Further information is included in the following overview:

After the brief peace that followed the wars of the portals that devastated the country, new winds of war now threaten its inhabitants. The new king of Imperia together with the Sacred Kingdom has declared war against non-humans, using the services of one of the Last Wizards of Arborea: Trece XIII and their generals. This is the moment of the prophecy, the moment when a chosen one will unite Men and beasts to bring peace. Welcome to the world of Arborea, welcome to Barbarian Saga: The Beastmaster.

Key Features

• You are the last of the Beastmasters, use the souls of animals and creatures to transform and progress through the adventure.
• Explore a continuous Metroidvania-style map, open new paths and unlock new routes with your Beastmaster abilities. Evil and sorcery lurk in all corners.
• Gather beads for your ritual necklace: discover fangs, amulets, and plant roots that will change your attacks, vitality, or Mana.
• Enhance your skills and acquire new items by entering duels in different Arenas. battles will use close cameras and energy bars like in classic fighting games..
• Find new sword techniques that your old Sensei taught you, use magic potions and summon curses. Thanks to your sword, you have the power of a god.
• Throughout your adventure, you will discover NPCs that will give more depth to the narrative and communicating with them will open new mission arcs (as in an Anime series) and completely different endings.