Metroivania game Ato releasing on Switch this week

Tiny Warrior Games will release Ato on Switch this week, an eShop listing reveals. It’s slated to launch on April 11, 2024.

Ato, a Metroidvania experience set in feudal Japan, features sword dueling, new abilities that can be acquired throughout the adventure, and more. You can find even more information about it in the following overview:

Ato is an Atmospheric, Metroidvania, Sword Dueling Game set in the Era of Feudal Japan. It tells a visually driven story about a father who has given up his past ways in order to live a life of peace with his wife and child. However this peace is soon disturbed as his child is taken from him…

In Ato, every combat encounter is an intense duel to the death. Perform risky parry maneuvers, bounce off of your opponent, evade their attacks, and unlock new abilities to further expand your arsenal of options against your adversaries. Every combat encounter has its own personality and fighting style. Challenge, observe, and overcome each opponent you face as you strive to retrieve your child back from the clan you once served.

Explore colourful and atmospheric environments. Obtain new abilities to solve environmental puzzles. Uncover the mystery of this world and experience a story that is told without a single word.

Difficulty options:
-Assist – For casual playthroughs
-Accessible – Mid-range skill with slight challenge
-Experienced – For veteran players who are familiar with difficult games

Explore, experience, and overcome the world of Ato.

Find a trailer for Ato below.

Official Trailer

The game will be available digitally on the Switch eShop. Pricing is set at $14.99, and pre-orders are now open.