Obakeidoro! is North America and Europe’s next Nintendo Switch Online Game Trial
Original (10/19): Obakeidoro! will be offered to Nintendo Switch Online members as the program’s next Game Trial, Nintendo has revealed. At the moment this only applies to Europe, and will run from October 26 through to November 2.
Here’s some information about Obakeidoro!:
A thrilling, heart-pounding struggle! Humans have 3 minutes to work together to get away from the Monster! Playing as the Monster, you’ll have to utilize your skills to catch the Humans! Play Bogeyrun! online or offline with up to 4 players.
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Bogeyrun! is an asymmetric action game in which three Humans face off against one Monster. Gameplay can be as deep or casual as you want to make it.
As a Human, don’t just simply run away! Use your Lantern Attack to fend off the Monster. If you time it just right, you might be able to turn the tides in your favor. As the Monster, utilizating your powerful skills is key to your victory. Use skills like Glide and Track to capture the Humans.
Can you escape the Monster? Can you hunt down the Humans? Bogeyrun! is a game of cat and mouse that the whole family will enjoy!
Here’s a trailer for the game trial:
There's a terrifying treat in store for #NintendoSwitchOnline members this Halloween with the #OBAKEIDORO! Game Trial!
Download now so you're ready to play this asymmetric game of cat and mouse for free from 26/10: https://t.co/1bNhCSDXNH pic.twitter.com/1k6VnWz08h
— Nintendo of Europe (@NintendoEurope) October 19, 2022
Obakeidoro! will be available to download for free for Nintendo Switch Online members in Europe from October 26. We’ll let you know if this comes to other regions.
Update (10/25): Obakeidoro! has now been confirmed as a Nintendo Switch Online Game Trial in North America. Those with an active subscription can play it for free between October 26 at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET and November 1 at 11:59 PM PT / November 2 at 2:59 AM ET.