Pompom out on Switch this month

A final release date has come in for the Switch version of Pompom. The 2D platformer is slated for October 25, publisher PID Games and developer Tomo Camp announced today.

Those interested in seeing what the game has to offer can try out a free demo on the eShop.

In case you missed the original announcement for Pompom, check out the following overview:

Out of the hamster wheel and into space, Pompom is on a mission to save his boy Hoshi from the claws of Captain Cat and his wicked crew. Chase down each of the Space Cat Pirates, building platforms as you go. Use whatever it takes: springs, whips, umbrellas, cannons… Nothing can stop Pompom!

One day Pompom was working up a sweat on his hamster wheel, when Hoshi the boy burst into the room, showing a hand of beautiful jewels that fell from the sky with a great ‘BOOM’. Suddenly, Captain Cat & his crew appeared into the room, kidnapping Hoshi into a portal to space. Now Pompom must go on an adventure to save his boy Hoshi from the eight Space Cat Pirates!

Take a breath of fresh air in the platformer genre: you do not control Pompom the hamster, but instead help him by moving platforms and items around him. Drop springs, build bridges, slash vines, illuminate ghosts: From outer space, to beaches full of flying fish, to ancient temples inside deep jungles, help Pompom get past the enemies and beat Captain Cat and his crew.

Key Features

– Play a platformer in a new way, moving not the character but the platforms.

– Explore a beautiful tribute to the SNES classics and the 16 bits retro era.[/list]

– Adventure across 8 worlds in an epic space rescue: jump on flying fish, dodge nasty arrows, dispel vengeful spirits, swim past piranhas, battle flying saucers, and more.

– Pompom defeats enemies and collects items, and you can use those items and interact with the world to get him to victory.

– Use every item at your disposal: fly out of cannons, swing on ropes, slash vines, splash honey, freeze time and much more.

Pompom will be available digitally via the eShop.

Source: PID Games PR