Rhythm-based platformer 140, twin-stick shooter/puzzler THOTH coming to Switch on January 9

Carlsen Games has announced that two games are launching for Switch on January 9. Along with the rhythm-based platformer 140, we’ll also be getting the twin-stick shooter/puzzler.

Here are overviews of both, along with trailers:

140

140 is a challenging minimalistic platformer with abstract colorful graphics. Rhythmic awareness is required to overcome obstacles controlled by an energetic, yet melancholic electronic soundtrack.

THOTH

From the creators of the award-winning ‘140’ comes an innovative and intense new entry in the twin-stick shooter genre. Though it’s deeply rooted in the arcade tradition, THOTH also brings something unique to the table. Each stage in the game is specifically designed to require both puzzle solving and finesse to get through. Players constantly need to think about positioning and timing while making sure to both dodge enemies and avoid collisions.

Aesthetically, THOTH is a vibrant rush of colors, shapes, and patterns accompanied by a brutal soundtrack by electronic music pioneers Cristian Vogel & SØS Gunver Ryberg. The imposing aesthetics and the relentlessly demanding gameplay eventually induces a trance-like state in the player.
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According to Carlsen Games, THOTH will let you play alone with traditional twin-stick controls or with a friend using a brand new control scheme built for single Joy-Con play.

Source: Carlsen Games PR