15th February 2023 (London, UK): Branching Narrative and Nellyvision Ltd today announced the critically acclaimed Deathtrap Dungeon: The Interactive Video Adventure will be coming to Nintendo Switch in Quarter 2, 2023.
Based on the classic Fighting Fantasy gamebook by Ian Livingstone, the game stars British actor Eddie Marsan (Ray Donovan, The Fast and The Furious: Hobbs and Shaw, Deadpool 2), who acts as narrator and guide in this faithful recreation of the beloved fantasy book.
Deathtrap Dungeon, arguably the most popular book in the Fighting Fantasy series, was originally released in 1984 and challenges the player to survive the Trial of Champions which takes place in the labyrinth of Fang, full of fiendish traps and deadly creatures set by the devious Baron Sukumvit.
Branching Narrative’s Deathtrap Dungeon offers unrivalled gameplay in the Interactive Fiction genre. Featuring two combat systems, the player can choose between the original mechanics used in the book, or opt for a more modern gaming style. Roll the dice, create your character and set your adventure in motion!
Matt Spall, Branching Narrative, said:
“Our innovative take on Deathtrap Dungeon is a choice-based adventure, presented as an interactive video storybook with the fantastic Eddie Marsan narrating the story and guiding players as they find their way through Baron Sukumvit’s treacherous corridors of power.”
Ian Livingstone said:
“Deathtrap Dungeon has consistently been a fan favourite, so I am excited about the approach that Branching Narrative is taking in bringing my book to a new generation of players in a new format. Eddie Marsden is brilliant, and with the storytelling being an interactive rather than passive experience, this ain’t no Jackanory!”
Eddie Marsan said:
“It’s an exciting challenge to guide Deathtrap Dungeon adventurers, both new and experienced, as they take on the perils of the deadly Trial of Champions.”
About Fighting Fantasy
Fighting Fantasy is a series of ground-breaking and best-selling gamebooks created by Steve Jackson and Ian Livingstone which began with the publication of The Warlock of Firetop Mountain in 1982. Blending branching narrative storytelling and a dice-based role-playing system, the series has sold over 20 million copies worldwide. The books are currently published by Scholastic UK who have reissued the classic titles as well as commissioning new titles including Ian Livingstone’s new book Assassins of Allansia.
About Branching Narrative
Formed in 2019 by Games Industry veterans Mark Ripley and Matt Spall, Branching Narrative is a brand new business concentrating on building interactive experiences around branching video. Working with both existing and new authors the company will develop and release a slate of titles not only for entertainment, but is also considering potential uses for the engine in education, medicine and training.
About Nellyvision Ltd
Founded in 2010 by industry veterans Gabriel Lee and Elaine Green, Nellyvision Ltd is a small studio based in Brighton with many years console development experience from Nintendo 3DSTM to PlayStation® VR2. Alongside work for clients on hit Nintendo Switch and Sony PlayStation titles they are continually working on a number of unique and original titles.
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