Press release

HORACE IS A CHARMING PLATFORM ADVENTURE OFFERING AN ECCENTRIC BLEND OF HUMOR AND HEART FOR NINTENDO SWITCH ON OCTOBER 21

Pre-order the cinematic pixel platform adventure from the Nintendo eShop and save 10% today

CALABASAS, Calif.  October 1, 2020  Horace, an instant classic and unmissable tale of a small robot on a big adventure, is taking its emotional and rich tale of self-discovery to Nintendo Switch on Wednesday, October 21 for £10.99. Players who pre-order Horace from the Nintendo eShop before launch save 10%, publisher 505 Games unveiled today.

 

Meticulously crafted by a two-person development team comprised of industry veterans Paul Helman and Sean Scapelhorn, Horace is one of the most unique and heartwarming of gaming experiences. The little, big game boasts more than 15-hours of thrilling platforming and adventure peppered with bold storytelling and quirky pop culture references that will leave behind for players a lingering nostalgia for the classic 8 and 16-bit era of gaming. Metroidvania-inspired abilities are unlocked as players progress through challenging platforming areas while puzzles and difficult bosses invite players to further put their skills to test.

 

Horace is a hand-crafted experience that will leave players laughing, crying, and ultimately cheering their way through a touching narrative complete with full cinematic cut scenes, a host of mini games, and secrets waiting to be uncovered.

 

For more information about Horace and other 505 Games products, visit www.505games.com. Players can follow the Horace community at: https://twitter.com/horacedev.

 

Press Contacts
 

Marcus Toon

UK & Export Marketing Manager
 
Niall De'Ath
Senior Account Executive
niall@alfredlondon.com

 

About 505 Games

505 Games, a subsidiary of the Italian entertainment company Digital Bros., is a global publisher focused on offering a broad selection of video games for players of all ages and skill levels. The company publishes and distributes premium and free-to-play games on leading console and PC platforms as well as mobile devices and social networks.

Publishing highlights include DEATH STRANDING (PC), Control, Journey to the Savage PlanetBloodstained: Ritual of the Night, Indivisible, Brothers – A Tale of Two Sons, Terraria,  ABZÛ and Virginia. Distribution highlights include No Man’s Sky, Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice, Warhammer: Vermintide 2, Dead by Daylight and Inside/Limbo.

505 Games has offices in United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, China and Japan. For more information on 505 Games and its products please visit 505games.com.