Munich, Germany, 14. August 2025 – The turn-based 2D RPG The Edge of Allegoria, developed by Button Factory Games and published by CobraTekku Games (CTG), will release on the Nintendo Switch on September 11th, 2025. Following its successful PC release on Steam in December 2024 the title is now making its way to the Nintendo eShop. Developed by Canadian studio Button Factory Games, The Edge of Allegoria stands out with its Game Boy-inspired visual style, dark humor, and a vast, explorable world. Players can dive into classic turn-based combat, uncover secrets across a sprawling map, and engage with a deep mastery system that rewards strategic play. For a limited time, The Edge of Allegoria is available for pre-order at a discounted price of €19.99 in the Nintendo eShop. The regular price of the game will be €24,99.
In The Edge of Allegoria, players step into the shoes of a protagonist reeling from a devastating midlife crisis, embarking on a surreal journey through the enigmatic land of Allegoria. Inspired by the golden age of handheld RPGs, particularly the Game Boy era, The Edge of Allegoria blends nostalgic design with modern mechanics. Players will explore a sprawling overworld map filled with secrets, environmental puzzles, and hidden paths. Dungeons offer tactical challenges and unique layouts, while a variety of monsters demand strategic thinking in turn-based combat. At the heart of the gameplay lies the Mastery System, a deep progression mechanic that allows players to customize their abilities, refine combat styles, and unlock powerful synergies. The Edge of Allegoria is designed for handheld play, delivering an experience that feels both timeless and fresh.
Key Features:
- Time for an adventure! - The Edge of Allegoria offers a classic role-playing world full of monsters and magic and, as a 2D single-player game, provides a familiar gaming experience with modern ideas and touches.
- From the frying pan into the fire - Following his midlife crisis, the protagonist decides to go on a journey through the land of Allegoria - and promptly must stand his ground against countless murderous monsters. In the process, players explore the land, discover numerous perils and learn more about the history and secrets of the magical world of Allegoria.
- Impressive huge game world - The Edge of Allegoria is packed with content: 145 monster types, 41 boss fights, 31 dungeons and 6 divine beings await in their own overworld domain. Players can look forward to many hours of gameplay and constant variety on the screen.
- High-Level-Upgrades – Allegoria is filled to the brim with monster battles, therefore players need to be able to defend themselves well. The game features 96 unique weapons, each offering unique combat skills. Players can equip their weapons over the course of several battles and with enough weapon experience, the skill and stats of the weapon are permanently retained by the player. The mission is clear: find all the weapons, learn all the skills and become overpowered!
- GameBoy Retro Look - A whole generation of video game fans are familiar with the legendary handheld from the 80s. Joe Picknell himself grew up with the aesthetic and knew straight away that he wanted this look for his debut work: an unusual nostalgic pixel artwork.
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