We first reported on The Edge of Allegoria when it released on Steam late in 2024. It’s a GameBoy-inspired RPG that was released to positive reviews from players and critics. Now, developer Button Factory Games, alongside publisher CobraTekku Games, has announced the pixel art RPG is heading to Nintendo Switch, as well as confirming its compatibility with Steam Deck. The Edge of Allegoria is now available on Switch, priced at $24.99.
After a devastating midlife crisis, the protagonist in The Edge of Allegoria embarks on a journey through the land of Allegoria. He explores the land, learns about its pitfalls, and discovers more about the history and secrets that Allegoria hides. Players can explore the expansive map, delve into dungeons, battle monsters, and perfect the sophisticated mastery system. The unique monochrome artwork makes the turn-based combat a real nostalgic journey with modern twists and turns, where there’s plenty of swearing.
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 is 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.
