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Troll and I releasing on August 15th on Nintendo Switch

Announced a while ago, the Nintendo Switch version of Troll and I finally has a release date: August 15th!

If you’ve never heard of Troll ad I, here’s some details about it. The game has you follow the adventure of an unlikely but dynamic duo:

  • Otto (a nimble and adventurous adolescent): he’s quite skillful with a spear, and melee weapons in general. A pretty inquisitive person, and a natural explorer.
  • Troll (a powerful and elusive… well, troll). He has unique abilities that you can collect and use throughout the game. Here’s a few examples: “Heal” allows you to recover from an attack, and “Bellow” causes groups of enemies to cover and flee.

Together with a friend (in local co-op) or on your own (single player), you can explore the majestic mountains and lush forests of the Nordic wildnerness. The various areas are filled with various to either dodge or defeat: mythical orcs, ruthless hunters, and more.

Here’s what the story of Troll and I is all about:

Deep in the Nordic wilderness, a teenage boy named Otto is forced to flee his home after a band of brutal hunters rip through his village in search of a mythical creature rumored to inhabit the forest. Now on the run for his life, Otto inadvertently finds and befriends the elusive creature being sought by the hunters. Thus begins the perilous adventure of Troll and Otto.

Together, the unlikely friends embark on a journey through treacherous territory plagued with rivals. Natives to the forest, Troll and Otto must use their inherent skills to sneak, strategize, and battle their way back home. The forest is filled with unknowns, and teamwork is pivotal to staying alive.

And here’s the main features:

  • A Mythical Adventure. Befriend the fabled Troll and embark on a journey through the Nordic wilderness as two outcasts struggling to survive.
  • Cooperative Split-Screen Multiplayer. Play through the story campaign locally with a friend.
  • Seamlessly Switch Characters. Swap between Otto and the Troll on the fly. Play as contrasting characters, each with a unique presence and gameplay functionality.
  • Diversified Combat. Choose your combat style based on the situation. Become the Troll and stomp hunters with your massive feet, or smash them with your giant fists. Switch to Otto for quick, nimble attacks and fast traversing.
  • Terrain-Based Weapons and Crafting. Gather materials and craft deadly weapons that you’ll need to survive your journey.

The Nintendo Switch version of Troll and I will include the various improvements other platforms are getting on Friday:

  • minimap
  • additional checkpoints
  • difficulty settings (Easy, Normal, Hard)
  • increased crafting speed + increased resources for crafting and survivability
  • new tutorials
  • additional text hints
  • overall balance improvements
  • and more…

Finally, here’s a trailer and some screenshots:

Troll & I (Switch) will be released on August 15th in Europe and North America. The Upcoming Releases page has been updated!

Lite_Agent

Founder and main writer for Perfectly Nintendo. Tried really hard to find something funny and witty to put here, but had to admit defeat.

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