In Switch – Or Die Trying the player journeys as the alphabet ‘I’ across an adventure to redeem broken friendships using classical platforming mechanics complemented with a unique ‘switching’ twist that adds versatility and challenge to its addictive gameplay.

An interesting fact is that the game was originally titled simply ‘Switch’ and amongst other near-death experiences that an indie title goes through, this game additionally faced a massive challenge close to its original launch – Nintendo announcing their gaming console also called ‘Switch’. The developers took this in their stride and expanded the name to Switch-Or Die Trying which very aptly describes the challenging and nail-biting experience!

The game draws the player in with beautiful minimalistic graphics complemented by an exciting soundtrack, offering a fast paced gameplay. Levels are short, fast and fun offering multiple replayability with speed runs, collectibles and some seriously intellectually stimulating puzzles. The game is bound to give players hours of edge-of-the-seat entertainment where the player will already be forewarned, that they will ‘die-trying’.

“We wanted to make a game that should be relatable to everyone, regardless of age and gender, and thus decided to make the alphabet ‘I’ as the main character, since love for ‘self’ is universal. But the game is also a satire on the me/myself and a selfie obsessed world just as in the game ‘I’ becomes too-self absorbed and thus alienates his friends who he must now win back “– mentions Joshua, the lead developer. The game art derives from alphabets and typographically inspired themes, offering 75 levels divided into 5 distinct worlds, with deceptively cute graphics and a simple-to-learn but difficult-to-master gaming experience.

Key Features:

• Switching mechanic; change forms between small ‘i’ and big ‘I’ this affects the worlds around you and also give you an extra jump (not to be confused with double jump)
• “Aww, so cute” main characters
• Dynamic world elements which respond to your current state.
• Split second decision making, you will have to keep your twitch reflexes sharp
• Minimalist 2D ambient art style
• Unique level progression, all levels of a world are at your disposal, complete just 10 levels to unlock a new world
• 5 distinctive worlds, each having their own theme, dynamics, enemies and challenges that complement the player controls learnt right from the start
• Speedruns, insanely difficult speedruns to test your nerves/rage/reflexes (Remember, you can always skip and come back to these later)
• Puzzles, occasionally apart from reflexes, your puzzle solving skills will be put to the test

Switch – Or Die Tryingis available on Xbox One and PC for $6.99 (€ 6.99 and £5.59).