Don your scuba gear and metal detector because it’s time to unlock the mysteries of Atlantis once and for all in Verne: The Shape Of Fantasy  is a narrative-driven experience based on the real-life works by Jules Verne, the author most famous for novels like Journey to the Center of the Earth, Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, and Around the World in Eighty Days.

Leveraging Verne’s one-of-a-kind storytelling and science fiction prowess, Verne: The Shape of Fantasy delivers a magical gameplay journey where players encounter many friends, villains, and deep-sea monsters of legend.

Set in an alternate 1888, the war against the dreadful “Nation” has reached its breaking point, devastating the land of Hemera, the fantastical world created inside the mind of Jules Verne. Aboard the mighty Nautilus, Jules Verne, Captain Nemo, and the courageous crew struggle to uncover the secrets of Atlantis, the fabled utopia that faced mass destruction from the very power source Verne and his crew aim to locate: the Flame of Hephaestus.

Developer Gametopia with publisher Assemble Entertainment announced that Verne: The Shape of Fantasy is coming to Nintendo Switch on August 22nd for $14.99 (with a 20% off launch discount).

The almost 90-minute demo is of course still available for free on Steam.

As a special bonus, the prequel to Verne: The Shape of Fantasy is also available for free as a webcomic !

Key Features

• Unleash your imagination: Use the power of the IMAG, an ancient device from Atlantis, to rewrite history and change Verne's fate at certain moments.
• Non-linear dialogues: A varied gameplay experience that reflects the human ability to imagine and tell the most fantastic stories.
• An Atlantis-tic scavenger hunt: In gameplay inspired by classic adventure games, solving puzzles and exploring every inch of your surroundings is always the key to success.
• No Ruin Left Unturned: The atmospheric and detailed pixel art steampunk world invites you to explore: from the dark corridors of the Nautilus to the Atlantean Ruins.
• With attention to detail: Become part of a fascinating story about the life and works of Jules Verne.

Currently available for PC (Steam), Verne: The Shape Of Fantasy is coming to Nintendo Switch on August 22, 2024.