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11 bit studios will publish Trainwatch
11 bit studios has announced it will publish Harvester Games’ time management mystery adventure game, Trainwatch, for PC next year. This is 11 bit studios’ smallest-scale publishing to date, as the solo developer project is by Remigiusz “Rem” Michalski, a well-known name among indie horror fans, with titles including The Cat Lady and Lorelai.
Here is a description of the game, via 11 bit studios:
A fogbound railway crossing in the middle of nowhere might not be the most obvious setting for a video game, but it’s central to this time-management mystery adventure. Troy has decided to withdraw from his everyday life, and a new job in near-complete solitude is meant to help him take stock – and make up for the mess he’s made of things. For the next month, his tasks are simple: close the gate when the trains cross, stay sober, and call his wife every night.
Developed by Harvester Games and published by 11 bit studios, Trainwatch will be released for PC via Steam in 2027.
Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time is now available for iOS/Android
LEVEL-5 stealthily dropped life sim RPG Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time for iOS and Android last week. It’s the full game, but priced as a premium mobile game for those two platforms. They support cross-play and cross-save with existing versions of the game. It includes all currently available content, including the Digital Deluxe Edition and the latest downloadable content.
Here is a description of the game, via LEVEL-5:
The latest installment in the Fantasy Life series is a brand-new adventure set on a deserted island within the mysterious and beautiful world of Reveria. In this slow-life RPG, players can freely switch between 14 unique Lives (jobs) and enjoy life at their own pace. As they embark on a journey across time, spanning 1,000 years, they will work to restore the island while uncovering the great mystery hidden within.
Developed and published by LEVEL-5, Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time is available now for iOS/Android, PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Switch 2, Switch, and Xbox Series.
Expelled from Paradise: The Stellar Angel has a release date
Japanese sci-fi visual novel Expelled from Paradise: The Stellar Angel now has a November release date attached. The game supports Japanese and English, and languages are switchable in-game. The game will launch digitally and physically. In Japan, there are two physical options to choose from: standard and limited. The standard edition includes a copy of the game; the limited edition includes a copy of the game, a novel, a tapestry, the soundtrack, and a bookmark.
Here is a description of the game, via Toei Animation:
Civilization has been destroyed by the Nano Hazard, a runaway nanomachine disaster, and most of humanity has given up their physical bodies to live on as data in the virtual world of DEVA. Angela Balzac turned her back on that world and chose to live on the surface with her partner, Dingo. Theirs is a story shaped by the conversations they have shared and the choices they have made—and it is your choices that will determine where it leads.
Developed by Studio51 and published by Toei Animation, Expelled from Paradise: The Stellar Angel will be released for PC via Steam and Nintendo Switch on November 26.
Moomin: Midsummer Madness launches this fall
Point-and-click adventure game Moomin: Midsummer Madness will be launched just in time for summer down under, as it has a new November release date. It will launch digitally for PC, Switch 2, and Switch, and it will also receive physical editions for Switch and Switch 2. The game is inspired by Tove Jansson’s cherished Nordic fantasy novel, Moominsummer Madness. You play as Moomintroll and Little My, exploring a curious old theatre caught in a great flood. It is designed to be enjoyed by fans and newcomers alike.
Here are the game’s key features, via Shochiku Games:
- Point-and-click adventure starring Moomintroll and Little My.
- Beautiful hand-painted world inspired by Tove Jansson’s Moominsummer Madness.
- Rich music soundtrack lovingly composed for this game.
- Relaxing, cozy gameplay designed for all ages.
- Variety of beginner-friendly puzzles and charming mini-games.
- Accessible built-in hint system.
- Nordic storytelling brought to life by memorable characters and scenes.
Developed by Crossbridge Game Studios and published by Shochiku Games, Moomin: Midsummer Madness will be released for PC via Steam, Switch 2, and Switch on November 12.
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