Aruma Studios has officially announced that their critically acclaimed supernatural mystery, Shadows of the Afterland, has made its spectral debut on the Nintendo Switch today. Following a highly successful launch on PC earlier this year—where it secured a staggering 97% positive rating on Steam—this “supernatural whodunit” is ready to find a new home with the handheld crowd.
If you’ve been looking for a point-and-click adventure that blends 1960s noir with ghostly high-concept sci-fi, your prayers (or séances) have been answered.
A Soul Out of Time
Set in Madrid, 1960, the story begins with a mystery that defies the laws of physics. You take on the role of Carolina, a police officer from the future who wakes up in the afterlife looking like a maid named Pilar, years before Carolina was even born.
To solve the mystery of her own death and why she’s been catapulted back in time, Carolina must navigate two distinct worlds:
- The Land of the Living: A grounded, beautifully rendered version of Francoist Spain.
- The Afterland: A surreal, vibrant world of light blues and purples where spirits linger.
Possession is Nine-Tenths of the Law
What sets Shadows of the Afterland apart from your standard point-and-click is its Possession Mechanic. Since you’re a ghost, you can’t exactly pick up a magnifying glass. Instead, you must inhabit the bodies of the living to manipulate the environment, bypass sexist 1960s social barriers, and gather clues.
Critics have praised the game for its:
- Stunning Pixel Art: Vibrant, retro visuals that evoke the golden age of LucasArts.
- Stellar Voice Acting: Fully voiced characters that bring the “jazzy, gloom-tinged underworld” to life.
- Logical Puzzles: Modern design that respects the player’s intelligence without the “moon-logic” of 90s adventures.
“Shadows of the Afterland respects tradition while introducing enough mechanical and narrative innovation to feel contemporary.” — Game Critix
Launch Celebration
To celebrate the move to the eShop, Aruma Studios is offering a limited-time 10% launch discount. For fans of the genre, this is a must-play title that fits perfectly into the Switch’s “play anywhere” philosophy.
Whether you’re a veteran of the SCUMM era or a newcomer looking for a deep, story-rich mystery, Shadows of the Afterland is a journey worth taking.
Shadows of the Afterland is available now on the Nintendo eShop.
Find out more here – https://arumastudios.com/shadows-of-the-afterland
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