There are tons of indie games on the Switch, but AdventureQuest 8-Bit: Dungeons & DoomKnight is a blast. Developed by Artix Entertainment and published by Nami Tentou, AdventureQuest 8-Bit: Dungeons & DoomKnights is a title you may have missed when it was originally crowd-funded for a release on the NES, but on the Switch, it’s even better, with added content and tons of special features.
Don’t have a Switch? Have no fear! Xbox and PS editions are reportedly due out this Summer.
Here’s five reasons why you have to check it out now:
Mods?: The game’s Chaos Mod make a great game extremely different and unique. They also make exploring a lot of fun and a great way to get to places you couldn’t see in the main version.
CRT Filter: The game already plays like an NES game- this filter bangs that notion home ever harder.
Fun Story: If you loved games like Metroid and Castlevania as a kid, you’ll fall in love with this one. No one is to be trusted and the dialogue is fun.
Killer Score: This is definitely a game you’ll want to have your headphones on for.
Two More Games Included: ChronoKnight and NecroNancy come with the Switch version, giving you even more bang for your buck.
Find out more about the game Here.
About: Dungeons & DoomKnights:
When the young hero, Artix, returns from passing the trials to become a Paladin, he finds his home destroyed by an army of the undead – and realizes that his people have disappeared. Artix swears to save them, find the DoomKnight responsible, and ultimately kill it. Will you help Artix defeat the evil undead – or become their new master?
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This looks awesome! Adding it to my wish list.