An acrobatic platformer, Curse Crackers: For Whom the Belle Toils, swings onto the Switch next week, on Thursday, 24th August.

Play as the agile acrobat; Belle, as you chase down the dastardly Bonnie, in a mission to rescue Belle's boyfriend.

The game takes inspiration from many Game Boy era platformers, while retaining its own identity, complete with an appealing aesthetic style, and a high-tempo 8-Bit style soundtrack.

Here's the overview...

Curse Crackers lets players enjoy pure 2D platforming freedom as they explore over 50 levels in the world of Ledamra. The agile Belle can jump and bounce off enemies to reach new areas and also vault to quickly cross long distances, and she can throw her companion Chime to swing on objects or topple foes. Each level in Curse Crackers is built with replayability in mind. Players can methodically explore the levels to find secrets, or test their skills by discovering new routes to reach the goal as quickly as possible. In between levels, players can explore the overworld, take on side quests or try out minigames.

After the credits roll, Arcade Mode is unlocked, where players can enjoy a different play experience with nine levels of difficulty. The entire game presentation harkens back to classic handheld games with chunky yet expressive sprites and an energetic retro-inspired soundtrack.

• Experience 2D platforming freedom as you jump and vault as Belle, using her companion Chime to swing on objects or topple enemies.
• Each level is built for replayability - go slow and steady to find secrets, or test your skills to find new routes and reach the goal as quickly as possible.
• Take a break from the action to explore the overworld or try out minigames.
• Think you’ve mastered the game? Check out Arcade Mode after the credits roll for a different play experience with nine levels of difficulty.
• Play along to a retro-inspired soundtrack that will have you thinking it’s 1998 all over again.

Here's the trailer...

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