Switch Owners Can Now Play A Horror Game That Looks Like "A PS1 Fever Dream"

The creepy indie horror-survival game has announced that it's coming to the Switch. The title was developed by SFB Games and launched on PC, PS5, and Xbox consoles in May 2024 to overwhelmingly positive reviews. Now, Switch users will be able to experience the horrors firsthand.

will release on the Switch on October 16, and a new trailer has been released on the Nintendo of America YouTube channel. YouTube user Z-Man7 commented that the game "" adding that they "" A PS4 port was announced on the SFB Games YouTube alongside the revelation of the Switch release.

follows Mara Forest as she explores an abandoned theme park set in 1990. Players control Mara through an eerie retro-inspired world, collecting items, solving puzzles, and uncovering the lore of the game's disturbing universe. Throughout the journey, players will find clues and piece together what led to the disappearance of Edward Crow and the sudden closure of the theme park.

Its Blocky, Grainy Look Adds To The Atmosphere

intentionally used PS1 graphics to evoke an unsettling feeling of nostalgia mixed with dread. It creates a creepy environment to explore, drawing inspiration from old horror titles and embracing their imperfections. The game looks and feels like a 1990s-era PlayStation title, but without the clunky controls and camera that often plagued games of that time period.

The survival horror title Crow Country from SFB Games is an atmospheric throwback to genre classics that carves out its own charming niche.

takes things a step further to make the title more approachable for a modern audience. An «Exploration Mode» is available for players who want to uncover the secrets of the abandoned theme park without having to deal with watching their health.

The retro horror gaming scene may have felt like it was just a fad, sparked largely by the hit However, even years later, it seems that we're still hungry for everything spooky and scary. is just one example of the thriving indie retro horror scene, with