AdventureQuest 8-Bit: Dungeons & DoomKnights launching today on Nintendo Switch & Steam
A special collector’s edition of the crowdfunded NES classicAdventureQuest 8-Bit: Dungeons & DoomKnights is now available worldwide on Steam and Nintendo Switch!
Explore a massively pixelated world and go face-to-face with vampires, ghosts, deathknights, liches, ancient evils, chicken cows, giant flying eyeballs, and more in this humorous take on retro platforming action.
A HERO’S JOURNEY
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?
NOT JUST A ROM IN A SHINY WRAPPER
Developed by Artix Entertainment and published by Nami Tentou, AdventureQuest 8-Bit: Dungeons & DoomKnights is packed with bonus game modes and goodies that make it the truly ultimate version of the game. Two additional games within the game (!), three Chaos mods, several color palettes, and a lovely CRT filter are just the beginning.
DEVELOPER QUOTES
“We’re thrilled to be working with Nami Tentou on this release. It really is the very best way to experience AdventureQuest 8-Bit: Dungeons & DoomKnights … other than playing on an original NES, that is!”
– Adam Bohn (Founder, Artix Entertainment)
“We’re updating our engine pipeline to make publishing on console easier than ever before. Our goal is to release all of our games on consoles this year – starting with Dungeons & DoomKnights on Xbox and PlayStation before Summer.”
– Christopher F. Arnold (President & Founder, Nami Tentou)
KEY FEATURES
Retro gaming done right: Re-experience the 8-bit magic of the original NES release. Huge world to explore: 500+ screens between Overworld and Underworld. 2 additional games: Try ChronoKnight and NecroNancy for the first time! 3 mods: Venture into the Dungeons & Daimyo, Pacadin, and Black & White Chaos mods – if you dare. Gameplay variety: Bosses, puzzles, upgrades, and more! Pick your poison: Adjust your aspect ratio options and make sure to try the CRT filter! Become an official expert in the unofficial: Gain access to Pretendo Empower – the “unofficial official” source for Dungeons & DoomKnights tips and tricks.
PRICING & AVAILABILITY
AdventureQuest 8-Bit: Dungeons & DoomKnights is now available worldwide on Nintendo Switch and Steam (compatible with Windows, Mac, and Linux).
The Nintendo Switch port is on sale for only $14.99 (which includes a 25% launch discount). On February 1, the game will return to its retail price of $19.99.
