Nippon Ichi Software has launched a teaser website for a new title.
The site currently features a video of a forest with a warm atmosphere, where plants and trees sway, and soft sunbeams shine through the trees. The website will change little by little every day in the run up to the official announcement.
Earlier today, Japanese retailer Biccamera posted a list for the Switch version of the unannounced title (which has since been removed but archived), confirming that it is being named. Warui Ousama na Rippa-na Yuusha, of The wicked king and the noble hero, and is due to appear in Japan on June 24. (Thank you, @ naetoru60.)
Here is the description of the game from Biccamera:
A heartwarming story born of interspecies communication
“I’m going to be a noble hero like Dad!”
The human girl Yuu is the daughter of the sleeping hero. Educated by the royal dragon, she is told every night about her father’s adventures … Inspired by the story of the hero who defeated the ruler, she embarks on an adventure to become a noble hero.
But Yuu is still unaware … that the ruler who once fought her father was himself the royal dragon.
Warm, picture book-like graphics
Many of the elements that appear on the screen, from the characters in the story to backgrounds, have been hand-drawn by the designers. Enjoy detailed graphics such as the depths of the forest and the feeling of soft light throughout the story. Many unique characters will also appear. You will surely meet someone you like.
Like stepping into a picture book
The setting of this adventure is a somewhat mysterious world inhabited by monsters. Go on an adventure where the plants and trees sway and chase small animals around. With a story told through readable narration, pleasant music and a fairytale-like setting, you will feel as if you have really stepped into a picture book.
If the usual pattern is followed, the match must be officially announced on February 25th.