Subscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube813k 2D action-adventure game Aurascope has completed its recent Kickstarter campaign, with backers pledging enough dosh to secure a port on the Switch and Switch 2. Created by Nick Oztok, the game sees you set off on an adventure with protagonists Trace and Aurora as they look to uncover the secrets of the 'Aurascope'. If the trailer is anything to go by, it's clear that Aurascope is taking some heavy influence from not only 2D Mario games, but also the 3D entries. It looks absolutely gorgeous, and we love the colourful, pixel-art visuals. A demo is available via the Kickstarter page if you want to get a taste of what to expect, but otherwise, we might be in for a long wait with this one, as expected delivery for the rewards is at least mid-2027. Now, let's check out some of the key features: - Over 100 Energy Cores to collect in Adventure Mode including a Hard Mode. - Dozens of beautifully crafted lively locations to explore and experience. - More than 20 arenas in the Battle Mode with lots of different items. - Fun extra modes such as Time Attack, Challenges, Minigames, and more. - Plenty of ways to customize and tailor the game to your play style and enjoyment. We'll be keeping a close eye on this one in the months ahead, but early impressions are pretty positive. Here's hoping development goes smoothly and we can expect a decent launch on the Switch and Switch 2. Jump up, jump up and get down What are your thoughts on Aurascope so far? Is it something you'd like to pick up? Let us know with a comment.See Also Share:0 1 Nintendo Life’s resident horror fanatic, when he’s not knee-deep in Resident Evil and Silent Hill lore, Ollie likes to dive into a good horror book while nursing a lovely cup of tea. He also enjoys long walks and listens to everything from TOOL to Chuck Berry. Hold on there, you need to login to post a comment... Related Articles Nintendo Unveils Diddy Kong's Brand New Design Cap's off The First Review For Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time Is In A fantasy score? 27 Upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Games We're Excited For In 2025 The very best Switch 2 games coming soon Nintendo Switch 2 Final Tech Specs Have Been Confirmed GameChat has a "significant impact on system resources" #marioinspired #platformer #secures #switch #release