Are the Dark Souls games too gritty for you? Well, here’s an upcoming new project that anime-loving folks might want to keep an eye out in the coming months!

Publisher Simon Creative and developer Pupuya Games have confirmed that their 3D action adventure Little Witch Nobeta will be heading to Switch and PS4 in the future as well – which a targeted release window of April 2022. The game mashes together hardcore souls-like difficulty with cutesy characters, as players guide a young witch through harrowing battles with the unknown!

Here’s the latest trailer for the game below, along with more details:

The Little Witch Nobeta is a 3D action shooting game.
Players will explore ancient, unknown castles and use different magic elements to fight against the soul!
The game uses a comfortable Japanese art style, but the battles are quite challenging despite its cute looks.
Underestimating your foes will lead to troublesome encounters. You must discover enemies’ weaknesses and learn the precise time to dodge attacks in order to gain the advantage in combat.

Game features:

• Complete plot cutscenes.
• Moderate puzzle-solving elements.
• Various combat styles including physical melee attacks and four types of magic: Arcane, Ice, Fire, and Thunder.
• Each magic spell can either be shot normally, or charged up to unleash a devastating magic trick!
• Each element has a unique design, allowing players to find one that suits them.
• Although charging magic spells takes some time, successfully attacking enemies will charge the gauge automatically. Go on the offensive to use powerful magic more often!

Story:

Nobeta, the little wonder, came to the castle alone to solve the mystery of her own life. Constantly challenging powerful crafted souls, she learned all kinds of magical abilities and befriended a mysterious little black cat.
What secrets hide in the depths of the castle?