The Magister is coming to Nintendo Switch
Indie publisher Digerati is thrilled to announce that The Magister, a new card-battler murder-mystery RPG from developer Nerdook, will also launch on Nintendo Switch, in addition to the previously confirmed Steam version. The Magister will be available for Nintendo Switch and Steam early 2021.
Players take the role of a Magister - agents assigned to enforce the rule of law in the far-flung provinces of the Empire. Dispatched to the remote village of Silverhurst, you must investigate the grim demise of a fellow Magister. You have 14 days to solve the case.
Following a successful beta campaign on PC, development on The Magister has been extended to allow for continued improvements and new features to be implemented across both versions of the randomly-generated whodunnit adventure.
A PC demo for The Magister is available to download now for a limited time as part of Steam's Autumn Game Festival:
Key features
Randomly generated murder-mystery: A walkthrough won’t help here! The events, clues, motives, and murderer change with every playthrough. Only YOU can identify the guilty suspect.
Tactical card-based encounters: Your combat and negotiation skills are determined by the cards in your deck. Use a vast array of cards, such as ‘Heartstopper’, ‘Poison Slash’, ‘Weak Joke’, and ‘Long Talk’.
Pacify enemies for a peaceful outcome: Use ‘Tactical Diplomacy’ as an alternative to fighting and calm foes with your conversation cards to reduce their Rage level to 0.
Choose your Magister: Different Magisters come with their own specialities and flaws. From cunning alcoholic to intelligent insomniac - every variation defines a different adventure.
Recruit a human ally or furry companion: If needed, a Mercenary, Spy, or Sage can be recruited to assist in your investigation. You can also befriend one of the local cats or dogs to fight by your side in battles.
Set in a captivating fantasy world: You have 14 days to wander Silverhurst and befriend or intimidate its inhabitants as you race against time to unmask the murderer.