One developer, seven years, one epic adventure - Leif's Adventure: Netherworld Hero releases December 19th!

After seven years of dedicated development by a single creator, the game is set to launch on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Steam.

AMSTELVEEN, HAMBURG – November 19th, 2024 – International publisher Mindscape and indie developer OneManOnMars Art & Games are thrilled to announce the official release date for Leif’s Adventure: Netherworld Hero, coming to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Steam on December 19th, 2024.

Roman Fuhrer, the dedicated mind behind Leif’s Adventure: Netherworld Hero, spent seven years crafting every detail of this game on his own. Driven by a love for storytelling and a passion for immersive, hand-drawn worlds, he poured heart and soul into creating an unforgettable journey. Now, his vision comes to life, inviting players to step into a world where friendship and bravery are at the forefront. 

Watch the NEW Leif’s Adventure: Netherworld Hero trailer:

Leif’s Adventure: Netherworld Hero is a story-driven, cooperative 2D action-adventure that celebrates the power of friendship, drawing inspiration from Nordic folklore. Play solo or team up with a friend, seamlessly switching between Leif and his loyal sidekick, Ghost, each possessing unique abilities. Defend your village of Hammerfall from a mysterious evil invasion as you evade traps, solve intricate puzzles, upgrade your gear, and unlock new abilities. Start your adventure and become the hero the Netherworld never saw coming.

Players can look forward to exploring richly detailed hand-drawn levels, battling enormous secret monsters, and collecting powerful elemental weapons. The game offers a wide array of customization options, allowing players to tailor their combat styles with different weapons and upgradeable skills.

Key Features:

• Exploration and Adventure: Navigate through a richly diverse world, exploring six unique realms filled with side-quests, hidden treasures and colorful characters, each with their own background story. Battle a variety of creatures, powerful secret bosses, and other deadly adversaries. Use Ghost's supernatural talents alongside Leif's physical abilities to delve into the deepest reaches of each realm.
• Co-operative Gameplay: Play Leif's Adventure with a friend in local co-op mode or switch to single-player mode at any time. Leif excels in fighting, jumping, and running, while Ghost can find hidden areas, activate ethereal objects and platforms, collect items, and stun enemies.
• Extensive equipment possibilities: Equip Leif with a wide range of weapons including swords, hammers, axes, and spears. Collect and use weapons dropped by enemies. Each weapon is imbued with unique elemental abilities like fire, ice, and electricity.
• Skill Progression: Enhance Leif's abilities with a variety of skills such as meteor strike, air attack, and weapon throws. Upgrade your signature hammer, and maximize health.
• Hand-Drawn Art: Immerse yourself in a beautifully crafted world with unique hand-drawn graphics inspired by Nordic folklore.

Start your adventure Leif’s Adventure invites players to immerse themselves in a deeply engaging narrative where friendship and courage shine. Players explore vast environments, solve puzzles, and engage in epic battles, all while enjoying the beautiful hand-crafted art and thrilling side quests. Will Leif and Ghost conquer the darkness of the Netherworld? Find out on December 19th.

Platform Availability

Mindscape will release Leif’s Adventure: Netherworld Hero on December 19th for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Steam, inviting players across multiple platforms to experience the game’s unique blend of cooperative gameplay and heartfelt storytelling.

Experience the demo: The demo for Leif’s Adventure: Netherworld Hero is available now on Nintendo Switch, and Steam. Don’t miss the opportunity to experience the magic of this unforgettable adventure.For more information and updates, visit Mindscape.