Initially released for Steam, Xbox One and PlayStation 4, developer Bulkhead Interactive and publisher Square Enix Collective is announcing the challenging the first-person puzzler The Turing Test is going full handheld via Switch set for February 7, 2020.
[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgSipgitxQk&width=720&height=405[/embedyt]“Seeing the all the love from players for the original release of The Turing Test was overwhelming for our small team – and now 3 years later being able to bring that experience to a host of new players in their homes (and on the go!) is extremely exciting for us. We can’t wait to share those moments of puzzle, exploration and discovery with a totally new audience on the Nintendo Switch!”
– Howard Philpott, Lead Designer.
Set on Jupiter’s moon, Europa.
You play as Ava Turing, an engineer for the International Space Agency (ISA) sent to discover the cause behind the disappearance of the ground crew stationed there. Under the guidance of the station’s AI, Tom, you will find your way through the puzzling facility and uncover the truth to be human.
Key puzzling features
- Use unique abilities to transfer power between machines using your ‘Energy Manipulation Tool’ providing a unique twist on gameplay mechanics and puzzle logic.
- Learn the significance of player control as you switch between multiple perspectives to solve The Turing Test’s most challenging puzzles.
- Discover a story with multiple layers of depth and conspiracy; challenging concepts of human morality and giving freedom to players to form theories about the fate of ISA’s crew members.
Get ready to solve the puzzles this coming February 7, 2020, on Switch.