9 May 2025 - Wrocław, Poland | Solo developer Michał Wikliński and publisher Untold Tales are happy to announce that Bearnard is out now on Nintendo Switch!
Bearnard is a unique mix of turn-based combat, archery, and card-enhanced battles alongside classic action-adventuring inspired by the peak of 8-bit era games. The game saw a strong reception on PC with a 97% rating on Steam and is now available as a console launch exclusive on Nintendo Switch.
Game Features:
In-Depth Card Play and Strategy
Discover and wield over 60+ powerful cards, transforming every battle into a dynamic, ever-evolving puzzle. Combine elemental cards to create devastating combos.
Become a Master Archer to Dish Out Your Cards
In battles, you don’t just play cards, you need to hit your foes with that perfect bullseye shot too. Carefully aim each shot, use physics and the environment to your advantage to land the right shots.
An 8-Bit Era-Inspired Action Adventure
Visually inspired by 8-bit classic that started a gaming revolution, Bearnard takes you through lush forests, abandoned mines, snowy mountains, towering castles, and dark dungeons. Each biome is filled with its own challenges and lurking evil.
Discover Secrets and Harness Physics to Defeat Your Foes
Bearnard’s world is filled with hidden secrets and puzzles that require both skill and thinking. Shoot arrows at levers to open hidden passages, trigger platforms to launch yourself to new heights, or use the environment to your advantage—drop chandeliers on enemies, throw crates for crushing blows, and manipulate physics to gain the upper hand in battle.
About the Game:
Bearnard seems like your typical bear. Lazy, grumpy, and always looking for an excuse to nap. But he’s also a master archer and a rather reluctant hero, begrudgingly talked into an epic adventure to reclaim a legendary bow and defend his woodland home.
In this single-player, story-driven journey, you'll explore diverse landscapes, battle countless enemies, solve physics-based puzzles, and meet a cast of quirky characters. Collect and unleash powerful cards in turn-based battles, carefully strategizing each move to outwit and overcome your foes.
