GBA-Inspired JRPG ‘Tako no Himitsu’ Aiming for Switch Release via Kickstarter

If you’ve ever felt a little nostalgic for the GBA classics, we’ve got something for you!

Introducing Tako no Himitsu: Ocean of Secrets, a new indie action JRPG that pays homage to the GBA era! Created by Save me Mr Tako creator Deneos, the game follows six heroes and their Octopus companions on a journey to save the world. Featuring music by Motoi Sakuraba (Golden Sun) and Masanori Hikichi (Terranigma)

The game is coming to PC and Nintendo Switch and today received a full reveal trailer and a first demo (1h30 of gameplay), alongside the launch of a Kickstarter campaign.

Tako no Himitsu is an action RPG created as a tribute to the Game Boy Advance era. Embark on a quest to save a world consumed by the shadows of its past. Play as six different characters and uncover their stories and traumas as you explore a troubled world beset by shadow monsters. Befriend and train magical octopuses to aid you in real-time combat and puzzles, and strategize to gain an advantage over your enemies! Featuring music by Motoi Sakuraba (Golden Sun) and Masanori Hikichi (Terranigma).

Features

Play as six different characters, each with their own unique abilities and powers of symbiosis. Discover their individual stories and the traumas they must overcome to bring positive change to the world.

Become friends and train magical octopuses, the heroes of the past! Teach them spells that can help you in battle or solve puzzles while exploring the world.

Strategize in real-time combat and fight the shadow monsters that plague the land. Switch between characters to adapt to enemies and gain the upper hand, and stay one step ahead of the swarm with new equipment.

Explore a vast and troubled world and uncover the secrets of its past as you travel the land. Discover the truth about the Shadow War and meet memorable characters on a grand adventure to restore light to the world.