Nippon Columbia has announced Gesshizu: Mori no Chiisana Nakama-tachi (Little Forest Friends) for Switch. It will launch on July 22 in Japan for 4,800 yen.
The game marks the second entry in the Gesshizu character property for Switch. The first title, Gesshizu: Gajigaji Nakama wo Sodateyou, launched in November 2018.
Here is an overview of the game, via Nippon Columbia:
Happily Raise the Gesshizu Living in the Forest
Play with and look after the Gesshizu in Gesshizu: Mori no Chiisana Nakama-tachi, a heart-warming communication game in which you must collect “Happy Feelings” to grow the “Happiness Tree” that the Gesshizu have planted in the forest.
Take Care of the Cute Gesshizu from Morning till Night
The Gesshizu love eating tasty food, working, playing, and being active. The more you look after them, the cuter the situations you will be able to witness.
Tons of Items to Collect, from Decorations to Accessories
As you progress through the game, the Gesshizu will make requests for things like tasty food, cute accessories, and a hamster wheel in the forest square. By fulfilling those requests, you can obtain lots of Happy Feelings. There are over 200 types in total, including food, accessories, forest items, and more, and collecting them all is part of what makes the game fun.
15 Mini-Games
More than anything else, the Gesshizu love to play. And there are a total of 15 mini-games to play with them, from fishing to fruit collecting and more.
Three Mini-Game Modes to Play Against Friends and Family
Separate from the main mode, there are three mini-game modes that you can play with friends and family. All modes can be played by up to four players with one Joy-Con per person.
- Acorn Scramble Mode – Win a mini-game to get an acorn. Eat four acorns to win it all.
- Gesshi Panel Mode – Win mini-games to increase your panels./li>
- Free-Play Mode – Play your favorite mini-games as much as you want. A perfect mode for practice.
Watch the announcement trailer and a commercial below. Visit the teaser website here.