Summary
A popular indie game that combines elements of cozy games likeStardew Valleyand creature-collecting like thePokemonfranchise,Moonstone Island, is coming to theNintendo Switchas a timed-console exclusive in spring 2024.Moonstone Islandreleased on Steam earlier this year to mostly positive reviews from critics, and the game has also secured an impressive “Very Positive” rating from user reviews as well.
WhileStardew Valleyitself was inspired by theHarvest Moonfranchise, ConcernedApe’s indie hit can be credited for inspiring countless other cozy games to step forward with similar features. Each new cozy game tries to bring something new to the concept. In the case ofMoonstone Island, itmarries cozy game elements with creature-collecting, and if the reviews are any indication, it has done so to great effect.
Soon Nintendo Switch gamers will get the chance to tryMoonstone Islandand see what all the fuss is about for themselves.Moonstone Islandwas featured atNintendo’s latest Indie World showcase, where it was confirmed to be a timed-exclusive for Nintendo’s home console/handheld hybrid in spring 2024. Time will tell ifMoonstone Islandfinds the same success on Switch as it has on Steam, but the odds are certainly in its favor.
What is Moonstone Island?
Moonstone Islandgameplay should be instantly familiar to fans ofStardew Valley. Players are able to grow crops, build and decorate their home, interact with NPCs, andeven romance some of them. ThePokemoninfluence comes in the form of the creature-collecting mechanics, with players able to recruit spirits to help them as they explore the larger game world. Leveraging procedural generation and a large open world,Moonstone Islandgives players significant bang for their buck, and should keep fans of bothStardew ValleyandPokemonbusy for quite some time.
When is Moonstone Island Coming to Switch?
At the time of this writing, theMoonstone IslandSwitch port only has a vague spring 2024 release window. A specific release date has not been revealed, but it has been confirmed thatMoonstone Islandwill land on Switch ahead of other consoles. This seems to indicate that there are plans to bringMoonstone Islandto PlayStation and Xbox eventually, but gamers on those platforms will have to wait until an undetermined point after the Switch port hits the market.
Gamers that can’t wait to playMoonstone Islandare free to check out the Steam version right now, while those that would prefer to play the game on console can look forward to its spring 2024 release window.
