If you’re a relatively new parent wondering how to introduce your child to the wonderful world of gaming, you might want to keep an eye out for upcoming indie title Mouse & Crane, launching for the Switch on June 21, 2024.
Developed by the Danish studio Those Eyes in collaboration with the Canadian studio Tobo, Mouse & Crane is a cute puzzle that supports both independent and cooperative play and is specially designed for children aged 4 to 7 years, and the developers introduced it as “the ideal child’s first game “.
Play will allow children to unleash their creativity and build objects using simple everyday tools like screwdrivers and wrenches, but also more complex tools like magnets and wrecking balls, while teaching them the benefits of recycling old materials into something brand new. The art style is designed to resemble the collages that children might enjoy creating in picture books.
Judith Beauregard, Co-CEO and Producer at Tobo, talks more about how the game is specifically designed for younger players:
“When we started creating this game, we knew it had to be accessible to a younger child. The game was created with a focus on the skill level of a young child. The levels are designed to encourage cooperation and build their confidence in solving problems. Mouse and Crane for Switch won’t require young players to be able to read, and important information is either spoken or displayed as universally understandable icons.”
Of course, to allow for maximum accessibility, the game can be played with either the touchscreen or the Joy-Con controllers, and if you choose to play cooperatively, each player can control certain actions with one Joy-Con.
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