Cabernet: A Bloody Good Time on Switch This Month!

Cabernet: A Bloody Good Time on Switch This Month!

Get ready to sink your teeth into a dark and delicious narrative RPG! Cabernet is serving up a bloody good time on February 20th for PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and, of course, the Nintendo Switch. Because who doesn’t love a good vampire story on the go?

Blood, Bloodlust, and Moral Dilemmas

Cabernet throws you into the role of Liza, a young doctor grappling with her newfound existence as a vampire. Ordinary life had its complications, but nothing quite like an insatiable thirst for blood. Will you succumb to your monstrous urges or cling to your fading humanity?

A 19th Century Vampire Tale with a Modern Twist

Explore a 2D world inspired by 19th century Eastern Europe, with a modern narrative twist. Uncover a hidden world of political intrigue, class conflict, and decadent corruption, all while deciding Liza’s fate. Will you embrace your inner darkness or fight for every ounce of your humanity?

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Features to Sink Your Teeth Into

  • Plan your feasts under the moonlit sky: Explore the world and mingle with both vampire society and the humans who serve as their sustenance.
  • Shape Liza’s morality: Will you indulge in empathy or succumb to nihilism? The choice is yours.
  • Manipulate your prey: Understand your victims’ desires and vulnerabilities to lure them into a secluded spot for a midnight snack.
  • Knowledge is power: Utilize art, literature, history, and science to navigate a world where cunning trumps brute force.
  • Star-Studded Voice Cast: Enjoy a fully voiced adventure featuring world-class talent, including Brian David Gilbert (YouTube, Dropout) and Samantha Béart (Karlach in Baldur’s Gate  III).

So, if you’re looking for a narrative RPG with a dark twist, a thought-provoking story, and some seriously talented voice actors, be sure to check out Cabernet when it launches on Switch later this month. Just remember, with great power comes great thirst… for blood.

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Metacritic
Cabernet is a dark, narrative-driven RPG set in a 19th-century Eastern European-inspired world. Players guide Liza, a young doctor turned vampire, as she struggles with her morality and newfound bloodlust. Explore a world of political intrigue, class conflict, and decadent corruption, choosing whether to embrace her humanity or succumb to her savage desires. The game features a blend of exploration, social interaction, and resource management, where players must understand and manipulate the desires of others to secure their next meal. Cabernet is fully voiced, featuring talent such as Brian David Gilbert and Samantha Béart.
Release Date: 20 Feb 2025
Platform: Nintendo Switch
Developed by: Party for Introverts
Published by: Akupara Games
Genre: Indie , RPG