'Monkarufanta: The Hero and the Crystal Girl' Launches September 18 for Nintendo Switch

Retro-Inspired RPG Set for Fall Release

Game developer Experience has officially announced that its upcoming 2D turn-based role-playing game, Monkarufanta: The Hero and the Crystal Girl, will be released for the Nintendo Switch on September 18, 2025. The announcement follows the game's initial reveal earlier this year in January.

Pre-Orders and Further Details

Pre-orders begin in mid-June.
More information about the game will be shared at that time.

【🎊発売日決定】 Nintendo Switch “懐かしくも新しいコマンドRPG” 『モンカルファンタ～勇者と水晶の少女～』 2025年9月18日(木) 発売予約開始＆続報は、6月中旬に配信予定。#モンカル #Switch #RPG pic.twitter.com/s9gafKfMrR

— エクスペリエンス公式 (@event_EXP) June 10, 2025

Game Overview

Monkarufanta: The Hero and the Crystal Girl draws inspiration from classic fantasy adventures. The story centers on a hero embarking on a quest to defeat the Demon Lord.

Key Highlights

Genre: 2D turn-based command RPG
Story: Classic fantasy tale involving a hero and battles against a Demon Lord
Art and Design:
- Character Designer: Yuji Himukai (Etrian Odyssey series)
- Monster Designer: Akifumi Yamamoto (Mon-Yu dungeon RPG)

The game is described by Experience as "a nostalgic yet new command RPG," combining retro aesthetics with modern gameplay elements.

Stay Tuned

More details, including gameplay features and bonus content, are expected in mid-June when pre-orders go live.