Pinstripe Switch is the European physical edition of Pinstripe, the dark hand-drawn adventure that Thomas Brush built almost single-handedly over five years at Atmos Games, published on Nintendo Switch by Serenity Forge. It is a story-led journey through a frozen version of Hell, with puzzles, slingshot combat and a soundtrack written by the creator himself, packaged in a PAL box with a PEGI 12 rating.
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The Story of Teddy and Bo in Pinstripe Switch
You play Teddy, an estranged former minister whose three-year-old daughter Bo has been taken by a sinister figure in a pinstriped suit. To get her back, Teddy has to travel through a cold, snow-covered afterlife and face his demonic nemesis, Mr. Pinstripe. Every step forward digs into Teddy’s past, and the official description hints that the journey is really about uncovering the dark secrets he has been running from, including the mystery of what happened to Teddy and Bo.
The tone is quiet and melancholy rather than gory. Nintendo’s page lists the creator’s inspirations as The Nightmare Before Christmas, Coraline and Alice in Wonderland, and that blend of fairy tale and unease runs through the whole game.
A One-Man Project With a Personal Touch
Pinstripe is the work of Thomas Brush, the creator of Coma and Skinny. According to the official store text he drew the art, composed the score and wrote the story himself across five years of development. That shows on screen: hand-painted backgrounds, wobbly lantern light and character designs that look like illustrations from a gothic picture book.
Professional voice actors bring the characters to life, and the publisher mentions celebrity cameos in the cast. Combined with the original soundtrack, Pinstripe Switch feels more like an interactive short film than a typical platformer.
How Pinstripe Plays
Pinstripe Switch is a side-on adventure mixing light platforming, puzzles and combat. Teddy fights with a slingshot, aiming at enemies and objects in the environment, and many puzzles ask you to look carefully at the scenery for the next way forward. Teddy’s family dog George comes along and helps sniff out clues, which is both a gameplay aid and one of the warmest touches in the story.
The journey is split across six levels of Hell, each with its own look and set of characters. The official pages do not give a play time, but the structure is compact and story-driven, built to be finished rather than grinded.
Why the Switch Version of Pinstripe Switch Works
Nintendo lists TV, tabletop and handheld modes for one player. The small, atmospheric scenes suit a handheld screen with headphones, which is arguably the best way to take in the music and voice acting. The download is listed at about 1.2 GB, so the game is light. Nintendo also lists Pinstripe Switch as compatible with Nintendo Switch 2, where it behaves as it does on the original console. Supported languages are English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese and Russian; Arabic is not included.
Who This Is Not For
Pinstripe Switch is a single-player game with no multiplayer of any kind. It carries PEGI 12 for bad language, and its themes of loss, guilt and a kidnapped child may upset younger players even though it looks like a picture book. Players who want long action games or tough combat will find the slingshot fights simple and the adventure short. Because it is narrative-driven, its biggest moments lose impact on a second play-through.
Ordering in the UAE
Delivery covers every emirate and takes no more than 3 business days; orders of AED 300 and above ship free. At the door you can pay in cash, or choose Tabby or Tamara for instalments. You have 14 days to return a copy that is faulty or not what you ordered, and we ask that any damage from transit be reported within 48 hours of delivery.
Browse more Nintendo Switch Games at Totot, or see the official Serenity Forge page for this game.
Technical Specifications
- Title: Pinstripe
- Platform: Nintendo Switch (game card); listed by Nintendo as compatible with Nintendo Switch 2
- Edition / region: European physical edition (PEGI)
- Publisher: Serenity Forge (Nintendo eShop publisher)
- Developer: Atmos Games (Thomas Brush)
- Genre: Adventure, puzzle, platformer
- Players: 1
- Age rating: PEGI 12 (bad language)
- Languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Russian (per Nintendo eShop listing)
- Release date: 25 October 2018 (Nintendo Switch, eShop)
- Play modes: TV, tabletop, handheld
- Warranty: 1-year warranty from Totot
FAQ
Is Pinstripe Switch single-player?
Yes. It is for one player only, with no local or online multiplayer.
What is the age rating?
12. The European box carries PEGI 12 for bad language.
How many levels does it have?
6 levels of Hell, according to the official feature list.
How long does it take to finish?
The publisher does not publish an official play time; the game is a compact story adventure.
Does it support Arabic?
No. Official languages are English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese and Russian.
Does it work on Nintendo Switch 2?
Yes. Nintendo lists Pinstripe as compatible, with behaviour consistent with the original Switch.
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