Publisher Limited Run Games and developer Rightstick Studios have announced DoubleShake, a new 2.5D platformer that will be released sometime in 2024 for PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam. The project initially started as a Kickstarter campaign.
“A fast-paced action platformer inspired by some of our favorite fifth-generation games, such as Mischief Makers, Klonoa, and Tomba!. Our goal is to use modern technology, techniques, and game design to ‘shake up’ a nostalgic aesthetic. In DoubleShake, you will follow Loam in his investigation and fight against the chaos that threatens to plunge the Caliko archipelago into total disorder,” commented the developers.
Key features of DoubleShake:
GRAB almost anything that isn’t nailed to the ground, including enemies! Carry small objects or hold them onto grip orbs to navigate challenging terrain.
THROW objects to clear the way. Throw objects forward, upward, downward, and all around to solve puzzles, defeat enemies, and destroy obstacles.
SHAKE the environment. Push enemies, activate held objects, shake loose valuable items, wield massive weapons, shoot guns, and other things that are too spoiler-y to mention here. And when you’re not holding anything, shake your money-making machine to taunt enemies!
KICK everything you encounter to disarm enemies and bounce off various objects and walls. Your kick doesn’t deal enough damage to anything that isn’t already broken, but it has a great bouncing effect and can stun enemies.
NAVIGATE through winding, twisting, branching, undulating, fluid, changing, spinning, and 2.5D-style paths across landscapes ranging from quaint fishing villages to volcanic mountain slopes, enchanted vineyards, and… a flurry of flying missiles!? Paths can converge and split at intersections, or Super Jump Pads allow you to quickly travel to distant points! Additionally, as the game progresses, levels increasingly focus on puzzles and exploration.
DISCOVER plenty of secrets, items, alternate paths, and hidden skill upgrades in the darkest corners of the levels. Eat golden peppers to increase your maximum health and find skill upgrades.
ENCOUNTER a gang of evil villains (and occasionally dangerous wild animals), including various bosses! Use your grabbing and kicking mechanics to turn their attacks and projectiles into counterattacks, knock them down, and thwart their evil plans.
ENJOY an incredible soundtrack filled with chill rhythms and melodies, performed by Freen in Green and their fantastic guest musicians, AmpRen, Pill Battle, Tony Caline, and Wolfblur. While inspired by the original games, our soundtrack also draws inspiration from the energy of “Sonic the Hedgehog” games.
