Die Jungs von “The Good Game Creators” haben uns heute eine Pressemeldung zukommen lassen, in der Sie den 2D Plattformer Mekazoo anküdigen. Wer einen ersten Blick in den angehängten Trailer wirft, der findet einen Mix aus Sonic, Little Big Planet und Donkey Kong. Schaut mal:

Hier noch ein paar Screens:

Erscheinen wird das Spiel im 4 Quartal 2015 für Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PC und Wii U. Wer mag kann noch die original Pressemeldung auf englisch lesen:

[quote]SEATTLE – Feb. 9, 2015 – The Good Mood Creators will deliver fast-paced platformer action with beautiful graphics and captivating music with Mekazoo. This 2D platformer in a vibrant 3D world will be available for PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Wii U in Q4 2015.

Players control up to five different mekanimals: the speedy armadillo, acrobatic frog, springy wallaby, sturdy panda and high-flying pelican. Each character has its own skill, allowing them to access areas the others cannot.

Mekazoo’s emphasis is on free-flowing speedy gameplay. The stylish mekanimals come in pairs, allowing gamers to switch which one they control at any given time. In their quest to restore order to the mekasphere players must swing, boost, bounce, climb and fly their way through beautiful environments to defeat the insectoid army.

The game begins with the speedy armadillo awakening to discover his friends have been transformed into gigantic mekanimal bosses. Upon defeat epic bosses return to their spunky selves and are unlocked as playable characters.

Players are immersed in a gorgeous 3D world and control the action from a side-scrolling perspective. When the path the mekanimals travel takes a turn, the dynamic camera shifts with them, maintaining a side-view and providing new vantage points of the lush environments and detailed characters.
“Mekazoo is inspired by the platformer classics we spent every second with after school, like Super Mario World and Donkey Kong Country,” said Jarrett Slavin, creative director, The Good Mood Creators. “We are combining all the lessons learned from those masterpieces and the innovative ideas we’ve spent decades brainstorming to deliver the game we wish existed since we were kids.”[/quote]

[quote]About The Good Mood Creators
The Good Mood Creators is a Seattle-based indie studio dedicated to developing engaging multiplatform non-violent games that can be equally enjoyed by children and adults. Established in 2012 by a couple of former DigiPen students, the co-founders hand selected their most talented class members to complete the team. The studio is located in the living room of a single bedroom penthouse. The office layout creates an open forum where everyone is encouraged to speak their mind and a welcoming environment for Samus, the company Mini Golden Retriever.
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