Bounce alone or with pals in a wild new sport from the makers of Owlboy

The subsequent sport from the creators of Owlboy is as conceptually wacky as it’s beautiful. D-Pad Studio has formally introduced Vikings On Trampolines, an up-to-four-player sport with co-op adventuring, battling, and boss preventing. No matter you do, don’t cease bouncing.

The primary trailer debuted at present on IGN, and there’s a web site and Steam web page, too.

If this was only a competitive-minded sport about knocking opponents off trampolines, I’d nonetheless be down. However seeing the king-saving story state of affairs play out within the trailer, I’m stoked concerning the wider scope. And I’m simply sitting right here, watching this lush pixel artwork. It’s so good.

Based on the crew, it’s attainable to play Vikings on Trampolines with one hand. They advocate having fun with your “favourite beverage” whilst you play, which is sound recommendation.

One of many massive hurdles with co-op or get together video games is getting everybody on the identical web page concerning the controls. Simplifying the inputs — and reaching a easy but fascinating sport idea — ought to work wonders. I at all times dread having to “promote” individuals on the thought.

Journey, Versus, and extra

Together with a solo-player-or-co-op Journey mode, there shall be extra phases and modes to unlock. The Versus mode looks like it could pair nicely with TowerFall.

This sport doesn’t appear “weirdly acquainted” to me, however when you have an eternal reminiscence, it’d. (Mine’s goldfish-esque.) The idea for Vikings On Trampolines stretches again a decade, and there’s even footage of individuals taking part in an early model on YouTube.

With this full sport reveal out of the best way, I hope meaning Vikings on Trampolines gained’t be too far off. In any case, Gamescom is true across the nook. A PC launch is already confirmed for Steam, and D-Pad can be planning to help consoles. I’m in.