The title of the newest Metroidvania on the block could also be Cookie Cutter, although its fashion is something however. Initially introduced as a “techno-pop-punk 2D hand-drawn Metroidvania” in June 2022, developer Subcult Joint’s sport is now set for a December 14 launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Sequence X|S, and PC. 

The story of Cookie Cutter finds an android named Cherry on a ragin’ quest to rescue her creator, Physician Shinji Fallon. To take action she’ll should tackle a “deranged mastermind” along with her brawling expertise and a handful of weapons that intensify the carnage on the coronary heart of the motion. It’s all balanced on the again of a dystopian setting, full with a deceitful company referred to as INFONET and the armies at its disposal. 

Watch as Cherry unleashes a few of that pent-up combine of affection and rage within the new launch date trailer:

Each the devs and writer Rogue Video games, Inc. put a variety of emphasis on the hand-drawn side of Cookie Cutter, and for good purpose. From the primary slice of fight footage, the animation stands out instantly. So far as Metroidvanias go, there’s a variety of acquainted visible language conveyed within the newest trailer, however the designs and over-the-top strikes positively have my consideration. 

Cookie Cutter was beforehand simply introduced for PC (Steam/Epic Video games Retailer), so that is the primary we’ve seen of PlayStation and Xbox variations. In accordance with the outline, the group took inspiration from manga and the movies of Quentin Tarantino. We’ll see how that powered-up popular culture combo performs out very quickly.