A brand-new Sonic-design journey is speeding up in the direction of launch after stunningly shattering its Kickstarter objective.
Sonic followers have actually been well provided for in the last few years; 2022’s Sonic Frontiers noted the Blue Blur’s initially open-world adventure, adhered to by in 2014’s ace point-and-click enigma The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog and throw-back Sonic Superstars, which uses co-op side-scrolling shenanigans, comparable to Sonic games with lively 2.5D visuals. There’s additionally Sonic X Shadow Generations to anticipate later on this year, a remaster including a brand-new tale focused around Shadow the Hedgehog. But some people, it appears, merely can not await even more Sonic activity and have actually determined to make their very own game in the very same design as the fast hedgehog’s journeys.
That game is Rollin’ Rascal, a lightning-fast 3D activity platformer from Curiomatic that, according to the programmer, “will test your reflexes and creativity” as you zoom with its wacky and vivid globe.” The key to getting around quickly is momentum, and you’ll be able to use the environment to your advantage to both gather speed and keep up the pace. For instance, Rascal can curl into a ball to gain speed when going down slopes, and running allows him to decelerate more slowly if he’s going uphill.
There’s plenty of room for experimentation, too. Levels are expansive and offer a variety of routes to the finish line, including sneaky shortcuts and “interactive components,” so venturing off the beaten path is something that’s sure to be worth your while.
Rollin’ Rascal also distances itself from Sonic in certain ways, namely combat. This zippy fellow has the ability to take control of enemies and use their abilities to his advantage, be it turning their weaponry on other foes or using them to cover ground faster. You can also put your speed skills to the test against others thanks to online multiplayer races that let you go head-to-head in real time.
A Kickstarter was launched for the project last month and reached its funding goal of $50k in just 12 hours. With over three times that amount now pledged by backers, Curiomatic will be expanding the adventure with a Hub World, Challenge Mode, custom colors for Rascal, and more. The campaign ends this Thursday, March 7, so there are still a few days left if you fancy giving the project your support. You can also take Rollin’ Rascal for a spin yourself right now, thanks to the Steam demo, which you’ll find right below.
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Source: gamesradar.com
