From the creators of the hit platformer/RTS hybrid Smelter and 3D adventure Super Sami Roll!
June 29, 2022
[This unedited press release is made available courtesy of Game Developer and its partnership with notable game PR-related resource Games Press]
Author: X Plus Games
OSAKA, Japan – June 29th, 2022 – The colorful, 8-Bit sentai sports-hero platformer Bat Boy co-developed by X PLUS and Sonzai Games, will be launching on Kickstarter on Wednesday July 13th, 2022!
Bat Boy is a significant passion project for us here at X PLUS. A throwback game going back to the uncomplicated roots of a fun and exciting adventure that leaves a lasting impression.
We wanted to hit those nostalgic notes of 8-bit action from the heyday of early console games, while leveraging our company’s love of sentai heroes, which also play a large role in the pop-culture of Japan where our studio is based.
Bat Boy was much more streamlined and contained experience in the beginning, but as we engaged more with the project, both the characters and the world of Stratoss began to flourish beyond its original scope.
With Kickstarter, we want to leverage the platform to raise the funding for the project while offering gamers a more complete experience that we came to envision over time. As it's Kickstarter, we also wanted to create some exciting merchandise for our supporters so they too could share in the excitement we have for the project.
We are partnering with the fine folks at The Yetee to create some first-rate Bat Boy/baseball themed goods and apparel, as well as utilizing their proprietary fulfillment and shipping services for the campaign.
Kickstarter Link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/xplusgames/bat-boy
Features:
A thrilling 2D platforming adventure set against rich, nostalgic 8-bit backdrops.
Swing, deflect, spin and power-hit your way through exciting baseball-style combat!
Explore a vast world of unique and exciting environments, ultimately leading to a showdown with one of Bat Boy’s brainwashed allies!
Take on the powers of each ally as you free them from the influence of Lord Vicious!
Glorious 8-bit visuals, reminiscent of early platformer legends.
Thrilling chiptunes from Evader Music, composer for Smelter and Super Sami Roll.
Dozens of enemies, exciting bosses and intriguing companions to encounter!
Baseball-bat-based traversal and environmental puzzle solving!
Hidden secrets, collectibles, unlockable music and more to find!
Platforms:
PC Steam
Sony PlayStation 5
Xbox Series X/S
Xbox One
Nintendo Switch
Fact Sheet
Game Name: Bat Boy
Developer: X PLUS Games / Sonzai Games
Release Date: TBD
ESRB: Rating Pending
Supported Languages: English / Japanese / Spanish / German / French
Website: https://batboythegame.com/
Press Contact: [email protected]
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/xplus.games
Twitter: https://twitter.com/XPlusGames / https://twitter.com/SonzaiGames
About X PLUS
X PLUS Games, first formed in April 2018, is an independent division of X PLUS, an Osaka-based apparel and toy company. The team started working on its first original game known as Smelter when the division was first formed. The game was later released in April 2021.
As the game division’s experience grew, the team later decided to leverage their past experience with localization and porting to help other developers fulfill their dreams of having their games appear on other platforms. Super Sami Roll was the first title that X PLUS assisted through publishing, technical support and porting.
X PLUS Games is continuing to support its first published title, updating and improving upon Smelter as well as develop its second major title, Bat Boy, having decided to take the project to Kickstarter to build on its strong 8-bit foundations.
To learn more about X PLUS, please visit https://en.xplus.co.jp/service/game-development.
About Sonzai Games
Sonzai Games is a game development studio founded in 2020 by Sergio Matta in Osaka. Fascinated by Japanese game development culture, Sergio decided to move to Japan in 2013 where he worked on various titles over the years.
The first game released under the new Sonzai Games brand was Super Sami Roll, a solo developed game that launched in July 2021 for Steam and in 2022 for PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
With Bat Boy, Sergio's intention was to do something visually and thematically completely different from Super Sami Roll, but still retaining the same sense of freedom, fast-paced movement, and positive vibes from start to finish.
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