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In an unexpected blast from the past, The MIX Games has announced a brand newRugratsvideo game titledRugrats: Adventures in Gameland. This welcome surprise to gamers and animation fans everywhere will be the firstRugratsgame to be released in over 19 years and is a big win for fans ofretro platforming video games.
A staple in the 90sNickelodeonprogramming lineup,Rugratswas an animated television show that revolved around the curious adventures of a group of babies. This same group will headline the new gameRugrats: Adventures in Gamelandas they continue their youthful high jinx in a new retro-style game.
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In this surprising announcement, The MIX Games, Wallride, and Limited Run Games have teamed up to release a brand newRugratsgame. The first official announcement trailer shows extended gameplay that is observably reminiscent of NES games. The show’s iconic characters of Tommy, Chucky, Phil, and Lil can be seen jumping, digging, and crawling their way through various levels. Collectible coins are also shown, with Tommy depositing them into a large pay slot next to a set of green doors emblazoned with the iconic dinosaur Reptar, who is featured as a playable character in theNickelodeon All-Star Brawlgames. Small toy-like enemies appear to pose a slight danger to the babies, though they are able to defeat them and pick up baby bottles to boost their health bar.
According to the game’s developers,Rugrats: Adventures in Gamelandwill feature puzzle-platforming gameplay through multiple unique levels with secrets, bosses, and even some surprise cameos. Players will be able to swap between babies to utilize each character’s specialized abilities and mechanics. Art styles can also be swapped from either 8bit or HD, with the HD version featuring fully hand-drawn animation that matches the original cartoon’s style. The game also features the option to play single-player or opt for alocal co-op multiplayer experience.
While extremely unexpected, the announcement ofRugrats: Adventures in Gamelandis a fantastic nostalgia trip for many gamers and animation fans. As new AAA releases battle it out to bring a new standard to next-gen gaming, it is ironically refreshing to see more retro-style games being released. Many players still enjoy going back and replaying old classics, so to see a new game being released in a throwback NES style is a welcome breath of fresh air. Retro gaming remains incredibly popular, and it is always nice to see a variety of gameplay and art styles inupcoming video game releases.
Rugrats: Adventures in Gamelandis scheduled to release in 2024 for PC and consoles.
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