MechAnimals Announced for Nintendo Switch: BouncyBrain’s Animation Veterans Debut Roguelite Beat ’Em Up

BouncyBrain, a studio comprised of renowned animation veterans, has officially announced the upcoming release of MechAnimals on Nintendo Switch.

This highly anticipated roguelite beat 'em up marks BouncyBrain’s debut in the video game industry, bringing extensive experience from the worlds of animated blockbusters such as Kung Fu Panda, The Super Mario Bros.

Movie, and Minions directly to the eShop.

While BouncyBrain has not specified a release date, the announcement has drawn significant attention from both Nintendo Switch enthusiasts and fans of innovative indie games. MechAnimals thrusts players into a diesel-punk universe overrun by the villainous megacorporation Krok Inc., whose environmentally destructive robots threaten the colorful world of Full Steam.

By controlling adorable yet formidable animal pilots and their customizable mechs, players join Team Steam to take on these relentless opponents using renewable steam-powered technology. "Our passion as feature animation artists pushed us to create something fresh for the indie gaming landscape," a BouncyBrain representative shared.

"MechAnimals fuses our experience with major animated films and brings it to life in a game that couples an edgy tone with Hollywood-quality visuals—something that big studios would rarely attempt." MechAnimals is designed to deliver a fast-paced and varied gameplay experience.

Every playthrough offers unique roguelite progression, with randomized mech upgrades, weapons, items, and constantly shifting enemy encounters.

Players can unlock numerous mechs, each offering distinctive playstyles—ranging from the Brawler and Long Range to the Mobile Fortress and Ninja classes.

Whether journeying solo or teaming up with friends locally, the game supports both single-player and cooperative modes, as well as a PvP ‘Sparring Arena’ for up to four players. Key features of MechAnimals for Nintendo Switch include: - Dual gameplay modes: swap between nimble critter pilot or heavy-hitting mech in real time. - Dynamic roguelite runs with randomized upgrades and enemies. - Unlockable mechs with unique abilities and styles. - Cooperative play, with AI or human teammates, and competitive local multiplayer. - A richly animated diesel-punk setting inspired by the team’s Hollywood background. The debut trailer showcases the game’s vibrant animation style and fast-paced combat, underlining BouncyBrain’s commitment to production quality and creative action.

With its roots in celebrated animated movies, MechAnimals aims to blend cinematic storytelling with challenging, community-driven gameplay on the Nintendo Switch platform. As the developer prepares for launch, fans can follow further updates about MechAnimals—including release date announcements and additional gameplay reveals—across Nintendo Directs and the Switch eShop.

For now, MechAnimals stands out as an upcoming indie highlight, promising a creative new twist on roguelite beat 'em ups for the Nintendo Switch audience.

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