Acclaim and Ridiculous Games have jointly revealed GRIDbeat!, an innovative rhythm-based dungeon crawler currently in development for the Nintendo Switch.
The announcement signals a fresh entry to the rhythm game genre, with GRIDbeat! set to launch digitally through the Nintendo eShop for players worldwide. GRIDbeat! puts players in the role of a hacker who successfully infiltrates Knoss.OS, famed as the most secure corporate network on the planet, seizing invaluable data in the process.
Forced into a sprawling digital labyrinth within the Mainframe, every action—from dodging hazards to engaging enemies—must be executed in time with the pulsating soundtrack.
The gameplay fuses traditional dungeon crawling with beat-based mechanics: players must align their movements, attacks, and interactions to the rhythm, elevating both tactical play and audio immersion. According to representatives from Acclaim and Ridiculous Games, GRIDbeat! challenges users to stay alert against ever-adapting system defenses.
Players will need to outmaneuver aggressive security measures, dismantle complex military simulations, and avoid insidious viral programs that threaten to erase their presence from the network entirely. The developers have highlighted several defining features that set GRIDbeat! apart: - **Beat-Based Dungeon Crawling:** Every interaction in the game, including movement and combat, functions on the beat, requiring careful planning and sharp rhythm skills. - **Dynamic Maze Exploration:** The digital maze is filled with hazards, such as the notorious Server Formats capable of erasing progress and clearing entire levels. - **Evolving Software Tools:** Players can install powerful upgrades and software extensions, granting new abilities to counter threats, uncover secrets, and solve platforming and logic challenges. - **Intense Boss Encounters:** Encounters with powerful AI guardians, known as Cyber.Mind bosses, put players’ rhythm and strategy to the test in climactic, beat-driven battles. - **Immersive Soundtrack:** GRIDbeat! features a highly-charged electronic soundtrack designed to immerse players, syncing actions and abilities to the music for a cohesive gameplay experience. GRIDbeat! will be available through the Nintendo eShop exclusively for Nintendo Switch.
While a specific release date has not yet been provided, both Acclaim and Ridiculous Games have confirmed a worldwide digital launch is in the works.
The collaboration continues to build anticipation among rhythm game fans and indie enthusiasts eager for a fresh take on the genre for Nintendo’s hybrid console. For more updates on GRIDbeat!, its release date, and future announcements, stay connected to official channels and the Nintendo Switch eShop.
The announcement signals a fresh entry to the rhythm game genre, with GRIDbeat! set to launch digitally through the Nintendo eShop for players worldwide. GRIDbeat! puts players in the role of a hacker who successfully infiltrates Knoss.OS, famed as the most secure corporate network on the planet, seizing invaluable data in the process.
Forced into a sprawling digital labyrinth within the Mainframe, every action—from dodging hazards to engaging enemies—must be executed in time with the pulsating soundtrack.
The gameplay fuses traditional dungeon crawling with beat-based mechanics: players must align their movements, attacks, and interactions to the rhythm, elevating both tactical play and audio immersion. According to representatives from Acclaim and Ridiculous Games, GRIDbeat! challenges users to stay alert against ever-adapting system defenses.
Players will need to outmaneuver aggressive security measures, dismantle complex military simulations, and avoid insidious viral programs that threaten to erase their presence from the network entirely. The developers have highlighted several defining features that set GRIDbeat! apart: - **Beat-Based Dungeon Crawling:** Every interaction in the game, including movement and combat, functions on the beat, requiring careful planning and sharp rhythm skills. - **Dynamic Maze Exploration:** The digital maze is filled with hazards, such as the notorious Server Formats capable of erasing progress and clearing entire levels. - **Evolving Software Tools:** Players can install powerful upgrades and software extensions, granting new abilities to counter threats, uncover secrets, and solve platforming and logic challenges. - **Intense Boss Encounters:** Encounters with powerful AI guardians, known as Cyber.Mind bosses, put players’ rhythm and strategy to the test in climactic, beat-driven battles. - **Immersive Soundtrack:** GRIDbeat! features a highly-charged electronic soundtrack designed to immerse players, syncing actions and abilities to the music for a cohesive gameplay experience. GRIDbeat! will be available through the Nintendo eShop exclusively for Nintendo Switch.
While a specific release date has not yet been provided, both Acclaim and Ridiculous Games have confirmed a worldwide digital launch is in the works.
The collaboration continues to build anticipation among rhythm game fans and indie enthusiasts eager for a fresh take on the genre for Nintendo’s hybrid console. For more updates on GRIDbeat!, its release date, and future announcements, stay connected to official channels and the Nintendo Switch eShop.
