Acclaim held its event Play Acclaim Showcase yesterday where they announced nine new titles, and it can confidently be said that this is a major comeback.
"We are happy to relaunch Acclaim with a lineup that contains our legacy of creativity and brings new and unforgettable experiences. These games are just the beginning of our mission to change entertainment for all players around the world," said head Alex Josef.
Tossdown
Deliver packages in a world where everything wants to kill you, escape from wild threats and enemies, and fight using various skills to survive. This title is being developed by the team at Fer Factor, and the game will be available on PC and consoles.
Ground Zero Hero
Rowan Edmondson brings us the title Ground Zero Hero, which is an action-roguelite with survival elements set in a post-apocalyptic world. Fight against mutated creatures, absorb them to gain new powers, and eat lots of sweets.
Basketball Classics
"5-on-5 Pro basketball born from the golden age of sports games. This spiritual successor to 8-bit basketball games combines retro and modern simulation games. Side-scrolling, arcade action is paired with on-the-fly strategy."
This title was developed by the team at Namo Gamo, and it is already available for PC, with a release on Nintendo Switch coming soon.
Pixel Washer
Valadria brings us Pixel Washer where we will play as Pigxel, a little pig equipped with a powerful water cleaner who must wash the city.
The Prisoning: Fletcher’s Quest
The team Elden Pixels is developing the title The Prisoning: Fletcher’s Quest where the main character will be Fletcher Howie Jr, a video game developer who is on the brink of collapse due to burnout and emotional distress. After visiting a psychologist, he must escape from a mental prison in a Metroidvania style, and as the team says, the story is based on very real events.
Gridbeat
Gridbeat is described as a rhythm-packed cyber dungeon crawler where every move must be executed on time. Players start by breaking into Knoss.OS, the most secure corporate network with a treasure trove of priceless data. Unfortunately, we remain trapped in it, haunted by various viruses and security protocols, and the only way is to move at the same speed as the system.
This intriguing title is being developed by the team at Ridiculous Games.
Talaka
A fast-paced roguelite where combat is key and it brings Afro-Brazilian mythology like you have never seen before in a beautifully hand-drawn world.
HYPERyuki: Snowboard Syndicate
This title is best described as the child of Jet Set and SSX series, developed by Wabisabi Design, Inc. "Welcome to the world of Snowboard Syndicate! Race and explore beautiful tracks as well as a colorful selection of characters. Of course, you have to look good on the track, so you will unlock various clothing items and designs for your boards through exploration and racing.
Katanaut
Katanaut is a fast-paced Metroidvania from the team at Voidmaw that combines action-roguelite with combat and horror. Slash, dodge, and use powerful skills as you fight through a station full of twisted creatures that were once human. Adapt, survive, and descend into the shadows to uncover dark secrets.
