Summary
Indie developer Evil Raptor has teamed up with PLAION to reveal a first teaser trailer for the upcoming action-adventure shooterAkimbot, which has already received positive response among audiences for its likeness toRatchet and Clank. Offering a colorful journey with two partnered heroes and gameplay akin to the belovedaction-adventure video gamessynonymous with the PlayStation 2, this upcoming release is one fans ofRatchet and ClankandJak and Daxtermay want to take a closer look at.
Audiences have long-adored 3Daction-adventuregames, with recent releases likeCrash Bandicoot 4: It’s About TimeandRatchet and Clank: Rift Apartproving particularly successful both critically and commercially. Titles likeGod of War RagnarokandRed Dead Redemption 2have ranked among some of the best action-adventure games of all time, though some fans have lamented their more mature themes. Seeking to satisfy a more lighthearted nostalgic itch for adventure,Akimbotis already striking a positive chord with fans of old-school 3D platformers.
Transporting players to a universe populated entirely by robots,Akimbotwill see fans taking on the role of Exe, an outlaw bot, who has teamed up with his unexpected sidekick, Shipset. The two will venture out on amission to save the universefrom impending doom, which will require them to battle and blast through armies of robots and pilot a spaceship from planet to planet. Players will have a number of unique customization options with exciting unlockables and weapon mods to diversify their gameplay experience. Stunning environments, chaotic enemies, crazy companions, and a high-powered arsenal await players seeking to dive into the intergalactic war inAkimbot.
Akimbot Teaser Trailer Gives Off Ratchet and Clank Vibes
In theAkimbotteaser trailer, fans get a first look at what to expect from this vibrant 3D platforming shooter. The two protagonist characters can be heard bantering playfully back and forth while battling against various enemies, utilizing guns, spaceships, and an array of parkour maneuvers. Wall-jumping, grappling hooks, and even dancing showcase the movement capabilities of the playable characters, while expansive environments, massive enemies, and powerful explosions give fans an idea of what they will be facing inAkimbot. Audiences have already started comparing the title togames likeRatchet and Clank, due in large part to its duo protagonists, sci-fi setting, and humorous dialogue. Interested fans may want to keep an eye out whenAkimbotlaunches later this year.
The PlayStation 2 remains the best-selling console of all time, and many attribute that success to the impressive library of games the console boasted, a large number of which fell under the3D action-adventure platformerumbrella. WithAkimbotalready giving strong PS2 vibes and audiences keen to reignite the nostalgic rush from those old-school titles, this upcoming release has plenty to offer for fans of action-adventure games.
