Come to market with inspiration from Birds & Beans, Cuphead and Bubble Bobble, and you just have to be on to something. At least that’s the hope as GoobnBalloonsDX shoots onto PC and consoles.
The Balloon Empire needs popping!
In GoobnBalloonsDX on Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch and PC you’ll be left to save the galaxy, fighting back against the most evil of forces – balloons! it’s here where you find yourself joining Goobert, jumping between worlds, saving friends and taking on big bosses. You see, the Balloon Empire is looking to inflict all evil onto the universe, and they’ve started their quest for domination by capturing the folk of Goobstar. You need to get them back!
Available right now, playable on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, GoobnBalloonsDX probably doesn’t need all that backstory. Instead the focus is on some balloon popping, as you and your local cooperative mates come together to showcase your skills in a stylish shoot ’em up.
Hand drawn in the wackiest of ways, GoobnBalloonsDX will see you working through 100 levels of popping madness, covering Arcade and Adventure modes, various worlds and plenty of gimmicks. Throw in some unlockable characters, high score chasing and challenges, and this is certainly something that will appeal. There’s no doubt the Bubble Bobble and Cuphead inspirations come to the fore.
Key features
- Unlockable Characters With Unique Abilities/Playstyles
- Multiple types of stages with increasing difficulty
- Dynamic music layers and robust soundtrack
- Challenging achievements to strive for
- Variety of collectible accessories
- Full controller support
- Play Solo or Local Co-Op
- Boss Rush Mode
- Silly and expressive hand-drawn animation
Buy now!
You’ll find GoobnBalloonsDX on the Xbox Store, priced at £8.39. It should also be on the storefronts of PlayStation, Nintendo Switch and PC (Steam).
Stay tuned for a review of GoobnBalloonsDX on Xbox from us.
GoobnBalloonsDX Description
Evil forces have invaded Goobstar! Join Goobert and his friends on their quest to save the denizens of planet Goobstar from the invading balloon menace in this wacky hand-drawn shoot em’ up, and watch the world grow around you!