Are you ready for a face full of balls? The crazy dodgeball game Stikbold! is coming to a console or PC near you!
Danish developers Game Swing are bringing their dodgeball twist to Xbox One, PS4 and PC/Max this Spring. A 70’s inspired dodgeball game, ‘Stikbold! A Dodgeball Adventure’ to give it its full name, will bring pure unadulterated fun as up to six players take to the courts and participate in some manic multiplayer action.
Take on the story mode either alone or with a friend and embark on a quest of bromance with Björn and Jerome, two of the world’s greatest Stikbold! superstars, as they rescue babes, save the Stikbold! championships and defeat the devil himself.
You’ll be fighting off hippies, whales and skeletons, taking on huge boss battles and competing in more than 45 challenges with the ultimate Stikbold! adventure.
“When we started making Stikbold!, the last thing we thought we would end up with was a quirky 70s inspired dodgeball game, but it just works!” comments Jacob Herold, co-founder of Game Swing. “Everyone who plays the game can’t stop smiling and the reception we have had so far has been incredible. We are really looking forward to getting the game out there and spreading some groovy dodgeball love.”
“Stikbold!’s journey from game jam to full launch has been nothing short of incredible. We are really excited to be helping the game get on to PC and console,” says Jason Perkins, Managing Director, Curve Digital. “The Game Swing team have a huge hit on their hands – it’s been a real privilege working with them.”
Features will include:
- Action packed story mode – Play solo or join up with a friend co-op and play through an awesome Stikbold! adventure.
- Multiplayer dodgeball mayhem – Battle with up to four human and two computer players for six player local dodgeball deathmatches and fight to be crowned the Stikbold! king or queen.
- The world is your arena – Take to a variety of different dodgeball pitches. From public parks to deep sea oil rigs, each pitch offers a plethora of different dangers and challenges.
- Help manipulate match outcomes – Once knocked out, come back as variety of hazards, including angry Swans, Sand Sharks and more, to interrupt the match and affect the outcome.
- Funky fresh tunes – Fully licensed 70s inspired soundtrack to help you get into the disco party mood.
- Crazy and colourful cast – Unlock and play as 18 of the grooviest playable characters from the Stikbold! universe.
We’ll have more for you as and when details drop but for now, the trailer below should suffice.
