Some of the best times you can have gaming with friends are to be found in couch co-op side-scrolling action-platformers. Think the iconic Streets of Rage titles, the colourful chaos to be had in the New Super Mario Bros. series, and countless other examples.
Kemono Heroes – a 16-bit adventure from Mad Gear Games – looks to capture a lot of this genre’s fun.
Cuteness Overload
Now available on Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and PC, Kemono Heroes is the newest title from those that brought us A Hole New World, an action-packed 8-bit shooter.
Set across four unique and colourful worlds dominated by a range of foes, you and up to three other local co-op buddies must assume the role of the Kemono Heroes – cute and fluffy animals that happen to be ninjas, each of which with special abilities to make use of.
It’s classic, retro run ‘n gun gameplay (Mad Gear Games encourage players to ‘relive the golden age of arcade co-op’), seeing you chain together jumps and dashes to ensure you avoid enemy bullets, before utilising unlockable weapons to return fire of your own.
Kemono Heroes Key Features
- Run ‘n Slash ‘n Gun.
- Local cooperative 1-4 players.
- Amazing 16 bit graphics.
- 4 main characters, each of them with special skills.
- 4 worlds with 3 stages each.
- Unlockable weapons and powers.
- Lots of fun and action!.
Available Now!
Kemono Heroes can now be picked up to play on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch and PC. You can find it over on the Xbox Store for £12.49.
Once we’ve gathered our crack team of co-op gamers to play this one with, we will have our full review of Kemono Heroes on Xbox up for you soon!
Kemono Heroes Description
Run and gun fast arcade action with dashes and slashes and fluffy characters.
When the Moon God turns the inhabitants of the forest to stone, four Animal Ninja Masters must fight their way to Mt. Fuji and break his spell. Use swift moves, an arsenal of tools, and each Master’s unique abilities to save your home!
Kemono Heroes combines elements of run and gun, fast arcade action with dashes and slashes, with cool and fluffy characters. It can be experienced alone, choosing between 3 difficulties to enjoy a real challenge. Up to 4 friends can also join forces in cooperative mode, fighting and helping each other to overcome any obstacles in their way.
