Are parrots really pirates? Or do they just belong perched on a captain’s shoulder, squawking for crackers? Well, there’s a new 8-bit Metroidvania that is here to answer such questions – Beaked Buccaneer.
Beaked Buccaneer has launched today on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch. For just £4.99, this treat from developer lightUP and publisher Ratalaika Games puts you in the feathers of a truly ambitious parrot.
Prepare to take flight on a journey to find your own treasures, prove your worth, and finally become a true pirate legend.
A Parrot’s Life for Me
This is the story of one particularly ambitious parrot who is tired of the stereotypes. He’s in search of his own treasures and adventures to prove he can become a true pirate legend, not just a sidekick. His quest will see him exploring four different pirate-themed worlds, each with alternative paths and plenty of secrets to uncover.
But the high seas are dangerous. Our feathered hero must defeat the infamous Captain Smelly and his entire nefarious crew to claim the title of Beaked Buccaneer.
Check out the 8-bit action in the official launch trailer…
An 8-Bit Metroidvania
This is a classic Metroidvania experience, all wrapped in a colourful 8-bit graphical style. You will need to battle a host of pirates, discover treasure, and find equipment upgrades that will allow you to level up your parrot’s abilities, opening new paths as you go.
Your Treasure Map
Here’s what you can expect from this new pirate-parrot adventure:
- Classic Metroidvania Gameplay in a colourful 8-bit style.
- Explore Four Different Pirate-Themed Worlds with alternative paths.
- A Quest for Glory: Play as a parrot determined to become a true pirate.
- Equipment Upgrades and Levelling to enhance your abilities.
- Battle Pirates and Discover Treasure on your way to face Captain Smelly.
A new pirate legend is ready to take flight. If you’re a fan of classic 8-bit Metroidvanias and are looking for the perfect, affordable adventure to play this Halloween, Beaked Buccaneer is ready for you on the Xbox Store right now, as well as the PlayStation Store and Nintendo eShop.
Game Description
People used to say that parrots aren’t real pirates, that they only belong perched on a captain’s shoulder.
