Exploring the Post-Apocalyptic World of Turbo Kid: A Metroidvania Sequel to the 2015 Film
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Turbo Kid, the 2015 post-apocalyptic film, was a surprise hit with its gory, comedic, and ’80s-pastiching results. The story followed a comic book fan named The Kid, who battled a local tyrant in a world filled with practical effects and dismemberment. Now, Turbo Kid is back as a metroidvania game, and fans are eager to explore this new iteration of the post-apocalyptic world.
The game picks up directly from the movie, with hack-and-slash combat and an abundance of pixel art gore. The most intriguing aspect of Turbo Kid (the game) is the inclusion of a BMX bike, which will aid traversal through a world filled with ramps, half-pipes, and other obstacles. The game’s demo is now available on Steam, and the full release is scheduled for April 10th.
Graham Smith, Deputy Editorial Director at Rock Paper Shotgun, previously wrote about the Turbo Kid film, praising its warm reminiscence and cracking practical effects. He noted that the best jokes weren’t reference-blasting kookiness but rather a heartfelt homage to the ’80s. Hopefully, the game will strike a similar balance between humor and gore.
The Turbo Kid demo offers a glimpse into this new world, with more polish and more zones than the previous demo released in 2022. Players can download it now and get a taste of the game’s combat and traversal mechanics. The full game promises to deliver a more extensive post-apocalyptic world to explore, filled with enemies, secrets, and challenges.
The metroidvania genre has seen a resurgence in recent years, with games like Hollow Knight, Ori and the Blind Forest, and Salt and Sanctuary gaining critical acclaim. Turbo Kid aims to join this esteemed company, offering a unique blend of action, adventure, and exploration in a gory, pixel art environment.
The game’s release date is just around the corner, and fans are eager to dive back into the world of Turbo Kid. The demo offers a tantalizing taste of what’s to come, and the full game promises to deliver a more extensive and polished experience. Stay tuned for more information and updates on Turbo Kid as it approaches its April 10th release date.
What’s your favorite recent CRPG?
Baldur’s Gate 3, Disco Elysium, Divinity: Original Sin, Divinity: Original Sin 2, Pathfinder: Kingmaker, Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous, Pillars of Eternity, Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire, Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader, Wasteland 2, Wasteland 3, or Other (Tyranny, Torment: Tides of Numenera, Solasta: Crown of the Magister, etc.)
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In this article, we discuss the upcoming metroidvania game, Turbo Kid, which is a sequel to the 2015 film of the same name. The game follows the story directly from the movie, with hack-and-slash combat and pixel art gore. The most intriguing aspect of the game is the inclusion of a BMX bike, which will aid traversal through a world filled with ramps, half-pipes, and other obstacles. The demo is now available on Steam, and the full release is scheduled for April 10th. We also touch upon the critical acclaim of the metroidvania genre and how Turbo Kid aims to join this esteemed company. Finally, we ask readers to share their favorite recent CRPGs in the comments section.
