Spanky Bat-A-Swing, a 1930s-inspired rhythm action 3D platformer, announced for Nintendo Switch
Green Flamingo is making Spanky Bat-A-Swing for Nintendo Switch, the developer announced today. A release window was not shared.
Spanky Bat-A-Swing is the team’s 1930s hand-animated 3D action platformer. In it, players can fall into the rhythm of smacking enemies to the beat of an electro swing soundtrack.
Tons of details can be found in the following overview:
Spanky “Bat-a-Swing” is a platformer where music isn’t just part of the experience: it is the world. Set in a city where everything moves to the beat of a dynamic electro-swing soundtrack, the game blends a visual style inspired by classic 1930s animation with gameplay that draws from the great classics of the genre. The result is a vibrant, one-of-a-kind world that pulls you in with thumping basslines, off-beat grooves, and sharp snare hits.
Everything around you moves in sync, like a living orchestra: enemies, platforms, traps, the city’s mechanisms… everything is music! It is up to you to decide whether to ride this driving rhythm and flow through levels like a perfectly choreographed performance… or resist it and carve your way through chaos on your own terms.
Metronopolis is a big, lively city: loud, relentless, always on beat. But it wasn’t always like this. It used to be a great place to live… at least until the new mayor, Metrognome, took power. Now, rhythm is law. Every citizen, every street, every system must follow the tempo imposed by his endless soundtrack. Many have given in and accepted this drastic change.
But not Spanky! A short-tempered bat with a knack for invention, Spanky has turned his oversized ears into powerful speakers and decided to rebel against this musical madness. If the city runs on rhythm, then he will use that rhythm as a weapon. His mission? Fight the mayor’s goons, climb the ranks of Metronopolis, and give Metrognome a well-deserved lesson to put an end to the noise once and for all. And yes… press that big, shiny “OFF” button once and for all!
Step into Spanky’s shoes (and ears!) and explore the districts of Metronopolis, each defined by its own unique visual and musical identity. Make your way through hand-crafted levels packed with personality and style, in platforming sections built around the rhythm of the music. Face enemies and traps that follow musical patterns, meet a cast of quirky characters, and unlock new abilities to push your skills even further. Between moving platforms, acrobatic routes, and timing-based challenges, every level will test your precision, sense of rhythm, and ability to adapt. And when it’s time to face the bosses… get ready to turn every encounter into a full-blown performance! Stay focused, stay on beat, and don’t give up: Metronopolis needs someone to break the rhythm… and finally bring peace back to the city!
Key Features
- 3D platformer built around rhythm and music
- Visual style inspired by classic 1930s cartoons
- 4 distinct areas with unique visual and musical identities
- 13 personality-packed levels
- Over 20 quirky, hand-animated characters
- 3 main bosses plus one epic final showdown
- 25+ original music tracks
- Global online leaderboards
- Hidden collectibles and secrets to uncover
- Built-in music player to enjoy unlocked track
Have a look at the first trailer for the game below.
Announcement Trailer
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