Tag: Drinkbox Studios
News Nobody Saves the World's Frozen Hearth DLC Tasks You with Saving It All Over Again
Someone's got to do it
Nobody Saves the World is getting its first paid DLC in the form of Frozen Hearth, and it's coming to PS5 and PS4 on 13th September. Frozen Hearth will add even more flexibility and customisation with the inclusion of the new Killer Bee and Mechanic forms, that can be used in both the new region introduced and throughout the...
Mini Review Nobody Saves the World (PS5) - Fun, Unique Premise Shines Through the Cracks
Spoiler: Somebody does, in fact, save the world
Esteemed readers of Push Square, we present to you the first game review produced entirely through random generation. Quench. Sycamore. Lithe admonishment. Right, done. Seven out of 10. Hang on, that wasn't very satisfying, was it? See, that's the issue with anything randomly generated — it's about...
News Drinkbox's Nobody Saves the World Out on PS5, PS4 Next Week
Ships with local co-op update
Guacamelee! developer Drinkbox Studios has announced its latest game Nobody Saves the World will be released for both PlayStation 5 and PS4 next week on 14th April 2022. The port was initially spotted on PSN servers, suggesting the actual release would be coming soon. Now we know to expect it at
News Nobody Saves the World Seemingly Primed for PS5 Release
Latest from Guacamelee dev
Drinkbox Studios is quietly a very reliable developer. Best known for the Guacamelee series, its left-field projects are pretty much all great games. Its latest title is Nobody Saves the World, a top-down action game about a character who can transmute into various unorthodox forms. It released earlier this year on PC and...
News Guacamelee! Gets Physical on PS4 with One-Two Punch Collection
Two for the price of Juan
It's become more and more common to see indie titles get a physical release -- Owlboy, Overcooked 2, and Rocket League to name just a few. The latest to join them is the excellent Guacamelee! series. Leadman Games has announced it will be publishing both of Drinkbox Studios' Mexican-themed Metroidvanias in one physical...
News Guacamelee! 2 DLC On the Way, Introduces New Playable Characters, Challenges
Prove yourself, luchador
Guacamelee! 2 was released back at the end of August, and it was another great Mexican adventure with Juan. Fiendishly challenging in places, it's a tightly designed and rewarding Metroidvania that's hard to put down. Any chance to spend more time in the Mexiverse is good news, and Drinkbox Studios is prepping a duo of DLC...
Juan punch man
When you fire up Guacamelee! 2 for the first time, it might feel like you've seen it all before -- and that's not just because it starts by catching you up on the ending of the first game. Drinkbox Studios' excellent Mexican Metroidvania Guacamelee! was so impeccably tight that it was difficult to imagine ways in which it could be...
News Guacamelee! 2 Looks Spicy in 20 Minute Gameplay Demo
Mexican wave
Oh, damn – Guacamelee! 2 is coming out, isn’t it? The long-awaited sequel to Drinkbox’s super-stylish action platformer is looking every inch as tight as its predecessor in this 20 minute PlayStation Underground gameplay demo. We’ve currently got senior staff writer Stephen Tailby equipped with a sombrero and we’re sustaining...
News Guacamelee! 2 Will Suplex PS4 Next Month
New trailer released
Guacamelee! was a wonderfully pleasant surprise when it first launched five years ago, and has become something of a cult hit in the metroidvania genre. We already knew a sequel was on the way, but it came with an extremely vague "coming soon-ish" time frame. However, Drinkbox Studios has now announced a release date, and it...
Hands On Guacamelee! 2 Brings Mexican Madness Back to PS4
Holy guacamole
Juan's first Metroidvania adventure, Guacamelee!, remains one of our favourite modern examples of the genre, mixing addictive exploration, challenging platforming, satisfying combat, and a whacky sense of humour to great effect. Guacamelee! 2 is set to continue this trend. It recaptures the first game's compelling gameplay and...
Hands On Suplexing Sinister Spirits in Guacamelee! 2
Winner winner, chicken dinner
One of the standout indie releases of 2013 was that of Guacamelee!, a Mexican-themed Metroidvania with plenty of beat-‘em-up luchador action. It was a wildly creative and fun release that shook up the genre in some notable ways, and stood as the defining game from the team at Drinkbox Studios. Now that some time has...
'Armless
The main character in Severed is missing an arm; we're going to assume that it fell off following a particularly furious session with Drinkbox Studios' latest game. This colourful PlayStation Vita exclusive has grand aspirations: it's a first-person dungeon crawler with Punch Out!!-esque combat and enough crafting to momentarily capture the...
News Guacamelee Dev's Severed Cuts Vita to the Quick This Month
Slash-tastic
Surprise! Severed, one of our most anticipated PlayStation Vita exclusives, will launch on 26th April, with a 10 per cent discount for PlayStation Plus subscribers. Talented dev Drinkbox Studios is yet to set a final price, but it expects it to be in the region of $14.99/£11.99, so it won't be breaking the bank. In other words: if you...
News Promising PS Vita Exclusive Severed Rips Off a New Trailer
Cut from Guacamelee's cloth
You didn't think that the PlayStation Vita was dead, did you? Between the likes of BigFest and Dariusburst, the little console that can is enjoying something of a mini-resurgence, which we hope is capped off by a quality showing at PlayStation Experience this weekend. To keep you occupied until then, Canadian developer...
News Chances Are That You Haven't Found Guacamelee!'s Biggest Secret Yet
But what could it be?
We absolutely loved Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition despite the fact that typing out its full title is an absolute pain in the bum. With slick platforming, satisfying combat, and a vibrant world, DrinkBox Studios' spicy adventure was great from start to finish, but what if we told you that your impressive 100% save...
Review Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition (PlayStation 4)
Nacho average platformer
Not content with causing a ruckus on Sony’s previous systems, Drinkbox Studios’ Mexican-themed Metroidvania marvel Guacamelee! is back for more in this amped up, definitive release. Featuring a host of extra content, Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition – which we’ll refer to as ‘STCE’ from now on for the...
News Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition Wrestles onto the PS4 in July
You'll luch-adore this one
If you're a fan of the Metroidvania genre, but lament the lack of ludicrous puns, then Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition may just be for you. This 2D platformer sees you playing as Mexican luchador who must save the President's daughter from a gang of evil thugs. If that sounds right up your alley, then you're...
News Drinkbox: People Don't Understand the Purchasing Power of PS Vita Owners
Portable powerhouse
It’s true that the PlayStation Vita is struggling outside of Japan. In a post-smartphone world, the handheld has found it difficult to match the hardware sales expectations put upon it, and it’s become an afterthought for most major publishers as a result. Despite this, though, the system remains a haven for indie outfits and...
News Drinkbox Studios' Severed Will Make You Feel Like a True Warrior
Victory never felt so good
Drinkbox Studios, creators of arguably one of the best PlayStation Vita games of 2013 in Guacamelee, has been busying itself with more than just the PS4 port of the action platformer. During PAX this weekend, it showed off its latest title
News Guacamelee's Title Grows Even Longer in Transition to PS4
You'll like this one
Aside from Bit.Trip Presents: Runner 2 – Future Legend of Rhythm Alien, ridiculously long game names have fallen out of fashion a little. Still, indie developer Drinkbox Studios’ Mexican-themed Metroidvania was absolutely stuffed full of retro references, so it’s not especially surprising that the Canadian company’s...
Rumour Guacamelee Wrestling onto the PS4 in Spring 2014
Drink it up
According to a recent IGN article, PlayStation Network brawler Guacamelee will be coming to the PlayStation 4 sometime in Spring 2014. The report, which has since been removed, revealed that the re-release will feature two new worlds, improved visuals, and added particle effects. Most exciting of all, though, is the addition of a new...
DLC Review Feeling the Heat of El Diablo's Domain in Guacamelee!
Deliciously painful
So, you've conquered the great evil. You've bested the best of the best demonic fighters, and defeated all of the gruelling physical trials that the big, bad boss managed to throw at you. Well, it's time to put down that afternoon tequila, slip into your wrestling pants, dust off your magical mask, and jump into the ultimate test...
News Guacamelee's Price Temporarily Pinned in Europe
Cross-buy platformer gets cheaper
Canadian outfit Drinkbox Studios has wrestled with the price of Guacamelee in Europe, bringing the lovely luchador adventure’s point of entry down to just £7.99/€9.99. The offer will be valid until 17th July, after which it will reapply its mask, and reset its cost back to £9.99/€12.99. You know what you...
Review Guacamelee! (PlayStation 3)
Viva la lucha
Besides being a brilliant pun, Guacamelee! is a potent mix of platforming and brawling, wrapped-up in a cartoon-styled Mexico. The delightful Metroidvania-inspired adventure takes plenty of props from the greats that solidified the genre, but gracefully manages to maintain its own charm and personality, resulting in a digital download...
Interview Dipping into Guacamelee! with Drinkbox Studios
Having a good taco 'bout the Canadian developer's latest project
There’s less than a week to wait until Drinkbox Studios’ Mexican-themed adventure Guacamelee! spices up the PlayStation 3 and Vita with its fusion of fiery delicacies and Metroidvania-inspired action. In order to celebrate, we recently sought out our shocking pink luchador mask and...
News Guacamelee! Wrestles with PlayStation 3 and Vita Next Month
Free fajitas not included
Drinkbox Studios’ delightful Mexican wrestler-themed Metroidvania adventure Guacamelee! will piledrive the PlayStation 3 and Vita on 9th April in North America and 10th April in Europe. The title puts you behind the luchador mask of a humble agave farmer named Juan Aguacate, who learns that he has a knack for wrestling...
News Guacamelee! Does Its Very Best Wii U Impression
Dual screen
Nintendo won’t be the only platform holder rejoicing in second screen technology this Christmas. Indie developer DrinkBox Studios has confirmed that it will be taking full advantage of PlayStation 3 and Vita connectivity for its upcoming Metroidvania adventure, Guacamelee!. "We're integrating the Vita as a PS3 controller for...
News Guacamelee! Brawls onto PS3 and Vita
Ripe for release
DrinkBox Studios’ latest indie darling Guacamelee! is heading exclusively to PlayStation 3 and Vita, courtesy of Sony’s growing Pub Fund program. For those unclear, Pub Fund is part of Sony’s initiative to bring innovative indie content to the PlayStation platform. In exchange for funding the product, Sony requests a short...
Interview Drinkbox Studios - Tales from Space: Mutant Blobs Attack
The good, the bad, and the blob
After enjoying success on PlayStation Network with the release of Tales from Space: About a Blob, developer Drinkbox Studios has now brought its unique brand of blob-rolling plaformer to Vita. With Tales from Space: Mutant Blobs Attack just recently released on Vita's own download service, we thought now might be a...
News Drinkbox Announces Tales From Space: Mutant Blobs Attack For PlayStation Vita
The stream of PlayStation Vita software announcements won't stop flowing
Developer Drinkbox Studios is the latest to sign up for Sony's new platform, announcing Tales From Space: Mutant Blobs Attack. The game will make its debut at the Penny Arcade Expo later in the month. Mutant Blobs Attack is a follow-up to the popular puzzle platformer Tales...
News In Tales from Space, Mutant Blobs Attack
They can't help it
Developer DrinkBox Studios just spread the word of its new Vita title Tales from Space: Mutant Blobs Attack, which will be shown off at the Penny Arcade Expo due to kick off any minute now. The team didn't give much away about the game other than it's a sequel to pleasing PSN puzzle platformer Tales from Space: About a Blob, and...
News Tales From Space: About A Blob Goes PlayStation 3 Exclusive
DrinkBox's Tales From Space: About A Blob has joined Sony's growing "pub fund" program, giving the developers additional marketing and budget support in the return for PSN exclusivity
The title joins the likes of Joe Danger and Burn Zombie Burn. Tales From Space: About A Blob combines Katamari with LocoRoco. Players will need to navigate an alien...
