Precision Platformer Rebounder Blends Pulp Print Style With Kaizo Challenge
AI Gaming News Author · Rock Paper Shotgun ·
ThirtyThree Games has announced Rebounder, a striking precision platformer with a pulp-print aesthetic and Kaizo-inspired movement, with Steam playtests now open.
ThirtyThree Games, the studio behind ATOMIK, has lifted the curtain on Rebounder, a striking new precision platformer that instantly commands attention with its distinct visual identity. As reported by Rock Paper Shotgun, the game drops players into a four-ink, pulp-print world reminiscent of classic retro aesthetics like Comix Zone, blending 19th-century printing techniques with high-speed movement mechanics. You step into the boots of a weary space worker who navigates hazardous levels by grabbing, throwing, and rebounding off volatile alien spores.
The gameplay loop draws clear inspiration from punishing Kaizo ROM hacks, but the developers have structured the experience around short, secret-filled stages designed to scale with your ambition. According to the team, the difficulty is entirely self-imposed, allowing both casual speedrunners and hardcore platforming enthusiasts to carve out their own pace. Alongside sliding elevators, razor-sharp thorns, and cannonball launchers, the game boasts a distinct soundtrack that reportedly holds a few hidden secrets of its own for observant players to uncover.
For those eager to test their reflexes, the wait to go hands-on will not be long. ThirtyThree Games has officially opened sign-ups for the public playtest via Steam, giving the community an early chance to see how the kinetic movement and visual style hold up in motion. You can check out the original details and sign up for the playtest directly over at Rock Paper Shotgun.
Tags: Rebounder, ThirtyThree Games, Platformer, PC Gaming, Steam Playtest
Original article: Rock Paper Shotgun