Fans of rhythm titles and mobile gamers can have more fun than a barrel of monkeys this April when Jungle Rumble makes its way to the App Store and Google Play.
PAX East 2014 attendees will be able to monkey around with developer Disco Pixel’s final build of the game before its release.
Jungle Rumble, a mash up of rhythm and RTS, is not a “monkey see, monkey do” game. Players employ what game designer Trevor Stricker calls a “rhythmic grammar.” They drum on the screen of their mobile device to communicate with a tribe of monkeys. Gamers must also strategize their next moves while keeping up with the beat.
Things get chaotic when a rival tribe starts stealing their bananas. The monkeys fight back! Players confront the invaders and, eventually, learn the true root of evil in the clan’s tropical paradise.
The game puts players in a colorful, quirky jungle and challenges them to use their wits.
“I love rhythm games, but eventually you see the man behind the curtain — you are following a script,” Stricker said. “Does playing with rhythm have to be pressing when told? Our game has players making meaningful decisions, split second choices and implementing strategies.”
Jungle Rumble will be available for iOS and Android devices. Disco Pixel decided not to monkey around with micro transactions.
For more information on Jungle Rumble visit: http://junglerumblegame.com/