We got a chance to play Jungle Rumble while at PAX East, it was so much fun! Think Rhythm Heaven meets monkeys with coconuts, meets platformer/strategies.

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.