META Publishing have released NEXT Studios’ co-op puzzle game, Biped, on Nintendo Switch.
Players work together coordinating the actions of two bipedal robots, Aku and Sila, as they explore and solve puzzles. One of the game’s main highlights is its control scheme, where players individually control the legs of their robot with each analog stick.
You can find the Nintendo Switch trailer (via emailed press release) below.
You can find a rundown of the game (via Nintendo) below:
MASTER INNOVATIVE AND SIMPLE CONTROLS, CONQUER TWO-PLAYER CO-OP, EXPLORE FUN ENVIRONMENTS, PAIR YOUR LOOKS.
Biped is a coop action adventure game with a strong focus on moment-to-moment collaboration between 2 players. Two little bipedal robots, Aku and Sila, will walk side by side and embark on a fun and bonding journey.
You control the robot’s two legs using two sticks. This allows you to perform various moves—from simple walking and sliding to more advanced actions, like operating machinery or cutting wood.
Enjoy the adventure solo or grab a friend or a family member and have a blast together in co-op mode. Communicate and coordinate to conquer challenges together and find out how good a pair you truly are.
Your adventure will take you to many beautiful and mysterious location on the planet. Explore secrets in forests, valleys, waterfalls and icy mountains and find your way through the puzzling paths that lead to the planetary beacons.
Collect treasures and buy a goofy hats! Dress up your biped the way you like. Better yet, match your partner’s look and become the most dazzling adventurers in this epic quest.
Biped is available on Windows PC (via Steam), Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 4. If you missed it, you can find our review here.
Image: Emailed press kit
