Summary
- Ra Ra Boom comes to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC this summer.
- Stop the threat of the rogue AI as one of four ninja space cheerleaders in a fully voiced story.
- Fun new twist on classic couch co-op, including shoot ‘em up mechanics.
Ra Ra Boom is coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One this summer, as part of what we consider the summer of beat ‘em ups. As beat ‘em up fans, we can’t wait to play some of the great titles that will make this probably the biggest year for beat ‘em ups since Castle Crashers launched forever ago.
If you’re a fan of beat ‘em ups, you’re in for a great summer. And we hope you consider adding Ra Ra Boom to your list of must plays.
In Ra Ra Boom, you and up to three friends play as one of four ninja space cheerleaders. There’s Aris (the leader), Ren (the blade), Vee (the shield), and Saida (the cyborg). Zoi, an AI gone rogue, has overtaken earth and our four heroines are the only ones who can stop it.
Beat ‘em Up/Shoot ‘em Up Mash Up
As the saying goes, you don’t bring pom poms to a boss fight. So, we had to ensure our heroines were armed for the AI menace they were facing. Where most beat ‘em ups focus on melee with limited-use ranged options, we did things a little different.
Ra Ra Boom can be played as a pure beat ‘em up. Each character has their own melee attack and you can be effective with them. Or you can play it as a pure shoot ‘em up, because you also have an effective ranged attack with unlimited ammo. But it’s best to mix the two, getting into your flow and finding the attack combos that suit the moment.
We think that after you play Ra Ra Boom, with its speed and fluid mix of melee and ranged combat, it will be hard to go back to the standard we’ve all gotten used to.
Play the Lanes
Most beat ‘em ups you’ll play today are in 2.5D, meaning that you don’t just move your character left and right, but also can move up and down on a flat plane. This adds more freedom to dodge and position yourself. The challenge we’ve found from past games is that it’s often hard to tell if you’re lined up right with an enemy. If you’ve ever thought, “Why did that hit me?” you’re not alone.
In Ra Ra Boom, we’ve color-coded the lanes and designed the levels to make use of these clear indicators. It was harder than you might imagine for us to implement, but it makes a big difference in your effectiveness while giving enemies a beat down.
Fully Voiced Story
Hearing characters helps make them come to life. Whether that’s in the 2D cinematics you watch between levels, or the many quips heard while playing, you’ll get to know the personalities and quirks of our heroines.
We wanted to provide a meaningful story for players about four individuals thrust into an impossible situation. It’s a coming-of-age tale amidst an AI apocalypse and it was important that each hero had their own moments, so you could get to know and care about them.
But When Can You Get It?
Good question. Ra Ra Boom is coming this summer. We’re not ready to announce the official release date just yet, But you can wishlist Ra Ra Boom today to be the first to hear the latest updates.
Ra Ra BOOM
Gylee Games
