Bandai Namco and developer Double Fine Productions have revealed that RAD will be mutating onto Nintendo Switch on 20th August.
First revealed just a couple of a months ago, this one seemed to go down pretty well with fans when it aired in Nintendo's Spring Nindie Showcase. Players are tasked with taking on all sorts of creatures and working to heal the barren land ruined by not one, but two apocalypses. We've got an official description for you below thanks to a press release:
RAD is a 3D action rogue-like set in a post-post-apocalyptic world, where humanity has faced Armageddon not once, but twice. Players will take on the role of a teenage protagonist who must venture into the Fallow — an ever-changing, radioactive wasteland filled with unknown and unspeakable creatures. It’s here that they’ll find the solution to heal the world, and transform the cracked, barren landscape into a lush source of new life.
The fate of the world depends on the player, a sweet bat, and whatever strange new abilities they gain as the world around them ravages their body — twisting and mutating them into something far less than human, but far more powerful.
If you're interested, the release date announcement comes alongside a fan art contest, where you can submit rad graffiti designs that "best represent the game". Entries will be evaluated by the development team with the winning design being featured in the game itself; the grand prize winner will also get their hands on some lovely, limited swag items including a skateboard, glow-in-the-dark action figure, lunch box and a floppy disk. You can find all the rules and enter right here.
Are you excited for this one? We dare you to not make any 'rad' related puns in the comments below.
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I get an "Altered Beast" feel off of this game. If the gameplay is sound I'll get it.
I like the look of it. It looks so much fun, like those classic games from the Arcade era...
Looks like Gauntlet Legends.
Anything Double Fine related is typically a solid purchase. They have a type of humor that I enjoy in each game.
Top notch credentials : check
Roguelite : check
Hyped?: check
I get a zombies ate my neighbors vibe. Looking forward to it.
Looks like HOB, which is fun, but I’m not a huge fan of fixed-camera 3D games. I’ll be keeping an eye on it, though.
Feels like an indie DLC sequel for Sunset Overdrive.
Looks very cool, something to keep an eye on
It's not a rogue-lite but a roguelike , in either case that's a term that should be put to bed. Seems to be as ubiquitous as it is non-descriptive due to the extreme prevalence of that game style.
Hoping this can be played like an action RPG as opposed to a system that leans too heavily on random generation and short gameplay loops.
It doesn't look bad, but I'd love it if they did something more for the Brütal Legend universe; sequel, spin-off, prequel, whatever.
"the grand prize winner will also get their hands on some lovely, limited swag items including a skateboard, glow-in-the-dark action figure, lunch box and a floppy disk."
Time to party like it's 1999 all over again!
Anyways, I'm hyped for this, but it's probably going to have to wait until I have completed some other games. Speaking of Rad, I should probably finish up Rad Rodgers before I get onto this one.
Not super excited for this one, but will give Double Fine the benefit of the doubt. I'm sure it's not a priority for them, but I'm most looking forward to the announcement of a Switch release for Psychonauts 2 from them.
I CANT WAIT! 2 WEEKS UNTIL RELEASE!
Anyone know if this is getting a physical release?
I was really excited for this but I’m not seeing a physical copy for sale or even mentioned. If this is digital only then no sale.
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