Clive 'N' Wrench is a name we've been reporting on since the Wii U days — which, believe it or not, is a long time ago! It's been in development for 12 years, even. But publisher Numskull Games has revealed that the wait won't be much longer, as the 3D platformer will be launching in February 2023.
Starring Clive, the rabbit and Wrench, the monkey, this '90s-inspired platformer is the creation of Rob Wass, a map designer who's worked on Unreal Tournament and Grand Theft Auto III, Vice City, and San Andreas. This is definitely a bit of a switch-up, with Medieval towns and desert vistas among a few levels you'll get to explore. All inside a magical 1950's refrigerator...?
Here's a list of the game's features from its Steam page:
Features
• Single-player 3D platforming adventure
• 11 vibrant and exhilarating worlds themed around various time periods.
• Collectibles to find throughout every level – Pocket Watches, Keys and Ancient Stones
• A vibrant cast of quirky characters and lots of mechanically varied boss levels
• A vast range of dynamic and memorable characters, both good and evil
• Assorted move set featuring agile parkour and the awesome ‘Chimp Chopper’
The game takes inspiration from games like Spyro the Dragon and Jak & Daxter, but we can also see a little bit of Banjo-Kazooie in there. And Clive ‘N’ Wrench will be launching both physically and digitally at the same time.
Standard physical editions will come with a little manual that explains many of the game's moves in a lovely little throwback, with the Collector's Edition including the aforementioned game manual, 16 collectible art cards, a soundtrack, and a little fridge magnet.
We've been pretty excited about this one for a while now, so we'll be champing at the bit to find out the exact date Clive 'N' Wrench launches. The game is also coming to PS4 and PS5, so more people will get a chance to hop right in!
Clive 'N' Wrench drops in February 2023. You can also check out this brand-new gameplay trailer over on Numskull's YouTube.
Are you looking forward to Clive 'N' Wrench? Dive into your toolbox of comments and let us know!
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Looks good, makes me think of gex and toy story
I was gonna poke fun at the numerous delays this game has seen, but they already took care of that with their trailer!
I've been looking forward to this one for a long time, hope it turned out like the creator envisioned
Eh, It will have PS4 / PS5 version ?
I'm very curious why Anton from ANTONBLAST is shown during the trailer. We already know that there'll be some guest characters like Trowzer from Yooka Laylee, so maybe he'll be a guest too?
I haven’t played a 3D platformer in forever. I’ll keep an eye out on this one. If it turns out well I might get it.
Oh, wait.
It will have physical release on PS4 & PS5 also.
YAAAAY....! 😃
Man I remember anticipating this AGES ago. I figured it was vaporware at this point.
Jeez, this game has been "coming soon" forever, and it doesn't look very polished.
Still, I think that Clive is cute, and he looks like a cross between Jazz Jackrabbit and Reader Rabbit, so they've killed two nostalgic birds with one stone here.
Glad to see it's finally got a release month! I've seen it up for preorder at The Game Collection for years! xD
Seeing the little updates on the devs YT channel "Dinosaur Bytes" has been cool. Liking the nods to other games like Tomb Raider in one of its levels.
Will wait for reviews before any purchase, think I will more likely get this on PS5 as I worry it might be a bit ropey on Switch (but who knows! Could be a solid port to the hybrid)
Been itching for more 3D platformer. Got so bad I Kickstarter'd for the first time in over 10 years (just ten bucks but still).
Count me in.
I've been really looking forward to this one and am glad it's finally been given a release date. I've watched gameplay of every world in the game, and it looks incredibly solid. I'm honestly kinda glad it it isn't releasing until early next year, though. I've mentioned it before, but while 3D platformers are my favorite genre, I'm getting a little burned out on them at the moment. I just bought my first PlayStation and have been binging games like Sly Cooper, Psychonauts, Jak and Daxter, replaying Crash and Spyro in 4K... I'm getting kinda tired of jumping around along the Z-axis. I need a rest.
I actually forgot about this one. I look forward to an eventual review.
Been backing this on patreon for years now and played a bunch of beta releases and yeah, its fun as hell. Cannot wait for the final release!
Can't wait to see the reaction when it comes out. I think I'll wait to purchase it as my 3D platformer backlog is huge, but I wish the devs a good release after all those delays!
...this has thi shovelware look. Just because this takes inspiration from the nineties does not mean tha this will be good.
Ugh, whilst it's cool we're getting these new 3D platformers, gimme more DKC-styled games!
This looks like it could be a decently enough platformer, I might have to pick this one up.
I was wondering where this had vanished to
Wow I thought this was vaporware. Hopefully the 12 years in development has something to show for it. It looks good, but I've been burned one too many times by games that didn't play the part especially with 3d platformers. Will just have to see how things pan out.
I believe it when I see it. This has been delayed for years!
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