Basement Crawl is a maze-based puzzler with competitive multiplayer for PlayStation 4

By Stephany Nunneley

Basement Crawl is a maze-based puzzler with competitive multiplayer in the works at Bloober Team for PlayStation 4. The title is set to release during the console’s 2013 launch window.

The game supports up to right-players online or four offline as they run around a basement putting down explosive or setting traps to thwart their competitors.

Here’s a full list of features straight from the fact sheet:

  • An Engagingly Unnerving Style: A ghoulish but entertaining presentation inspired by classic grindhouse movies, twisted horror films and even other games, such as Manhunt.
  • Classic Gameplay with a Modern Twist: brings together the best gameplay elements of classic titles like Bomberman with modern technology and online features.
  • Multiplayer: Players can battle to be the best against others either locally for up-to-four competitors or online for up-to-eight contenders.
  • An Awesome Party Game: easy-to-learn gameplay and a focus on multiplayer fun makes Basement Crawl the perfect house-party fragfest.
  • Classes and Characters: The game features four unpredictable and macabre characters, each representing a unique class, and each sporting special abilities and skills.
  • 2.5D?”: Basement Crawl is made with a 3D-engine, but presented in classic 2D, allowing players to control the position of the camera while enjoying dynamic lights and effects.
  • Arenas: Nine uniquely hair-raising arenas are included for players to master and conquer, including the Slaughterhouse, Restaurant Dungeon, Abandoned Circus and more.
  • Online Features Include: Leaderboards for comparing highest scores with friends and other players; Party chat for PS4, Trophies, Invites, Ranks.

Basement Crawl is a PS4 exclusive.

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