RED ROCKET GAMES RELEASES MEVO & THE GROOVERIDERS
Tuesday, April 28th, 2009
First Downloadable Music/Rhythm Platform Game for the Casual PC Market
(Press Release) – Red Rocket Games, a game developer focused on creating original digital casual entertainment with a fun retro game feel, today announced that its debut game, MEVO & THE GROOVERIDERS, is available for download on Big Fish Games, the world’s leading online destination for games and interactive entertainment. MEVO is a synchronized music/rhythm platform game – Mario Bros. meets Guitar Hero — for the casual PC game market that is accessible to all players—young and old,
beginner or expert.
In the game, MEVO, the main character, has to reunite his band, the Grooveriders, bring ‘FUNK’ back to the universe and defeat the enemy SILENCE. To move MEVO through the game’s five beautifully crafted worlds (Ocean, Jungle, Desert, Space and Wormhole), players must tap 2 keys to the rhythm of the game’s music as it is played and displayed in the game with arrows. All tracks are original, produced in-house with live musicians, and feature a unique and playful retro-funky style that varies from organic to electronic tracks.
“MEVO & the Grooveriders really breaks out of the casual game mold and differentiates itself within the market,??? said Nate Webb, director of developer relations at Big Fish Games. “We are looking forward to sharing this innovative, fun and accessible game with our worldwide audience.???
As the game progresses, the beat sequences become more complex, evolving from basic single beats to rapid beats, combinations, sequences and long-hold sustains with breaks. By successfully completing the levels, players can access new areas and songs, or be rewarded with in-game items, such as avatar pieces that are needed to activate power-ups. Power-ups include slow mo, shield up, “perfect boost??? scoring, and autopilot. No matter what skill level, players are rewarded with avatars, dance packs and badges to help progress through the game. Even though the game is accessible and easy to play for all levels of players, advanced players will be challenged with the game’s multiple layers of game play, including hidden levels, power-ups, badges and dance packs.
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