Strategy action game Chip ‘n Clawz vs. The Brainioids announced for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC

Developer Snapshot Games, in partnership with Arc Games, has unveiled “Chip ‘n Clawz vs. The Brainioids,” a fresh action strategy game merging third-person combat with real-time strategy mechanics. Set to debut on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC platforms such as Steam and Epic Games Store this spring, the game promises seamless cross-platform playability.

According to Snapshot Games CEO Julian Gollop, it’s clear that gamers really appreciate complex real-time strategy games. However, we’ve noticed that some players prefer games that are simpler to grasp and have more action, as well as being enjoyable for multiplayer sessions. With our new game Chip ‘n Clawz vs. The Brainioids, we aim to deliver an exciting and approachable real-time strategy experience that can be enjoyed by all players together. We’re thrilled to announce that the demo will be available in just a few days, giving everyone a chance to dive into the action, meet our game’s unique characters, and embark on the heroic journeys that await!

From February 24 to March 3, a demonstration of the game will be accessible on PC through Steam as part of the Steam Next Fest: February 2025 Edition. This demo offers both online and offline cooperative play in its campaign mode, as well as multiplayer combat where players compete against each other. There are four mission levels, two challenge levels, and two maps for player-versus-player competition. Additionally, the game includes a variety of weapons, modifications, collectibles, and base building options to customize your experience.

Here is an overview of the game, via Arc Games:

About

As a diehard gamer, I can’t help but get excited about “Chip ‘n Clawz vs. The Brainioids,” a thrilling action strategy game from none other than Julian Gollop, the genius behind X-COM! This game masterfully combines third-person combat with real-time strategy elements, offering a one-of-a-kind gaming experience that reinvents classic strategy games.

The Brainioids, these alien menaces, are on an Earth-conquering spree, seeking the precious resource of Brainium. It’s our job to save the day, with Chip and Clawz leading the charge! Players can dive deep into the action while simultaneously building bases, gathering resources, managing minions, and jumping headfirst into intense battles for a fast-paced gaming experience.

The game takes place in a vibrant, captivating universe that feels like stepping into a fresh comic book world. With its comedic tone, Chip ‘n Clawz vs. the Brainioids promises to be a hilarious, enjoyable, and rewarding heroic adventure for gamers of all ages!

Key Features

  • Fusion of Action and Strategy
    • Play as the heroic duo, Chip and Clawz, in singleplayer or co-op, to put a stop to the Brainioid invasion in an exciting and humorous story campaign with normal and hard difficulty modes.
    • Jump right into the action in fast-paced, pick-up-and-play missions with easy to learn yet satisfying to master game mechanics that bring a modern take to classic strategy games
    • Lead the charge against the Brainioids as you build your arsenal of bases, weapons, and hero abilities. Assemble and command an army of minions and fight beside them in large scale battles.
    • Exhilarating boss battles against the mightiest of Brainioids will put your base and minion management skills to the ultimate test.
  • Multiple Multiplayer Modes
    • Experience multiplayer mayhem in epic army battles with or against your friends!
    • Two-player couch cooperative play to double your fun—coordinate your tactics with a friend to defeat the Brainioid forces.
    • Dive into the player-versus-player mayhem—classic online one-versus-one, two-versus-two, buddy up with a friend or clash in split-screen one-versus-one to see who’s the best of the best.
    • Jump into player-versus-player matches or invite anyone to join your adventure campaign on any platform thanks to cross-platform play support across PC and consoles.
  • Comic Book Style and Story Telling
    • Step into and explore a vibrant and full of fun world with a comic book-like style and flair.
    • Meet a colorful and funny cast of characters each with their own unique stories to tell across your adventures.
    • Explore every nook and cranny of each level to collect rare collectible items and secrets, like comic books that unveil the mysteries of the Brainioid invasion, and find blueprints to build new weapons, minion upgrades and hero abilities.

Watch the announcement trailer below. View the first screenshots at the gallery.

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2025-02-20 20:17