Monday, 9th October 2023 – Glee-Cheese and Team17 Digital have today announced a demo for rhythm-based battle royale Headbangers Rhythm Royale will be landing on the Steam Next Fest this week from 9-16 October. The demo will include 11 of the 23 mini games available at launch and allows players to unlock 20 of the 40 free battle pass levels and their respective rewards, so they can primp, preen, and perfect their pigeon before hitting the dance floor.
Alongside the Steam demo, players can also pigeon-dive headfirst into the fun with the Headbangers Rhythm Royale closed beta on Xbox and PlayStation consoles, which showcases the same im-peck-able content. Access to the beta can be requested by filling in this form.
Launching on 31st October and coming to Xbox Game Pass for Xbox and PC, Headbangers Rhythm Royale invites players to tap, flap, and rap their way to victory in a series of manic musical mini games against 29 other player-controlled pigeons, competing for the title of Master Headbanger.
Headbangers Rhythm Royale Key Features
· Ruffle feathers: Memory, rhythm, reflexes, and reaction times will be put to the test across 23 minigames, each with their own unique musical twist
· Preen away: With hundreds of unique items to choose from, including full outfits, hats, glasses, voices, and taunts, players can take the top spot and fluff their feathers with their very own personalised pigeon
· Peck and earn breadcrumbs: Challenges and unlockable customisations await in the in-game battle pass, with players able to spend their hard-earned crumbs to help them be the most stylish pigeon in the flock
· Cross-flock support: Play with up to 29 other pigeons with crossplay enabled, friends and frenemies alike can battle in musical madness regardless their gaming platform of choice
· Talon tapping music: With unique scores across each minigame, loading screen, and pigeon accessory menu, the party never stops with the bespoke scores written and created by the Glee-Cheese team.
Press wanting to jump into the full Headbangers experience can request review code now.
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About Glee-Cheese
Glee-Cheese is an independent video game studio based in France, striving to develop innovative games with a strong artistic identity. Their debut title A Musical Story launched in 2022, and their newest title Headbangers Rhythm Royale is currently in development.
About Team17 Digital
Founded in 1990, Team17 Digital is a leading developer, video games label, and creative partner for developers around the world. Part of Team17 Group plc, which floated on AIM in 2018, Team17 Digital has an extensive portfolio of over 120 titles, and fully encapsulates the spirit of independent games. Winner of the ‘Publishing Star’ award at the 2023 Develop: Star Awards, Team17 Digital has assembled a portfolio of multi-award-winning and award-nominated in-house brands include Hell Let Loose, Golf With Your Friends, The Escapists, and the iconic Worms franchise, alongside its games label partner titles, including the award-winning games Blasphemous, Greak: Memories of Azur, DREDGE, and the Overcooked! franchise. Visit www.team17.com for more info.
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