Acclaim’s comeback continues with the announcement Kidbash: Super Legend will be releasing “early” next year.

This colourful new title, developed by the Indonesian-based studios Authentic Remixes and Fat Raccoon, is described as a “nostalgic roguelike action-platformer”, and is currently locked in for “Steam and consoles”.

According to the official PR, it pays homage to classics such as Mega Man and Kirby 64 – blending “fast-paced action and exploration” with “deep roguelike progression” wrapped up in a charming claymation-style aesthetic that might even remind you of certain other games.

The cinematic trailer from BITSummit this week includes a first-look at the “larger-than-life cast”, the diorama-like world, the game’s bosses, and also showcases some “never-before-seen” gameplay.

You’ll take on the role of the “lost” and “forgotten hero” Kidbash, who will encounter all sorts of mechanics and features – from weapon mixing to powerful mods. There’s even village building, and your own meta progression and character development is directly tied to the village’s growth.

If you would like to find out more about Kidbash and the inspiration behind it, check out our sibling site Time Extension.