{"id":137301,"date":"2026-05-23T03:05:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-23T03:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/#article-201545"},"modified":"2026-05-23T03:05:00","modified_gmt":"2026-05-23T03:05:00","slug":"acclaim-brings-nostalgic-roguelike-action-platformer-kidbash-to-consoles-in-2027","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/2026\/05\/23\/acclaim-brings-nostalgic-roguelike-action-platformer-kidbash-to-consoles-in-2027\/","title":{"rendered":"Acclaim Brings &#8220;Nostalgic Roguelike Action-Platformer&#8221; Kidbash To Consoles In 2027"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"media_block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/729d0b2ae28fb\/large.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/729d0b2ae28fb\/small.jpg\" class=\"media_thumbnail\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/729d0b2ae28fb\/large.jpg\" class=\"ff-og-image-inserted\"><\/div>\n<aside class=\"object object-youtube\">\n<figure class=\"youtube\" data-videoid=\"-R-lt5RmcLc\" data-start=\"0\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-R-lt5RmcLc?rel=0&amp;hd=1&amp;showinfo=0&amp;modestbranding=0&amp;autohide=1\">\n<p>[embedded content]<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Acclaim&#8217;s comeback continues with the announcement <strong>Kidbash: Super Legend<\/strong> will be releasing &#8220;early&#8221; next year.<\/p>\n<p>This colourful new title, developed by the Indonesian-based studios Authentic Remixes and Fat Raccoon, is described as a &#8220;nostalgic roguelike action-platformer&#8221;, and is currently locked in for &#8220;Steam and consoles&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>According to the official PR, it pays homage to classics such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/gamegear\/mega_man\">Mega Man<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/n64\/kirby_64_the_crystal_shards\">Kirby 64<\/a> &#8211; blending &#8220;fast-paced action and exploration&#8221; with &#8220;deep roguelike progression&#8221; wrapped up in a charming claymation-style aesthetic that might even remind you of certain other games.<\/p>\n<p>The cinematic trailer from BITSummit this week includes a first-look at the &#8220;larger-than-life cast&#8221;, the diorama-like world, the game&#8217;s bosses, and also showcases some &#8220;never-before-seen&#8221; gameplay.<\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;ll take on the role of the &#8220;lost&#8221; and &#8220;forgotten hero&#8221; Kidbash, who will encounter all sorts of mechanics and features &#8211; from weapon mixing to powerful mods. There&#8217;s even village building, and your own meta progression and character development is directly tied to the village&#8217;s growth.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"gallery\"><figcaption class=\"caption\"><em class=\"credit\"><span class><\/span> Images: Acclaim<\/em><\/figcaption><\/aside>\n<p>If you would like to find out more about Kidbash and the inspiration behind it, check out our sibling site <a class=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.timeextension.com\/news\/2025\/08\/were-going-for-a-cross-between-mega-man-x-gunstar-heroes-and-kirby-64-this-upcoming-indie-platformer-deserves-to-be-on-your-radar\"><strong>Time Extension<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><!-- cache: html:nintendolife.com\/ssl\/related-articles:186619,187702 @ 1779553534 --><\/p>\n<aside class=\"block object-related\"> <\/aside>\n<p>If we hear anything about a Nintendo release, we&#8217;ll provide an update. Would you be interested in a Switch version? <em>Let us know in the comments.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[embedded content] Acclaim&#8217;s comeback continues with the announcement Kidbash: Super Legend will be releasing &#8220;early&#8221; next year. This colourful new title, developed by the Indonesian-based studios Authentic Remixes and Fat Raccoon, is described as a &#8220;nostalgic roguelike action-platformer&#8221;, and is currently locked in for &#8220;Steam and consoles&#8221;. 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