GRIDbeat! Revealed: A Rhythm Dungeon Crawler Hacking its Way to PC and Consoles
Hey everyone! I've got some cool news for you. Acclaim and Ridiculous Games just dropped a trailer announcing GRIDbeat!, a rhythm-based dungeon crawler. It's slated to launch in 2026 for PC (via Steam) and unspecified consoles. I know, that's a bit of a wait, but hear me out!
In GRIDbeat!, you play as a hacker navigating virtual dungeons, dodging traps, and hacking systems, all while keeping the beat. Imagine a neon-drenched world where your every move is synced to an electrifying soundtrack. Sounds pretty awesome, right?
The game boasts over 50 stages in the main campaign, offering plenty of challenges to overcome. However, the real kicker? User-generated content! This means potentially endless levels to test your rhythmic skills. I'm thinking we'll see some crazy creative stages from the community!
Basically, you're infiltrating nodes, stealing data, and trying to outsmart the system's defenses, which, according to Acclaim, want to send you straight to the recycle bin. It's a high-stakes, music-fueled cat-and-mouse game. Also, the press release mentions post-launch DLC, including licensed music packs. So, maybe we can expect some popular artists involved in the future.
1 Video of GRIDbeat!:
Source: Gamatsu