Basement Crawl hits PS4 next week in Europe, North America soon to follow

Written by Brandon Hofer on January 24, 2014

News: European gamers can get their hands on new PSN title, Basement Crawl, beginning next week on January 29.

Basement Crawl will be released next week on PS4 in Europe with a North American date being revealed “very soon.” European gamers will be able to download this PS4 exclusive beginning on January 29 which brings four player local multiplayer as well as eight player online multiplayer. Basement Crawl brings classic Bomberman-style gameplay and grind-house flavor to the PS4. Basement Crawl combines the maze-based mayhem gamers have known and loved for years with high intensity action, explosive traps and potent competition.

“Basement Crawl finally gives PlayStation 4 owners a reason to invite their friends over to show off their systems - our amazing local multiplayer that is as addictive as it is competitive,” said Piotr Babieno, CEO, Bloober Team. “Basement Crawl rewards skill and practice, which means a good player will never get cheated out of a win by someone who grinds with better gear. For any PS4 owner out there who is still looking for a really fun, truly unique multiplayer game for their new system, Basement Crawl is it.”

Some of the game’s features that you might enjoy include:

An Engagingly Unnerving Style: A ghoulish but entertaining presentation inspired by classic grindhouse moves, twisted horror films and even other games, such as Manhunt.

A Return to Skill-Based Gaming: Gameplay rewards the player with the most skill, not the one with the most time to grind; while easy-to-learn, the game offers endless ways for players to refine their strategy and perfect their execution; the best players will always win.

Classic Gameplay with a Modern Twist: Basement Crawl brings together the best gameplay elements of classic titles like Bomberman with modern technology and online features.

Classes and Characters: The game features four unpredictable and macabre characters, each representing a unique class, and each sporting special abilities and skills.

”2.5D?”: Basement Crawl is made with a 3D-engine, but presented in classic 2D, allowing players to control the position of the camera while enjoying dynamic lights and effects.

Arenas: Nine uniquely hair-raising arenas are included for players to master and conquer, including the Slaughterhouse, Restaurant Dungeon, Abandoned Circus and more.

Online Features Include: Leaderboards for comparing highest scores with friends and other parties; Party chat for PS4, trophies, invites and ranks.

Basement Crawl will be available for $9.99 USD / €9.99 / ₤7.99. Take a look at the trailer below and tell us what you think about this PS4 exclusive. Are you looking forward to playing it?