Within the newest proof that indie video games are sometimes the place you discover the boldest inventive decisions, look no additional than Unbeatable. The hand‑drawn rhythm journey title — introduced in 2020 and crowdfunded the next yr — oozes model and perspective. For instance, look no additional than its tagline: “a recreation the place music is against the law and also you do crimes.” (Good.) Developer D‑Cell Video games launched a brand new trailer and a way more sturdy demo on Thursday, letting you pattern a slice of the total recreation.
One a part of the “anime‑juiced” Unbeatable follows the protagonist, Beat, and her “band on the run.” (Good to see {that a} Wings reference can nonetheless fly in 2025.) The sport’s narrative‑pushed section consists of dialogue round city with numerous individuals, baseball (performed “the incorrect manner” with sledgehammers and katanas), graffiti tagging and naked‑knuckle brawls with the cops who implement the draconian anti‑music legal guidelines. (Dicks!) And remember some alone time to “suppose and write new songs.”
One other a part of Unbeatable‘s gameplay entails rhythm mini‑video games that solely require two buttons: up and down. Though that mode is woven into the story, outdated‑faculty rhythm recreation followers can take pleasure in a separate arcade mode that stands as a “full recreation expertise,” together with challenges and modifiers. (PaRappa the Rapper followers, rejoice.)
There is no launch date but, however the trailer under reveals that D‑Cell has put these 5 years of growth time to good use. If it seems to be like your jam, you possibly can take the demo for a spin on Steam and PS5. (The ultimate model may also be out there on Xbox.)
