BZZZT release date set for September

The Switch version of BZZZT now has a release date. As revealed by an eShop listing, the game launches on September 19, 2024.

BZZZT was first announced during an Indie World Showcase this past April. While we knew it was planned for the summer, there wasn’t anything more specific to go on until now.

For those that need a refresher on the game, read the following overview:

BZZZT is a fast-paced “jump-dash-run” platformer game combining a nostalgic pixel-art look with a modern gameplay design. It was almost single-handedly made by one developer – Karel Matejka, known as Ko.dll, as a tribute to beloved classic games.

Inspired by the 80’s tech revolution, this insanely detailed, pixel-art precision platformer transports you back in time, where you’ll get to experience a thrilling adventure, cleverly designed levels, a whole plethora of skills to unlock, and intense boss fights!

In a top-secret laboratory, inventive Doctor Emily and world-renowned Professor Norbert are working on a highly classified project. Through their joint research and intellect, they finally managed to bring to life a tiny robot with a big AI personality! No larger than a regular household toaster, but with some extraordinary skills, ZX8000 is ready to save the world, one platform challenge at a time!

And the BZZZT world certainly needs saving from dark forces at play. The evil mad scientist, Badbert, prepares to unleash his nefarious plans upon an unsuspecting word as soon as he finds the perfect equilibrium of darkness, malice, and madness. Bwahahaha!

So, what are you waiting for? Grab your controller and navigate ZX8000 through his mission to thwart Badbert’s evil plans!

Become the robot who saves the world!

Key Features

• Choose from various difficulty levels, from casual to hardcore, depending on whether you’re a beginner or an expert in platformer games.
• Enjoy insanely precise and intuitive controls that will allow you to do what you want, when you want, and exactly the way you want.
• Test your limits in exciting time challenges.
• Compete with others in either global or friends leaderboards.
• Experience rich environments with ever-changing gameplay mechanics.
• Try surviving and bringing your gameplay style to perfection to get ready for intense boss fights.
• Optional permadeath mode.
• Immerse yourself in the beautiful retro soundtrack made by Martin Linda, the creator of Rytmik Ultimate/Studio.

BZZZT will be sold digitally on the Switch eShop. Pricing is set at $14.99. You can keep track of our coverage here.