Manic Mechanics, chaotic couch co-op, coming to Switch

Posted on June 21, 2023 by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop

4J Studios, known for its previous work on porting Minecraft to consoles, today unveiled Manic Mechanics. If you’re interested in the game, you’ll be able to nab it for Switch on July 13, 2023.

Manic Mechanics is a high-octane party game with local and online co-op. Worth noting, this is the first release from 4J that the team has both developed and published.

Everything you need to know can be found in the following overview:

In Manic Mechanics, up to four players pull on their overalls and head to the gear-obsessed Octane Isle, looking to make a name for themselves as travelling mechanics. Players challenge the Master Mechanics who rule the island to prove their crew is worthy of joining the mechanics guild.
The aim of the game is to fix as many cars (or trucks, choppers, tractors, mini-subs, UFOs…) as possible before time runs out. This may sound easy, but the faster the mechanics work, the more chaos is unleashed. Intricate mechanical processes are hindered by fuel spills, exploding tires, short-circuiting robots, stampeding cows and even alien abductions, with hilariously chaotic consequences.
With five different neighborhoods on Octane Isle to experience, this won’t be an easy ride. So, grab your toolbelt, round up your friends and see if you have what it takes to become Master Mechanics.

4J Studios chairman Chris van der Kuyl said of the announcement: “When we decided to take 4J to the next level by publishing our own games, our aim was to create ‘games for everyone’ – and I don’t think we could have found a better way to start that journey than with Manic Mechanics. Manic Mechanics is great fun in single-player mode, but it really comes to life when you bring your friends and family into the chaos. It’s been a huge hit in the studio for the past few months and I’m excited that we’re now finally able to let other people join in the fun. We can’t wait to see everyone’s reaction to this fantastic start to 4J’s next chapter.”

We have a trailer for Manic Mechanics below.