Factsheet
Developer:
MERJ Media
Based in Canada
Release date:
May 16 2018
Website:
floorkids.com
Available From:
$19.90 - Steam
Description
Floor Kids is a unique breakdance game featuring dance battles, freestyle gameplay, and funky beats. Discover original hand-drawn animation, a fresh soundtrack by Kid Koala and innovative controls that allow you the freedom to play the way you like. Lead your crew of bboys and bgirls through the city, unlock new characters & locations, battle against your friends, discover new combos as you rock to the beat, and find your style!
History
Floor Kids is an original idea by Montreal-based animator and former bboy JonJon. The Floor Kids first appeared in a series of short animated films produced in 2007-2008, featuring original music by Kid Koala, which were shown online and were incorporated in a number of Kid Koala's live concerts. In 2014, JonJon and Kid Koala joined together with Hololabs and other game developers from Montreal to create a video game based on the Floor Kids characters and universe. The team set out to develop a unique break dance video game featuring 2D hand-drawn characters and innovative controls that make you feel like you're dancing along with the character, all to the sounds of Kid Koala's awesome beats.
Features
- Choose from 8 diverse characters, each with their own set of authentic and original moves.
- Find your style with an innovative control system that responds to different rhythms, holds, and freezes.freestyle control system gives you total freedom to play & dance YOUR way
- Discover over two dozen original music tracks by DJ Kid Koala, each with corresponding rhythm challenges.
Videos
Floor Kids - Announcement Trailer YouTube
Floor Kids - Mobile Teaser Trailer YouTube
Floor Kids - Meet the Crew / Behind the Scenes (Summer 2016) YouTube
Images
Logo & Icon
Awards & Recognition
- "Jury Selection - Experimental Gameplay Workshop" Game Developers Conference 2016
- "Winner" Seattle Indie Games Competition 2016
- "Finalist - Startup Numix" Numix 2016
- "Winner - Epic Scope and Gameplay" Boston Festival of Indie Games 2016
- "Winner - Big Indie Pitch" Pocket Gamer Connects 2016
About MERJ Media
Boilerplate
MERJ was founded in 2015 by veterans of digital media, animation, music production and live performance. By merging the resources of four creative studios, MERJ harnesses the expertise of seasoned professionals in several complimentary industries.
More information
More information on MERJ Media, our logo & relevant media are available here.
Contact
Support
philippe.rostaing@gmail.com
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