MUTAN’s Goonya Monster spin-off games—the hopping action game Toad’s Soul Hopper, runner game Pirarucu’s Money Rush, shooting game Snail’s Knock Out, and balance physics puzzle game Octo’s Balloon Challenge—will leave Early Access and launch for Switch and PC via Steam on April 27, the developer announced.
All four titles previously launched in Early Access on May 22, 2024.
Here is an overview of each game, via their store pages:
Toad’s Soul Hopper (Steam)
About
Toad’s Soul Hopper is a hopping action game where the dependable scientist Toad from Goonya Monster makes his mark.
His fellow Busters have been enlarged by the mad scientist, Anemone’s prank. To save them, Toad jumps into action with his custom-made hopping machine, the “Soul Hopper”!
…Jumping to save friends?
Key Features
- Easy Controls? – Toad on his hopper is constantly bouncing. Press the button as he lands to charge power, then release it to make a big jump, adjusting the angle while charging.
- Bouncing, Rebounding, Falling… – If Toad’s body or the side of the hopper hits a wall or the ground, he’ll rebound. One moment of carelessness can lead to a fall and a familiar view below.
- A Treacherous Path – Platforms may collapse or catch fire, hindering your ascent.
- Can You See the Summit? – Compete for the fastest time to the top with the local rankings, which store the top 10 scores. Aim higher than your past self!
Pirarucu’s Money Rush (Steam)
About
Pirarucu’s Money Rush is a running game featuring Pirarucu, a shopping-loving lady from Goonya Monster.
Pirarucu runs, leaps over cliffs, stomps on enemies, all amidst a rain of fireballs, just for the sake of shopping! Collect the coins scattered along the way and enjoy shopping at the checkpoints!
Key Features
- Big Coins, Small Coins – There are both big and small coins scattered throughout the stages. Aim to grab the big coins as they offer bonus points!
- Plan Your Shopping! – Bold shopping sprees might lead to running out of funds quickly. Plan your shopping strategically to ensure you can buy the necessary items!
- Beware of Dangers Along the Way… – Small undead creatures and fireballs flow through the stages. Colliding with them will cause damage. Defeat the undead by stomping on them and gracefully dodge the fireballs by jumping!
- Keep Running Towards the Next Shopping Trip – Shopping is a race against time. Pirarucu’s running speed increases steadily, so aim for the checkpoints while battling the thrill of the chase!
Snail’s Knock Out (Steam)
About
Snail’s Knock Out is a casual shooting game featuring Snail, who loves battles, from Goonya Monster.
After the chaos of Goonya Monster, Snail’s love for battle explodes in boredom!? Blast away the appearing undead to your heart’s content, shooting and dodging in stages that gradually speed up!
Key Features
- Avoid What Falls and Hit the Undead to Blast Them Away! – Hitting rocks or undead reduces HP, so avoid rocks and aim to attack the undead!
- Speed Up as You Progress! – As time passes, the stage speed increases along with Snail’s tension, so control Snail quickly!
- Pick Up Weapons and Fight With Your Favorite Weapon! – Laser! Gatling! Arrow! Use the unique characteristics of weapons to blast away enemies! Defeating the undead that appear in the stage will drop souls. Collect souls to level up and strengthen your weapons!
- Sweep Away With Bombs! Clear the Way! – When the bomb gauge is full, press the skill button to shoot bombs continuously and blast away all visible undead!
- Local Rankings – Your score will be recorded in the top 10. Keep challenging yourself to surpass your past records!
Octo’s Balloon Challenge (Steam)
About
Octo’s Balloon Challenge is a balance physics puzzle game featuring Octo, the protagonist of Goonya Monster.
One day, Souls started falling from the sky for some reason? Octo and Goonyan took off into the sky with balloons to solve the mystery of the falling Souls!
Octo’s Balloon Challenge is a new sensation balance physics puzzle game. Control the tilt of the catching device with balloons and soar higher and higher!
Souls come in groups of 10 Souls combine to form a small box. Furthermore, combining three sets of 10 boxes makes them disappear, earning you a bonus score!
Master the balloons Decide the size and location to release the balloons and balance the catching device! If you rush and gather too much wind on one side, it will tilt, causing the Souls to fall.
Watch a new trailer below.
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