Exciting news for fans of multiplayer party games and all things feline! The indie game development studio, Le Catnip Collective, has announced a thrilling partnership with Team17, who will take on the publishing responsibilities for their eagerly anticipated game, Jumping Jazz Cats. Set to be available on Windows PC via Steam, this game promises to be a delightful addition to both party and cat-themed gaming genres.
Ann Hurley, Team17’s General Manager, shared her enthusiasm about this collaboration, expressing, “We’re thrilled to partner with Le Catnip Collective! During Gamescom, Jumping Jazz Cats garnered amazing feedback, and we are confident that both party game enthusiasts and cat lovers are in for a treat with this game.”
Arun Sol Warszawski, the Co-founder and Sound Designer of Le Catnip Collective, said with excitement, “The partnership with Team17 is a dream come true for us! Jumping Jazz Cats is our indie studio’s very first game, and we can’t wait for everyone to experience it!”
So what’s Jumping Jazz Cats all about? Prepare to dive into a whimsical world where you can race and play with feline friends in an engaging platformer party game. This colorful adventure invites players to master cat-like agility by sprinting, jumping, swinging, and sliding through a range of exhilarating mini-games located in a lavish cartoon mansion.
Let’s explore what makes this game so captivating:
The action unfolds in the vibrant and jazzy Ellington Estate, a mansion filled with intricate staircases, winding rooms, and tricky distractions. Think of it as a feline playground with elaborate furniture and endless hiding spots.
You’ll channel your inner cat in “Pawsome Parkour,” grinding down handrails, swinging from chandeliers, performing acrobatic jumps, and sliding across slick surfaces. Whether playing subtly solo or teaming up with a group, Jumping Jazz Cats offers a mix of competitive and collaborative mini-games, including thrilling races and epic cat battles.
Customization is key! Choose from a variety of cats or design your own unique character with a plethora of accessories and styles available to unlock. Players can express their creativity, perfect their moves, and spruce up their feline crew between rounds.
For those who enjoy solo challenges, Jumping Jazz Cats presents “One Tail, Many Trials,” allowing you to take on a series of compact, time-focused challenges based on multiplayer levels.
Key features include:
– Online multiplayer for 2-9 players
– Local split-screen play with up to 4 players
– Single-player trials
– Six diverse levels to explore within the mansion
– Unlockable buffs through Collar Tags
– Customizable cat avatars
– Mini-games inspired by cat GIFs, accompanied by 10 original jazz tracks
– The ability to mix and match levels, mini-games, and tunes for endless variety
– A dynamic blend of cooperative and competitive gameplay styles
Get ready to leap into a universe where jazz tunes and feline ingenuity come together, ushering in a fun and fresh gaming experience like no other!
