Fans of Super Meat Boy are in for a treat with the upcoming spin-off game, Dr. Fetus’ Mean Meat Machine. Developed by Thunderful, Headup, and Team Meat, the game is a Puyo Puyo and Tetris-like puzzle game set within the Super Meat Boy universe.
Players will take on over 100 hand-crafted levels filled with deadly traps such as chainsaws and missiles, all designed by Dr. Fetus. The game’s story takes place right after Super Meat Boy Forever, with Dr. Fetus collecting a DNA sample of Meat Boy to create clones. Players must help Dr. Fetus do away with the imperfect clones until he finds the perfect one.
Mark Aldrup, Headup Head of Development, expressed excitement for the collaboration with Team Meat, saying that it allowed them to capture the hardcore essence of Meat Boy and bring it to a completely new genre.
Dr. Fetus’ Mean Meat Machine will be available on PC, PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S in 2023. While Super Meat Boy and Super Meat Boy Forever were hardcore platformers, this game is taking on an entirely different genre, promising a unique and challenging experience for players.
In Dr. Fetus’ Mean Meat Machine, players will use their puzzle-solving skills to match the colored meatballs together, making them disappear and freeing up space on their side of the screen. The game also includes a two-player mode, allowing players to compete against each other locally or online.
The addition of deadly traps adds an extra layer of challenge and strategy to the game, as players will have to avoid them while also trying to match the meatballs. With over 100 hand-crafted levels, players can expect plenty of content to keep them engaged for hours.
Dr. Fetus has always been a fan-favorite villain in the Super Meat Boy universe, and it’s exciting to see him take center stage in his own game. The collaboration between Thunderful, Headup, and Team Meat is sure to result in a unique and enjoyable experience for fans of both puzzle games and Super Meat Boy.
Dr. Fetus’ Mean Meat Machine is set to release in 2023 for PC, PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. With its challenging puzzles and deadly traps, it’s sure to be a hit with fans of the Super Meat Boy franchise and puzzle games in general. Keep an eye out for more updates on this exciting spin-off title.
The addition of traps like chainsaws and missiles into the classic puzzle formula could be just what the Super Meat Boy universe needs to shake up the franchise and provide a fresh experience for long-time fans. The game’s announcement trailer showcases the fast-paced, colorful action players can expect from Dr. Fetus’ Mean Meat Machine.
Dr. Fetus’ Mean Meat Machine is being developed by Ant Workshop and will be published by Thunderful and Headup. Ant Workshop has previously worked on titles like Binaries, Dead End Job, and Satellite Reign. The studio’s experience in developing puzzle games makes them the perfect choice for bringing this new spin-off game to life.
With a release date set for 2023 and availability on all major platforms, puzzle game fans and Super Meat Boy enthusiasts alike have something to look forward to. Dr. Fetus’ Mean Meat Machine is poised to provide a unique and challenging puzzle experience while remaining faithful to the beloved Super Meat Boy universe.
Source: Gamespot
