The cult classic Sega Genesis series will be back in action starting in 2017.
ToeJam and Earl may not have set the retail world on fire when it released for the Sega Genesis back in 1991, but the game's unique personality and playstyle were enough to spark the formation of an adamant cult fanbase that have patiently been waiting for a proper sequel to the franchise ever since ToeJam and Earl III failed to revive the series' charms in 2002. Sadly, there hasn't been much cause for hope in recent years.
That hope was reignited today in the form of a trailer Adult Swim Games has just released for their upcoming follow-up to the original ToeJam and Earl titles. Gaze your eyes upon the very first teaser for the glorious ToeJam and Earl: Back in The Groove.
The first thing fans will notice about Back in the Groove is that it looks pretty much exactly how you would think a modern day installment in the ToeJam and Earlseries might look if it's trying to stay faithful to the original. The classic isometric perspective of the original has returned following the franchise's failed move to 3D, and, while there is a noticeable leap in visual quality from the original '90s titles, the art style is very much in-line with the first two ToeJam and Earl games. The same goes for Back in the Groove's soundtrack which can, thankfully, be best described as "pure funk."
Unfortunately, there haven't been many details released yet about the gameplay, although this trailer does seem to indicate that the title will play more or less like the classic original. That means you can expect crazy puzzles, some item collecting, and that sweet, sweet split-screen multiplayer action.
Currently, ToeJam and Earl: Back in the Groove is set to release in 2017 for PC and consoles. You can also add the game to your Steam wishlist right now.
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