Dreamworks’ Trolls Remix Rescue game launches in October

If Sony’s not going to make a sequel to LittleBigPlanetSpin-off Sackboy: A Big Adventure, Dreamworks’ Trolls seem more than happy to fill the void. Trolls, the musically-inclined, upcombed weirdos, are now starring in their own game. Trolls Remix RescueThe game will be released later in the month. The game’s cooperative 3D platforming and character customization look very much in the vein of Sackboy’s games, as does its plush, cozily textured environments.

But this is also a Dreamworks Trolls game, so music’s a central component. In addition to a lot of jumping and “Hair-Jitsu” combat, Poppy, Branch, Guy Diamond, and other Trolls will compete in rhythm-based minigames that look inspired by Guitar Hero and Just Dance games. Remix Rescue will include tunes from the Dreamworks animated films, including Anna Kendrick’s “Get Back Up Again” and Justin Timberlake, Gwen Stefani, and Ron Funches “Hair Up.” The new NSYNC tune “Better Place” from the upcoming Trolls band together doesn’t seem likely to appear, as the Timberlake-led boy band… err, middle-aged man band Just click here to learn more.Released a single.

Gameplay-wise, Trolls Remix Rescue looks pretty straightforward (and kid-friendly): Players use the Trolls’ hair to whip enemies, hover like a helicopter, and interact with objects on their mission to save the Trolls’ kingdom. There are many options for character customization.

DreamWorks Trolls Remix Rescue On October 27, is coming to Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4/PlayStation 5, Windows PC via Steam, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox One S, Xbox 360, Xbox One. That’s just a few weeks before Trolls band together, the follow-up to 2020’s Trolls World TourThe movie hits theaters Nov. 17 Parents, get ready for an autumn filled with Trolls!