Strategy action game Chip ‘n Clawz vs. The Brainioids announced for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC
PC demo available from February 24 to March 3.
Publisher Arc Games and Phoenix Point developer Snapshot Games have announced Chip ‘n Clawz vs. The Brainioids, a new action strategy game that blends third-person action with real-time strategy gameplay. It will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store this spring with full cross-play support.
“At Snapshot Games, we recognize how much players really enjoy challenging real time strategy games but from our experience, we know that some players like a strategy game that’s easier to pick up and play, that’s a bit more action-packed and that’s fun to play with friends,” said Snapshot Games CEO Julian Gollop in a press release. “With Chip ‘n Clawz vs. The Brainioids, we set out to create a dynamic and accessible action real-time strategy experience that players can dive into together. We can’t wait for players to jump into the action, meet the game’s unique characters and enjoy the heroic adventures that await—starting with the demo in just a couple of days!”
A demo will be available for PC via Steam from February 24 to March 3 as part of Steam Next Fest: February 2025 Edition. It features online and local campaign cooperative and player-versus-player multiplayer support, four Mission levels, two Challenge levels, two player-versus-player maps, and various weapons, mods, collectibles, and base building options.
Here is an overview of the game, via Arc Games:
About
From the creator of X-COM Jullian Gollop, Chip ‘n Clawz vs. The Brainioids is an action strategy game that seamlessly blends both third-person action and the essence of real-time strategy gameplay for a uniquely fun experience that brings a fresh take on classic strategy games. The alien Brainioids are invading Earth to gather up their vital resource of Brainium and it’s up to Chip and Clawz to protect the planet and repel the invaders! Players can get up close and personal to the action while building bases, gathering resources, commanding minions, and joining the fray of battle in fast matches for even faster-paced action. Set in a bright and exciting universe that transports players into a fresh, throwback comic book style world, Chip ‘n Clawz vs. the Brainioids is a comedic, fun and rewarding heroic adventure for the whole family.
Key Features
- Fusion of Action and Strategy
- Play as the heroic duo, Chip and Clawz, in singleplayer or co-op, to put a stop to the Brainioid invasion in an exciting and humorous story campaign with normal and hard difficulty modes.
- Jump right into the action in fast-paced, pick-up-and-play missions with easy to learn yet satisfying to master game mechanics that bring a modern take to classic strategy games
- Lead the charge against the Brainioids as you build your arsenal of bases, weapons, and hero abilities. Assemble and command an army of minions and fight beside them in large scale battles.
- Exhilarating boss battles against the mightiest of Brainioids will put your base and minion management skills to the ultimate test.
- Multiple Multiplayer Modes
- Experience multiplayer mayhem in epic army battles with or against your friends!
- Two-player couch cooperative play to double your fun—coordinate your tactics with a friend to defeat the Brainioid forces.
- Dive into the player-versus-player mayhem—classic online one-versus-one, two-versus-two, buddy up with a friend or clash in split-screen one-versus-one to see who’s the best of the best.
- Jump into player-versus-player matches or invite anyone to join your adventure campaign on any platform thanks to cross-platform play support across PC and consoles.
- Comic Book Style and Story Telling
- Step into and explore a vibrant and full of fun world with a comic book-like style and flair.
- Meet a colorful and funny cast of characters each with their own unique stories to tell across your adventures.
- Explore every nook and cranny of each level to collect rare collectible items and secrets, like comic books that unveil the mysteries of the Brainioid invasion, and find blueprints to build new weapons, minion upgrades and hero abilities.
Watch the announcement trailer below. View the first screenshots at the gallery.