Press release

Race to Take Back the Neighborhood in Rodent Rumble’s Block Party Mode

Scurry, scamper, and outsmart rival rodents in this frantic suburban showdown 

[October 10th, 2024] - Prepare to gather your squad to hit the neighborhood for the wildest block party in town! In Rodent Rumble’s Block Party Mode, form a party of up to 8 players to take on a series of fast-paced, chaotic rounds. With a max of 30 players in each game lobby, players will face off in diverse minigames, navigating obstacles and outsmarting opponents to be the last rodent standing.


Every round in Rodent Rumble’s Block Party is a race against the clock and your rival rodents, offering a perfect playground for those who crave fast, thrilling competition. Get your parkour on as you scamper across walls, sprint through backyards, and leap over obstacles as you race your way to the top spot. Compete against other rodents and overcome different stages of varying difficulty.

 

Rodent Rumble will be launching on Steam in 2025! Ravenous rodents ready to stockpile their food for the winter can wishlist the game today and stay up to date about upcoming playtests by joining the official Discord and following on Twitter

 


Key Features:

  • Block Party Time: Join with up to 8 of your fluffiest friends to compete in lobbies with up to 30 people. Compete in gameshow-inspired quick-round minigames. Race to the finish line, dodge tricky obstacles, and outsmart your rivals to be the last rodent standing.

  • Rodent Royale: Fight tooth and bushy tail in our take on the battle royale genre. Featuring ranked or unranked battles against rodents from all different species from around the world.

  • Scurry Up: Speedrun your way up the tallest tree in the neighborhood in Scurry Up mode! Start at ground level and platform your way up challenging obstacles to reach the top. But be careful, one wrong move will send you plummeting down, forcing you to restart your progress.

  • Rumble in Style: Stand out in the neighborhood by customizing your rodent! Unlock a variety of hats, goggles, facial hair, dance moves, and more to flex on your opponents in all game modes!

  • PARKour: Explore neighborhood terrain, find the high ground by traversing walls, trees, rooftops, and more, and strategize to ensure your squad reigns supreme!

[Press Kit]
 


About Down Smash Studios

Down Smash is an independent Toronto-based studio founded by seasoned gamers, with the objective of creating the next hit indie title: Rodent Rumble. We aim to compete with the biggest AAAs, while bringing a personable indie touch that is focused around the most important thing - our Community.

Media Contact:
Kyle Stephenson, Vicarious PR
kyle@vicariouspr.com