Dylan Chaundy
Check out the game’s new announcement trailer for yourself down below:
Boasting a charming hand-drawn art-style, a lighthearted humorous tone, intense swashbuckling combat, as well as some tactical co-op gameplay, Ship of Fools is a nautical adventure with randomly-generated elements.
Ship of Fools’ gameplay appears reminiscent of other couch co-op experiences like Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime, Snipperclips and Overcooked, where you have to work in tandem with one another to overcome a pesky challenge.
Specific console platforms and a specific release date haven’t yet been confirmed at the time of writing.
For more information, here’s a rundown courtesy of an official press release we received today from Team17:
Ship of Fools key features include:
Life on board ship is a treacherous one for Fools, with chaotic cannon firefights, ‘oarsome’ swashbuckling, and run-saving deck repairs all part of the experience. As they set sail aboard the Stormstrider for the tempestuous waters that surround and swirl through the Archipelago, Fools have to work together to stave off enemy encounters to secure rewards, uncover lost treasures and remote shops on islands, use harpoons to loot items adrift on the open sea, and ultimately defeat the final boss and try to stop the end of the world. As runs are attempted and progression is made additional Fools can be unlocked, each with their own unique special ability.
At the heart of the Archipelago is the Great Lighthouse, from where the Fools set sail and embark on their adventures. During their journey, they’ll also rescue individuals stranded across the many islands and bring them back to the hub where they’ll set up stalls for Fools to shop from. Along the way, new cannon types can be purchased, while trinkets and artefacts found bobbing on the Archipelago’s seas can imbue the crew with passive upgrades, furthering their valiant attempts at stopping the Aquapocalypse.
Bombastic combat – Frantic ship-based combat against colossal leviathans and horrifying creatures from across the deep, dark waters of the ArchipelagoFrantic co-op experience – Designed from the keel up for co-op play, manage ship repairs in the heat of battle, reload and re-manoeuvre cannons, and use paddles to strike enemies as they board the StormstriderEndless replayability – Upgrade your crew and unlock items and additional Fools to take on the ever-changing seas, with multiple runs needed to avert the Aquapocalypse.
